Job Description
Shape the Future of Technology at Horizon Labs Inc. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Technology Futurist to architect our next-generation digital ecosystem. As a key innovator, you'll lead strategic initiatives that position our company at the forefront of emerging technologies, ensuring competitive dominance through 2026 and beyond. This executive-level role demands a blend of technical acumen, strategic foresight, and transformative leadership to navigate the rapidly evolving tech landscape.
Join our elite team of pioneers in Austin's thriving tech hub, where you'll collaborate with industry disruptors to develop cutting-edge solutions. We offer unparalleled opportunities to influence multi-billion dollar product roadmaps and drive paradigm shifts in how organizations interact with technology. If you're passionate about turning futuristic concepts into tangible realities, this is your calling.
Responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive technology roadmaps targeting 2026 market opportunities and disruption risks
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints to prototype next-gen AI, quantum computing, and biotech integrations
- Establish strategic partnerships with emerging tech startups and research institutions
- Present futuristic technology frameworks to C-suite executives and board members
- Analyze global tech trends to identify paradigm-shifting opportunities
- Oversee R&D investments in breakthrough technologies with 2026 commercialization potential
- Mentor innovation teams in agile development of futuristic solutions
Qualifications
- PhD or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Engineering, or Futurology
- 10+ years in executive technology strategy roles with Fortune 500 companies
- Proven track record of launching market-defining tech products
- Deep expertise in emerging technologies: AGI, quantum computing, synthetic biology
- Exceptional strategic planning and scenario modeling capabilities
- Published thought leadership in technology futurism (patents, journals, conferences)
- Certified Futurist (CF) designation preferred