Job Description
Shape the future as Horizon Labs' lead 2026 Futurist Technology Strategist. We're seeking a visionary expert to architect our technological roadmap for the next frontier of innovation. Join our elite team in Austin, TX, where you'll bridge emerging technologies with market evolution to define how humanity interacts with the digital realm by 2026. This role demands a blend of technical acumen and strategic foresight to position us at the vanguard of the technological revolution.
At Horizon Labs, we cultivate an environment where groundbreaking ideas flourish. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates, Silicon Valley pioneers, and MIT researchers to develop proprietary frameworks that anticipate technological inflection points. Your work will directly influence $2B+ in R&D investments across AI quantum integration, biotech convergence, and decentralized ecosystems.
Responsibilities
- Architect multi-year technology roadmaps aligning with 2026 market predictions and societal shifts
- Lead cross-disciplinary think tanks synthesizing AI, quantum computing, and neurotech advancements
- Develop patent-prediction algorithms forecasting breakthrough technologies in next-gen computing
- Produce executive-grade strategic briefings for C-suite and board stakeholders
- Forge industry-defining partnerships with academic institutions and global innovation labs
- Establish ethical governance frameworks for autonomous systems and AI decision-making
- Mentor a cohort of future-focused technologists through Horizon's incubation programs
Qualifications
- PhD in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or Futurist Studies (or equivalent experience)
- 10+ years in strategic technology planning with proven impact on multi-billion dollar initiatives
- Published research in top-tier journals (Nature, Science, IEEE) on emerging technologies
- Expertise in scenario planning methodologies and technology adoption curves
- Deep technical understanding of AI/ML, quantum computing, and synthetic biology convergence
- Experience with foresight frameworks (e.g., Delphi method, horizon scanning)
- Portfolio demonstrating technology roadmaps implemented with measurable ROI
- Security clearance eligibility for national innovation initiatives