Job Description
Join Horizon Labs as a 2026 Technology Futurist and architect the digital frontier. We're seeking visionary pioneers to define next-generation tech paradigms before they emerge. This role combines strategic foresight with hands-on innovation to prepare our ecosystem for the technological inflection point of 2026. You'll collaborate with quantum computing researchers, AI ethicists, and biotech pioneers to shape humanity's digital evolution.
What you'll achieve: Design scalable frameworks for autonomous systems, develop ethical AI governance protocols, and pioneer human-machine integration standards. Your insights will directly influence product roadmaps at Fortune 500 partners while driving Horizon Labs' position as the industry's thought leader.
Responsibilities
- Architect 2026-ready technology roadmaps for AI, quantum computing, and neurotech convergence
- Lead cross-functional sprints to prototype emergent tech applications
- Develop ethical frameworks for autonomous decision-making systems
- Conduct horizon-scanning research to identify disruptive tech vectors
- Present strategic briefings to C-suite executives and government bodies
- Mentor innovation teams in future-proofing methodologies
- Author white papers on technology's societally transformative potential
Qualifications
- 10+ years in tech strategy with demonstrated impact on emerging tech adoption
- Expertise in at least two of: quantum computing, neuromorphic AI, or synthetic biology
- Published thought leadership in peer-reviewed journals or top-tier tech publications
- Experience advising Fortune 500 boards on digital transformation
- PhD or equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, or Futures Studies
- Proficiency in strategic foresight methodologies (e.g., Delphi, horizon scanning)
- Portfolio showcasing 3+ technologies successfully commercialized