Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics' elite 2026 Innovation Lab as we architect tomorrow's reality today. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist to lead breakthrough research in quantum computing, neural interfaces, and sustainable ecosystems. Shape the future through cutting-edge R&D, strategic foresight, and cross-industry collaboration. Enjoy competitive compensation, flexible work arrangements, and unparalleled growth opportunities in Austin's thriving tech ecosystem.
Responsibilities
- Lead strategic foresight initiatives mapping technological trajectories for 2026-2030
- Design and execute experimental prototypes in emerging tech domains
- Collaborate with Fortune 500 partners to implement future-ready solutions
- Present findings to C-suite executives and industry thought leaders
- Manage a multidisciplinary team of researchers and engineers
- Develop patentable innovations in AI ethics and human-machine symbiosis
- Author white papers influencing global policy on tech governance
Qualifications
- PhD or equivalent experience in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or Cognitive Science
- 5+ years in strategic foresight or R&D leadership at tech scale-ups
- Published research in peer-reviewed journals on emerging technologies
- Expertise in scenario planning and trend analysis methodologies
- Proven track record of launching tech innovations with market impact
- Deep understanding of quantum computing and biotechnology convergence
- Certification in Futures Thinking (e.g., WFS, APF) preferred