Job Description
Join Horizon Labs as a 2026 Tech Futurist to architect tomorrow's digital landscape today. We're seeking visionary strategists to pioneer breakthrough technologies that will define the next decade. This role blends deep technical expertise with forward-thinking innovation, allowing you to shape AI ethics, quantum computing applications, and sustainable tech ecosystems. Work alongside Nobel laureates and industry disruptors in our Austin innovation hub.
At Horizon Labs, we don't just predict the future—we build it. Our culture rewards bold thinking, collaborative experimentation, and relentless curiosity. You'll lead cross-functional teams to prototype solutions for 2026's most pressing challenges: climate resilience, human-AI symbiosis, and decentralized digital infrastructure.
Responsibilities
- Design quantum-resistant security frameworks for 2026 digital infrastructure
- Lead AI ethics committees establishing industry standards for autonomous systems
- Develop predictive models for climate tech adoption in urban environments
- Architect decentralized identity systems for metaverse interoperability
- Coordinate global hackathons solving 2026 UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Advise Fortune 500 boards on tech disruption preparedness strategies
- Author white papers on neuro-interface adoption trends
Qualifications
- PhD in Computer Science, Quantum Physics, or related field (or equivalent innovation portfolio)
- 10+ years in emerging tech with 3+ years in futurist/strategic planning roles
- Published research in Nature or Science journals on future tech implications
- Expertise in at least two of: quantum computing, neuromorphic engineering, synthetic biology
- Proven track record of launching tech initiatives with global impact
- Deep understanding of blockchain consensus mechanisms beyond Bitcoin
- Fluency in Mandarin, Arabic, or Spanish for international stakeholder engagement