Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics as an AI Futurist Strategist and architect the technological landscape of 2026. We're seeking a visionary to bridge cutting-edge AI innovation with long-term business strategy, shaping how organizations navigate the future of automation, quantum computing, and ethical AI. This role offers unparalleled influence in defining tomorrow's digital paradigms while working with Fortune 500 clients in Austin's thriving tech ecosystem.
As a pioneer in our Future Intelligence Division, you'll lead high-stakes foresight initiatives, collaborate with MIT-affiliated researchers, and deliver actionable roadmaps that position clients at the vanguard of technological evolution. We provide competitive equity, flexible hybrid work, and dedicated R&D budgets for your experimental projects.
Responsibilities
- Develop 2026 technology roadmaps for enterprise clients, focusing on AI governance and ethical implementation frameworks
- Lead quantum-AI convergence research initiatives in partnership with academic institutions
- Design predictive models for workforce automation impacts across 15+ industries
- Host executive foresight workshops with C-suite stakeholders on emerging tech disruption
- Author thought leadership publications on AI's societal implications for 2026
- Manage cross-functional teams of data scientists and UX futurists
- Advolve proprietary Horizon Index for measuring tech adoption readiness
Qualifications
- PhD in AI Ethics, Futurology, or Computational Social Science (or equivalent experience)
- 5+ years in strategic consulting or corporate innovation with AI implementation
- Published research on AI's long-term societal impacts (NeurIPS/AAAI preferred)
- Expertise in scenario planning and horizon scanning methodologies
- Proficiency in Python, TensorFlow, and predictive modeling frameworks
- Deep understanding of quantum computing's intersection with AI development
- Proven track record of delivering C-suite-level tech strategy presentations