Job Description
Join Horizon Labs as we architect the technological landscape of 2026. We seek a visionary Innovation Futurist to spearhead R&D initiatives, identify emerging tech paradigms, and develop strategic roadmaps for the next generation of digital transformation. This role sits at the intersection of AI, quantum computing, and sustainable tech, requiring a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight.
Our Austin campus features cutting-edge labs and a culture that celebrates moonshot thinking. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and Silicon Valley veterans to prototype solutions that will redefine industries.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning for disruptive technologies through patent analysis and academic research
- Develop 2026 technology adoption roadmaps for Fortune 500 clients
- Prototype quantum-AI hybrid systems in our Innovation Sandbox
- Present strategic briefings to C-suite executives on future tech implications
- Manage $5M+ R&D budget for experimental projects
- Mentor cross-functional teams in futures thinking methodologies
Qualifications
- PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, or Futures Studies
- 5+ years in tech strategy at Big Tech or venture capital
- Published research in Nature/Science on emerging technologies
- Proficiency in scenario planning and Delphi methodology
- Deep expertise in at least two of: quantum computing, bio-interfaces, AGI ethics
- Portfolio of commercialized future-tech innovations