Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of technological innovation shaping 2026. We're seeking a visionary Technology Futurist to architect tomorrow's digital landscape. As a key member of our R&D division, you'll pioneer breakthrough solutions in quantum computing, AI ethics, and sustainable tech infrastructure. Work alongside Nobel laureates and Silicon Valley pioneers in our state-of-the-art Austin Innovation Campus.
We offer competitive equity packages, unlimited PTO, and $10k annual learning stipends. Our culture celebrates moonshot thinking while maintaining operational excellence.
Responsibilities
- Develop 5-year technology roadmaps for emerging sectors including biotech integration and neural interfaces
- Lead cross-disciplinary R&D initiatives with $50M+ annual budgets
- Present strategic forecasts to C-suite executives and venture partners
- Establish ethical frameworks for next-gen AI deployment
- Collaborate with MIT and Stanford on patent-pending innovations
- Mentor PhD candidates in our Future Tech Fellowship program
Qualifications
- PhD in Computer Science, Robotics, or related field
- 15+ years in tech strategy with Fortune 500 or unicorn startups
- Published research in Nature/Science journals on disruptive technologies
- Proven track record scaling AI/ML systems to 10M+ users
- Expertise in quantum algorithms and blockchain consensus mechanisms
- Security clearance preferred for DoD collaboration projects
- Fluency in Python, Rust, and quantum programming languages