Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations Group at the forefront of technological evolution as we architect the digital landscape for 2026. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Technology Futurist to anticipate emerging trends, disrupt conventional paradigms, and drive our innovation roadmap for the next generation of breakthrough solutions. This role offers unparalleled influence in shaping how humanity interacts with technology in the coming decade.
Why You'll Thrive Here: Our Austin headquarters incubate moonshot projects with Google-level resources and startup agility. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates, lead cross-disciplinary teams, and access our quantum computing lab to prototype future-forward concepts.
Responsibilities
- Architect 5-year technology roadmaps for AI, quantum computing, and biotech convergence
- Lead scenario-planning workshops for 2026 tech adoption across 15+ industries
- Partner with product teams to embed future-proofing into development lifecycles
- Publish quarterly trend reports with actionable insights for C-suite executives
- Manage $2M annual innovation fund for experimental technology incubation
- Represent company at Davos, CES, and global tech summits
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic tech roles with Fortune 500 or unicorn companies
- Published thought leadership in peer-reviewed journals or top-tier tech publications
- Expertise in forecasting methodologies (Delphi, cross-impact matrix)
- Deep knowledge of emerging tech: AGI, neuromorphic computing, synthetic biology
- Proven track record of commercializing futuristic concepts
- PhD in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or Futurism preferred
- Security clearance eligibility for government partnership projects