Job Description
Join our pioneering team at Horizon Innovations Group as we architect the technological landscape of 2026. We seek a visionary Futurist Technologist to drive innovation at the intersection of AI, quantum computing, and sustainable tech. This senior role demands strategic foresight to shape next-generation solutions that redefine industries. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives and global R&D teams to prototype breakthrough systems while maintaining ethical frameworks. Our dynamic startup culture offers equity, unlimited PTO, and cutting-edge resources to transform your visionary concepts into reality.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon-scanning initiatives to identify emerging tech trends with 3-5 year impact potential
- Architect speculative prototypes for quantum-encrypted AI systems and bio-integrated interfaces
- Develop strategic roadmaps for sustainable tech adoption across Fortune 500 clients
- Present disruptive innovation frameworks to executive stakeholders and industry forums
- Manage cross-functional R&D sprints exploring human-AI symbiosis and decentralized networks
- Author thought leadership publications on the ethical implications of 2026's technological inflection points
Qualifications
- 10+ years in tech innovation with 5+ years in strategic foresight or R&D leadership
- Expertise in quantum computing, neuromorphic AI, or climate tech convergence
- Proven track record of launching at least two industry-disrupting products
- PhD or equivalent in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or Futurology
- Published author in peer-reviewed journals on emerging tech ethics
- Experience securing $5M+ in R&D funding for speculative projects
- Certification in Strategic Foresight or Technology Assessment (preferred)