Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics as a 2026 Tech Futurist and architect the digital frontier. We're seeking a visionary strategist to decode emerging tech trends and position our organization at the vanguard of innovation. This role demands a blend of technical acumen and strategic foresight to shape our 5-year technology roadmap. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to navigate AI, quantum computing, and biotech convergence while building future-proof systems.
Our Austin headquarters sits at the nexus of tech and culture, offering unmatched opportunities to influence how humanity interacts with technology by 2026. This isn't just a job—it's a chance to define tomorrow's digital landscape.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute a 2026 technology strategy aligned with global market disruption forecasts
- Analyze emerging tech vectors (AI, quantum, biotech) for enterprise integration opportunities
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints to prototype next-gen solutions
- Present strategic technology roadmaps to executive stakeholders and board members
- Build and maintain relationships with academic institutions and R&D pioneers
- Conduct competitive intelligence on future tech adoption patterns
- Design ethical frameworks for autonomous system deployment
Qualifications
- 15+ years in technology strategy with proven 5+ year roadmap execution
- Deep expertise in at least two emerging tech domains (AI/ML, quantum, AR/VR, synthetic biology)
- Executive-level experience in Fortune 500 or hypergrowth tech environments
- Published thought leadership on future tech trends (white papers, patents, keynotes)
- Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Futurism
- Fluency in scenario planning methodologies and technology forecasting models
- Track record of securing >$10M in R&D funding for transformative initiatives