Job Description
Shape tomorrow's technology landscape today as our 2026 Tech Futurist. Innovate Horizons Inc seeks a visionary strategist to architect our technological roadmap for the post-2025 era. You'll drive our R&D initiatives, identify paradigm-shifting innovations, and lead cross-functional teams to build solutions that define the next generation of digital experiences.
Why join us? Work at the forefront of technological evolution with industry-leading compensation, flexible hybrid work arrangements, and direct impact on products used by millions worldwide. Our Austin hub offers unparalleled collaboration with MIT-affiliated researchers and Silicon Valley partners.
Responsibilities
- Architect technology roadmap for 2026-2030 product ecosystem
- Lead market research on quantum computing, neural interfaces, and AI ethics
- Partner with C-suite to align innovation with business objectives
- Manage $5M+ R&D budget for emerging tech incubation
- Present strategic vision to investors and board members quarterly
- Mentor junior researchers in disruptive technology methodologies
Qualifications
- PhD or equivalent in Computer Science/Engineering with 8+ years experience
- Published research in IEEE or Nature on future technologies
- Proven track record scaling tech teams from 5 to 50+
- Expertise in at least two emerging tech domains (e.g., quantum, bioinformatics)
- Experience securing federal/state innovation grants
- Proficiency in scenario planning and technology forecasting models