Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations at the forefront of technological evolution. We seek a visionary 2026 Technology Futurist to architect our innovation roadmap for the next decade. This pivotal role bridges cutting-edge research with market-ready solutions, shaping how humanity interacts with emerging technologies. You'll lead cross-functional teams in developing breakthrough products while maintaining ethical and sustainable frameworks. Our Austin-based headquarters offers unparalleled collaboration spaces and industry-leading resources for pioneering minds.
Why Join Us? • Work with Nobel laureates and industry pioneers • $1B R&D budget for experimental projects • Flexible hybrid work with unlimited PTO • Comprehensive wellness and professional development stipends
Responsibilities
- Architect 5-10 year technology roadmaps integrating AI, quantum computing, and biotech convergence
- Lead moonshot projects with $10M+ budgets to solve grand challenges in sustainability and healthcare
- Partner with MIT, Stanford, and ETH Zurich on next-gen R&D initiatives
- Develop patent portfolios for breakthrough innovations with 50+ annual filings
- Mentor a team of 15+ researchers and engineers in emerging technologies
- Present strategic visions to C-suite and board members quarterly
- Drive ethical frameworks for autonomous systems and neural interfaces
Qualifications
- PhD in Computer Science, Robotics, or related field with 8+ years industry experience
- Published research in Nature/Science with 50+ citations in future-tech domains
- Proven track record leading $50M+ innovation programs
- Expertise in at least three emerging tech verticals (quantum, AGI, synthetic biology)
- Experience with policy development for emerging technologies at federal level
- Fluency in Python, TensorFlow, and quantum programming languages
- Portfolio of 3+ commercialized technologies with global impact