Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's revolution. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist Strategist to architect solutions for the 2026 landscape, where AI, quantum computing, and sustainable tech converge. This is your chance to redefine industries while working in Austin's vibrant tech ecosystem.
Why Horizon Labs? We're not just predicting the future – we're building it. With 15+ years of pioneering breakthroughs in climate tech and AI ethics, our team of disruptors operates from our state-of-the-art campus overlooking the Colorado River. Enjoy flexible schedules, unlimited PTO, and equity in a company valued at $2B.
Responsibilities
- Lead scenario planning for 2026 market disruptions across AI, biotech, and clean energy sectors
- Develop patent-pending frameworks for quantum-integrated sustainable infrastructure
- Collaborate with MIT and Stanford researchers on next-gen human-AI symbiosis models
- Present strategic foresight to Fortune 500 C-suite executives and government agencies
- Mentor cross-functional teams in agile futurism methodologies
- Author quarterly '2026 Horizon Reports' featured in Wired and MIT Technology Review
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or emerging tech R&D
- Published research in peer-reviewed journals on AI ethics or climate tech
- Proficiency in futures modeling tools (e.g., Causal Layered Analysis, Delphi Method)
- Experience with quantum computing APIs (Qiskit, Cirq) and generative AI platforms
- PhD in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or equivalent practical expertise
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ commercialized future-impact technologies
- Security clearance (or ability to obtain) for federal partnership projects