Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's technology revolution. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist to architect the next generation of human-machine symbiosis. This role blends predictive analytics, emerging tech foresight, and strategic innovation to redefine how humanity interacts with artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and biotech by 2026. You'll lead cross-disciplinary teams to develop roadmaps that bridge current capabilities with post-2025 technological paradigms.
Our San Francisco headquarters offers an incubator environment where your ideas become industry benchmarks. Enjoy competitive compensation, equity in breakthrough projects, and the autonomy to shape humanity's digital future.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain 2026 technology roadmaps for AI, quantum computing, and neurotech convergence
- Lead scenario planning workshops for Fortune 500 clients navigating post-2025 digital transformation
- Author white papers on human-AI collaboration paradigms for 2026+ ecosystems
- Partner with quantum computing teams to prototype next-gen neural interfaces
- Design ethical frameworks for autonomous decision-making systems in critical infrastructure
- Mentor junior futurists in predictive modeling and trend analysis methodologies
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years in strategic foresight, emerging tech consulting, or R&D leadership
- Proven track record publishing in peer-reviewed journals on 2020s tech evolution
- Expertise in quantum computing, synthetic biology, or neuromorphic engineering
- Proficiency in trend analysis tools (Gartner, Forrester, custom ML models)
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ years of successful future-state implementations
- Security clearance eligibility for high-impact government projects