Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations at the forefront of tomorrow's technology revolution. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Tech Futurist to architect our next-generation digital ecosystem. This pivotal role demands strategic foresight to navigate emerging paradigms in AI, quantum computing, and decentralized systems. You'll lead cross-functional teams in developing roadmaps that position us at the vanguard of technological transformation by 2026.
Our Austin-based innovation hub offers unparalleled resources including a quantum computing lab, AI development clusters, and direct partnership with UT Austin's research initiatives. This is your opportunity to shape how humanity interacts with technology in the coming decade.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement 2026 technology roadmaps aligning with market disruption forecasts
- Lead research initiatives in AI ethics, quantum applications, and metaverse integration
- Partner with C-suite executives to future-proof product portfolios
- Manage $5M+ innovation budgets for emerging tech experimentation
- Present strategic briefings to investors and industry thought leaders
- Build and mentor a specialized future technologies task force
- Monitor geopolitical/regulatory shifts affecting tech adoption timelines
Qualifications
- 15+ years in technology strategy with 5+ years in future-tech forecasting
- Proven track record in scaling AI/quantum initiatives to production
- PhD or equivalent in Computer Science, Physics, or Futures Studies
- Published research in IEEE Nature or similar tier-1 journals
- Deep expertise in blockchain, neuromorphic computing, or spatial computing
- Experience with regulatory frameworks for emerging technologies
- Fluency in at least two programming languages (Python, Rust, etc.)
- Global network of tech innovators and academic collaborators