Job Description
Join Horizon Labs at the forefront of technological evolution as we engineer solutions for 2026 and beyond. We seek a visionary Tech Futurist to decode emerging trends, architect next-gen frameworks, and guide our product roadmap through the digital transformation landscape. This role demands a blend of strategic foresight, technical depth, and entrepreneurial spirit to shape tomorrow's innovations today.
Responsibilities
- Forecast technology trends and market disruptions through 2026+ horizon scanning
- Architect strategic roadmaps for AI, quantum computing, and biotech integration
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints with engineering and product teams
- Develop patent-pending frameworks for ethical tech deployment
- Partner with C-suite to align futuristic initiatives with business objectives
- Present visionary insights to investors and industry thought leaders
Qualifications
- 10+ years in emerging tech with demonstrable 5+ year forecasting success
- Expertise in at least two of: AI, quantum computing, AR/VR, or synthetic biology
- Published thought leadership in IEEE, Nature, or equivalent tier
- Proven track record of shipping category-defining products
- PhD or equivalent in Computer Science/Engineering preferred
- Experience with futures research methodologies (Delphi, scenario planning)
- Exceptional communication skills for translating complex concepts