Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations as we pioneer the technological landscape of 2026. We seek a visionary Tech Futurist to architect tomorrow's digital ecosystem today. This role demands a strategic mind obsessed with emerging trends, from quantum computing to neural interfaces. You'll lead cross-functional teams to prototype solutions that redefine human-computer interaction and enterprise scalability. Our Austin headquarters offers cutting-edge labs and a culture that rewards bold innovation. If you dream in code and breathe disruption, this is your destiny.
Responsibilities
- Develop 2026 technology roadmaps aligning with market disruption forecasts
- Lead R&D initiatives in quantum computing and AI ethics
- Partner with product teams to embed future-proof architecture
- Present strategic blueprints to C-suite and board stakeholders
- Monitor global tech policy shifts impacting 2026 adoption
- Mentor innovation labs in emerging tech validation
- Drive patent filings for proprietary 2026-era solutions
Qualifications
- 10+ years in tech strategy with future-focused portfolio
- Expertise in at least 3 emerging tech domains (quantum, AR/VR, bio-tech)
- Published thought leadership in tech forecasting
- Proven scaling of enterprise systems to 10M+ user capacity
- PhD or equivalent in Computer Science/Systems Engineering
- Experience with quantum programming languages (Q#, Qiskit)
- Certification in Futures Thinking (e.g., WFS, APF)