Job Description
Shape tomorrow today at Horizon Dynamics Inc. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Tech Futurist to architect our next-generation innovation roadmap. This pivotal role bridges cutting-edge technology with human-centered design, preparing our organization for the seismic shifts of the near future.
Join our elite R&D team in San Francisco, where you'll pioneer breakthrough solutions across AI, quantum computing, and biotechnology. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and Silicon Valley disruptors to transform theoretical possibilities into market-ready innovations that will define the 2026 landscape.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging technology trends and geopolitical shifts to map 2026's innovation landscape
- Develop strategic foresight frameworks for quantum computing, AGI, and synthetic biology applications
- Lead cross-functional 'Future Labs' prototyping next-gen human-AI interfaces
- Author authoritative industry reports on technology adoption timelines
- Advise C-suite on risk mitigation for paradigm-shifting technologies
- Build global ecosystem partnerships with research institutions and venture capital
- Drive ethics-by-design principles in autonomous systems development
Qualifications
- PhD in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or Futures Studies with 8+ years applied research
- Published work in Nature/Science on emerging tech implications (2020-2023)
- Expertise in quantum machine learning and neuromorphic computing architectures
- Proven track record scaling technology roadmaps from concept to market
- Deep understanding of UN SDGs and global policy frameworks
- Proficiency in scenario planning tools (e.g., Kumu, Futurist)
- Experience with ethical AI governance frameworks (e.g., EU AI Act)