Job Description
Join our visionary team at Horizon Dynamics Inc. as a 2026 Technologies Futurist, where you'll architect the digital frontier for the next generation. We're seeking an innovative leader to bridge emerging technologies with market readiness, ensuring our solutions remain at the vanguard of progress. This role demands strategic foresight, technical acumen, and the ability to translate complex trends into actionable roadmaps.
As a pioneer in our Austin-based innovation hub, you'll collaborate with industry titans, disrupt conventional paradigms, and shape the technologies that will define 2026 and beyond. If you're driven by curiosity and passionate about building tomorrow's solutions today, this is your calling.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging technologies (quantum computing, AI ethics, biotech convergence) and their 2026 market implications
- Develop strategic implementation roadmaps for next-gen digital infrastructure
- Lead cross-functional R&D initiatives in sustainable and ethical tech development
- Present future-tech frameworks to C-suite executives and industry consortiums
- Partner with venture capital teams to identify disruptive startups for acquisition
- Author thought leadership reports on technology's societal impact by 2026
- Establish KPIs for measuring technological adoption readiness across sectors
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Futurism; PhD preferred
- 8+ years in technology strategy or innovation leadership within Fortune 500
- Proven track record in developing 5-year+ tech roadmaps
- Deep expertise in at least three emerging tech domains (AI, quantum, IoT, etc.)
- Exceptional data storytelling and executive presentation skills
- Published research or patents in future technologies
- Certification in Strategic Foresight or Technology Forecasting