Job Description
Join Horizon Tech 2026 at the forefront of innovation as we architect the technological landscape of tomorrow. We're seeking a visionary Future Technology Strategist to lead our R&D initiatives and shape disruptive solutions across AI, quantum computing, and sustainable tech. This role offers unparalleled impact in a startup environment backed by $500M in funding from Silicon Valley's premier VCs.
Our team operates at the intersection of science fiction and reality, where your expertise will directly influence products that will redefine industries by 2026. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and ex-NASA engineers in our state-of-the-art facility overlooking the Bay.
Responsibilities
- Develop 5-year technology roadmaps for emerging markets
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping next-gen solutions
- Identify and evaluate disruptive technologies with commercial potential
- Secure strategic partnerships with Fortune 500 innovation labs
- Present technology forecasts to C-suite and board stakeholders
- Manage $10M+ annual R&D budget allocation
- Pioneer ethical frameworks for AI and autonomous systems
Qualifications
- 15+ years in strategic technology planning
- PhD or equivalent in Computer Science/Engineering
- Published research in quantum or AI (NeurIPS/ICML)
- Track record of launching $50M+ tech products
- Experience with patent portfolios (10+ granted)
- Security clearance or ability to obtain
- Fluency in at least two programming languages