Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations Group as a Future Strategist 2026 and shape the next frontier of technological evolution. We're seeking visionary thinkers to architect solutions for emerging global challenges in AI ethics, sustainable tech, and human-machine collaboration. This role combines cutting-edge research with practical implementation, requiring you to develop 5-year roadmaps while iterating on near-term innovations.
Our Austin-based innovation hub offers unmatched resources to prototype breakthrough technologies. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates, government futurists, and startup founders to build frameworks that define 2026's technological landscape. This isn't just a job—it's your chance to write the playbook for tomorrow.
Responsibilities
- Develop 5-year strategic roadmaps for quantum computing integration in enterprise ecosystems
- Lead cross-functional teams prototyping climate-positive AI solutions
- Analyze emerging tech regulations (EU AI Act, US AI Bill of Rights) for compliance frameworks
- Design human-centric interfaces for next-gen neurotech devices
- Partner with governments to build digital infrastructure for 2026's workforce
- Author whitepapers on decentralized AI governance models
- Mentor emerging talent in future-focused skill development
Qualifications
- PhD or equivalent in Computer Science/Systems Engineering with 5+ years in strategic planning
- Proven track record implementing future-ready tech (quantum, neuromorphic, synthetic biology)
- Deep expertise in regulatory tech (RegTech) and ethical AI frameworks
- Certification in Futures Studies (e.g., WFS, APF) or equivalent
- Experience with scenario planning for global tech policy shifts
- Published research in IEEE Future Directions or similar journals
- Portfolio demonstrating at least 3 implemented future-tech initiatives