Job Description
Join our elite innovation team at Horizon Labs Inc. as we architect the future of technology. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Technology Futurist to decode emerging trends and shape next-generation solutions. This pivotal role demands strategic foresight, cross-industry expertise, and the ability to transform theoretical possibilities into actionable roadmaps.
As a pioneer in our Austin-based R&D hub, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates, AI architects, and quantum computing specialists to pioneer breakthroughs in biotechnology, sustainable energy, and neural interfaces. Your insights will directly influence product development cycles spanning 5-10 years ahead.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging tech trends across quantum computing, synthetic biology, and neurotech to identify disruptive opportunities
- Develop horizon-scanning frameworks predicting market shifts and consumer adoption patterns for 2026-2030
- Lead cross-functional workshops translating future scenarios into product roadmaps and innovation portfolios
- Build strategic partnerships with academic institutions and government labs for early-stage technology access
- Author executive briefings on technological disruption impacts for C-suite and board stakeholders
- Manage a $5M innovation fund for experimental projects with 2026 commercialization potential
Qualifications
- PhD in Engineering, Computer Science, or Futurist Studies with 10+ years in strategic tech forecasting
- Published research on exponential technologies (quantum, AI, biotech) in peer-reviewed journals
- Proven track record translating future trends into commercial products or policy frameworks
- Expertise in scenario planning methodologies and horizon scanning tools
- Deep network within DARPA, IEEE, or global innovation ecosystems
- Portfolio demonstrating 5+ technologies successfully commercialized 5+ years ahead of market