Job Description
Join our pioneering team as a 2026 Technology Futurist and shape the digital landscape of tomorrow. We're seeking visionary strategists to map emerging tech trajectories and architect solutions for the post-2025 era. At Horizon Innovations, you'll work with Fortune 500 clients to anticipate paradigm shifts in AI, quantum computing, and decentralized systems. This role offers unparalleled influence in defining next-generation tech adoption curves.
Our Austin hub fosters radical collaboration between engineers, ethicists, and industry disruptors. You'll lead cross-functional initiatives to develop 2026 readiness frameworks, ensuring our clients thrive in the rapidly evolving technological frontier. This is your opportunity to become a catalyst for the next wave of digital transformation.
Responsibilities
- Develop predictive technology roadmaps for 2026-2030 digital ecosystems
- Conduct horizon scanning to identify emerging tech disruptions and opportunities
- Design strategic frameworks for quantum-AI integration and post-blockchain architectures
- Lead client workshops on future-proofing digital infrastructure and workforce reskilling
- Author thought leadership on metaverse convergence and neuro-interfaces
- Collaborate with R&D teams to prototype 2026-ready technology solutions
- Establish ethical governance protocols for autonomous systems and AI consciousness
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic technology planning or innovation consulting
- Deep expertise in quantum computing, AGI development, or neurotech
- Published research or patents in emerging technologies (post-2020)
- Experience with scenario planning methodologies for complex systems
- PhD or equivalent in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or Futuristics
- Portfolio demonstrating 5+ future-tech commercialization projects
- Certification in Futures Studies (AFS) or Technology Foresight