Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics' elite 2026 Innovation Lab to architect tomorrow's reality today. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist to decode emerging technological paradigms and steer our R&D toward quantum-adjacent breakthroughs. This role blends strategic foresight with hands-on prototyping in our Palo Alto-adjacent facility. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and Silicon Valley pioneers to commercialize solutions that redefine human-machine symbiosis.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning for exponential technologies (quantum computing, neuro interfaces, synthetic biology)
- Develop 5-10 year strategic roadmaps for AI-driven infrastructure evolution
- Design and prototype next-gen human-computer interaction systems
- Present futuristic scenarios to C-suite and board stakeholders
- Manage cross-functional innovation sprints with MIT/Stanford partnerships
- Author white papers on societal impact of 2026 tech ecosystems
Qualifications
- PhD in Computational Physics, Systems Theory, or Futurology
- 8+ years in emerging tech R&D with Fortune 500 exposure
- Published work in Nature Futures or similar journals
- Expertise in quantum machine learning frameworks
- Proficiency in generative AI model architectures
- Track record of commercializing prototype innovations
- Security clearance preferred for classified projects