Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics as we pioneer the technological frontier of 2026. We're seeking visionary Tech Futurists to architect tomorrow's innovations today. In this pivotal role, you'll shape how emerging technologies transform industries while solving complex challenges that haven't yet emerged. Our Austin hub offers a dynamic environment where your ideas will directly impact global tech strategy.
This isn't just about predicting trends – it's about creating them. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates, startup founders, and government agencies to build the infrastructure that powers 2026 and beyond. If you thrive at the intersection of AI, biotech, and quantum computing while maintaining ethical foresight, this is your calling.
Responsibilities
- Forecast technological disruptions and market shifts through 2026-2030 using predictive analytics
- Develop strategic roadmaps for integrating emerging tech (quantum AI, neural interfaces) into enterprise ecosystems
- Lead cross-functional workshops with C-suite executives to align innovation with business objectives
- Author white papers and thought leadership pieces published in Nature Technology and IEEE journals
- Partner with MIT Media Lab and Singularity University to test next-gen prototypes
- Design ethical frameworks for autonomous systems and AI governance
- Represent Horizon Dynamics at Davos and World Economic Forums
Qualifications
- PhD in Computer Science, AI, or related field with 8+ years industry experience
- Published research in top-tier journals (Nature, Science, ACM) on exponential technologies
- Expertise in at least three of: quantum computing, synthetic biology, AGI safety, or neurotech
- Proven track record of scaling tech innovations from concept to enterprise deployment
- Fluency in strategic foresight methodologies (Delphi, scenario planning)
- Experience advising Fortune 500 boards on tech disruption preparedness
- Portfolio demonstrating work with bleeding-edge tech (e.g., GPT-5, quantum supremacy projects)