Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of technological evolution. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Technology Futurist to architect tomorrow's digital landscape. This pivotal role demands strategic foresight to identify emerging tech paradigms and transform them into actionable business frameworks for the post-2025 era. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to pioneer quantum-integrated systems, next-gen AI architectures, and sustainable tech ecosystems that will redefine industries.
Why Horizon Labs? We're an innovation incubator backed by $500M in venture capital, dedicated to accelerating breakthrough technologies. Our Austin headquarters features a state-of-the-art R&D campus where your ideas will shape the future of human-machine collaboration.
Responsibilities
- Develop strategic roadmaps for quantum computing integration in enterprise ecosystems by 2026
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping AI-driven predictive analytics platforms
- Identify and evaluate emerging technologies with disruptive potential (neuromorphic chips, synthetic biology interfaces)
- Design ethical frameworks for autonomous decision-making systems
- Present tech forecasts to Fortune 500 clients with executive-level storytelling
- Secure partnerships with MIT Media Lab, Stanford AI Research, and similar institutions
- Author white papers on the socio-technical implications of 2026's tech convergence
Qualifications
- 15+ years in technology strategy or R&D leadership (Fortune 500/Big Tech preferred)
- Proven track record forecasting tech trends (showcase published reports)
- Deep expertise in quantum computing, AGI development, or bio-digital interfaces
- Executive presence with board-level presentation experience
- PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, or Futurism (or equivalent innovation impact)
- Published author in MIT Technology Review or Wired (last 3 years)
- Fluency in Mandarin or German for global tech ecosystem engagement
- Portfolio of implemented future-tech initiatives generating >$100M ROI