Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics at the forefront of technological evolution! We're seeking a visionary 2026 Tech Futurist Strategist to architect our next-generation digital transformation roadmap. Shape how industries adapt to emerging quantum computing, AI ethics frameworks, and decentralized ecosystems. This hybrid role demands strategic foresight combined with hands-on innovation leadership in our Austin R&D hub.
Why You'll Thrive Here:
- Cut-edge lab resources for prototyping 2026-vision tech
- Executive access to Fortune 500 innovation boards
- Competitive equity package in a pre-IPO scale-up
Responsibilities
- Develop 5-year technology adoption roadmaps targeting 2026 market shifts
- Lead cross-functional teams in building quantum-resistant security architectures
- Author predictive whitepapers on AI governance and metaverse integration
- Partner with C-suite to allocate $50M+ innovation budgets
- Monitor emerging tech patents and regulatory landscapes
- Host quarterly 'Future Forward' executive symposiums
- Mentor next-gen engineers in speculative technology design
Qualifications
- 8+ years in tech strategy with Fortune 500 or unicorn-scale experience
- Proven track record in launching 3+ futuristic product lines
- Deep expertise in blockchain, quantum computing, or AGI development
- Certified in emerging tech foresight methodologies (e.g., Gartner Hype Cycle)
- Published thought leadership in IEEE or Nature Futures journal
- Fluency in Python and system architecture modeling
- PhD or equivalent in Computer Science/Engineering preferred
- Portfolio of 2026-vision prototypes or policy frameworks