Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics Inc. at the vanguard of technological evolution! We're seeking a visionary 2026 Tech Futurist to architect tomorrow's digital landscape today. This pivotal role demands a strategic mind obsessed with emerging tech trends and their transformative potential. You'll spearhead our innovation roadmap, bridging cutting-edge research with market-ready solutions that will redefine industries by 2026.
Our Austin-based hub thrives on collaborative disruption, offering unparalleled resources to test hypotheses and prototype next-gen paradigms. If you're driven to shape the future rather than react to it, this is your moment to make history.
Responsibilities
- Architect 5-year technology roadmaps aligning with 2026 market predictions
- Lead cross-functional R&D initiatives in AI, quantum computing, and biotech convergence
- Identify disruptive threats and opportunities through horizon scanning and trend analysis
- Develop patent-pending frameworks for ethical tech governance in autonomous systems
- Present strategic futures to C-suite executives and venture partners
- Mentor innovation teams in speculative design and rapid prototyping methodologies
- Establish partnerships with academic labs and national research institutions
Qualifications
- PhD or equivalent in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or Futurology
- 10+ years in strategic technology planning with Fortune 500 impact
- Published research in IEEE/ACM journals on emerging technologies
- Expertise in scenario planning and technology forecasting methodologies
- Proven track record of launching category-defining innovations
- Deep knowledge of regulatory landscapes for AI and biotech
- Certification in Systems Thinking (e.g., MIT Sloan)