Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's technology revolution. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Technology Futurist to architect our next-generation digital ecosystem and lead groundbreaking innovation initiatives. This pivotal role demands a strategic thinker who can anticipate technological shifts, disrupt industries, and transform how humanity interacts with the digital world. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates, Silicon Valley pioneers, and quantum computing experts to shape the future landscape.
Our Austin campus features state-of-the-art labs, biometric workspaces, and an immersive innovation theater where your ideas become reality. We offer equity in breakthrough patents, sabbaticals for deep research, and unparalleled resources to execute transformative visions.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute 5-year technology roadmaps targeting 2026 breakthroughs in AI, quantum computing, and neurotech integration
- Lead cross-functional 'Future Labs' prototyping emerging solutions for climate resilience and human augmentation
- Partner with governments and Fortune 500 companies to deploy scalable futuristic frameworks
- Author white papers and TED talks that define industry paradigms for the post-2025 era
- Manage $50M+ innovation budgets with ROI-focused KPIs for paradigm-shifting projects
- Mentor a cadre of PhD researchers and startup founders in exponential technology ventures
Qualifications
- PhD or equivalent in Computer Science, Quantum Physics, or Cognitive Engineering with 10+ years in R&D leadership
- Portfolio of deployed technologies with global impact (e.g., AI systems, biotech innovations, or space tech)
- Expertise in forecasting methodologies like Delphi analysis and scenario planning for complex systems
- Published author in top-tier journals (Nature, Science, etc.) on emerging technologies
- Proficiency in quantum programming languages and neural interface development
- Track record of scaling from concept to billion-dollar commercialization
- Fluency in exponential technologies and their societal implications