Job Description
Join Horizon Labs as we pioneer the next wave of technological innovation. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist to decode emerging trends and shape our 2026 roadmap. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to identify paradigm-shifting technologies and develop actionable strategies that position us at the forefront of digital transformation.
Our Austin headquarters offers a dynamic environment where you'll work alongside Nobel laureates and Silicon Valley veterans. This hybrid role combines deep technical analysis with executive communication, requiring both data-driven rigor and creative foresight.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging tech trends (quantum computing, AGI, neurotech) and their commercial implications
- Develop 2026 technology roadmaps with measurable KPIs
- Present strategic insights to Fortune 500 clients and internal stakeholders
- Lead cross-functional workshops on future-proofing business models
- Author thought leadership publications on technological singularity preparation
- Partner with R&D to prototype next-gen solutions
- Monitor geopolitical shifts affecting tech adoption timelines
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic tech consulting or R&D leadership
- Published research on exponential technologies (peer-reviewed journals preferred)
- Expertise in scenario planning and trend forecasting methodologies
- Advanced degree in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or Futures Studies
- Proficiency in data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI)
- Experience with patent analysis and intellectual strategy
- Certification in Foresight Methodologies (preferred)
- Portfolio demonstrating future-back planning frameworks