Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation landscape. We're seeking an AI Futurist to architect transformative strategies for 2026 and beyond. Shape the future of human-machine collaboration while driving cutting-edge research in emerging technologies. This role combines visionary thinking with hands-on implementation to solve humanity's grand challenges.
As a key member of our Innovation Lab, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates, Silicon Valley pioneers, and UN policy advisors to develop frameworks for sustainable tech adoption. Our Austin hub offers unparalleled resources including quantum computing clusters and neuro-ethical AI testbeds.
Responsibilities
- Develop 2026+ technology roadmaps for Fortune 500 clients using predictive modeling and scenario planning
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping next-gen AI systems with ethical guardrails
- Author white papers on quantum-AI convergence and neuro-symbolic computing
- Coordinate with UN bodies on global AI policy frameworks for 2030 sustainability goals
- Design human-centric augmentation protocols for workforce transformation
- Present findings at Davos, TED, and IEEE Future Horizons conferences
Qualifications
- PhD in AI, Cognitive Science, or Futurism with 5+ years applied research
- Published work in Nature/Science on machine learning or human-computer interaction
- Proficiency in TensorFlow/PyTorch and quantum computing frameworks (Qiskit, Cirq)
- Experience with foresight methodologies (Delphi, Horizon Scanning)
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ implemented AI solutions with measurable societal impact
- Security clearance for government-funded quantum initiatives
- Fluency in Mandarin or Arabic for global stakeholder engagement