Job Description
Join Horizon Labs as we redefine the technological landscape for 2026. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Tech Futurist to architect tomorrow's innovations today. In this pivotal role, you'll identify emerging tech trends, develop strategic roadmaps, and lead cross-functional teams to build disruptive solutions that will shape the next decade. Our Austin-based innovation hub offers unparalleled resources to transform ambitious ideas into reality.
Why Horizon Labs? We're a forward-thinking incubator backed by industry leaders, offering competitive equity, flexible work arrangements, and a culture that thrives on breakthrough thinking. Your work will directly influence how humanity interacts with technology in the coming years.
Responsibilities
- Research and analyze emerging technologies (quantum computing, neural interfaces, Web4.0) with 2026 market impact
- Develop strategic technology roadmaps aligned with long-term business objectives
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping and validating future-focused solutions
- Present visionary insights to C-suite executives and external stakeholders
- Collaborate with R&D to bridge theoretical concepts with practical applications
- Monitor global tech policy shifts and ethical implications of emerging innovations
Qualifications
- 8+ years in strategic technology planning or innovation management
- Proven track record of anticipating tech trends (AI, biotech, spatial computing)
- Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Futurism
- Experience with scenario planning and technology forecasting methodologies
- Exceptional communication skills for translating complex concepts
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ future-tech initiatives launched
- Certification in Technology Foresight or Strategic Innovation