Job Description
Shape tomorrow's innovations today as our lead 2026 Technology Futurist. At Horizon Dynamics, we're pioneering next-gen solutions for a rapidly evolving digital landscape. This visionary role demands strategic foresight to identify emerging technologies and translate them into actionable roadmaps for 2026 and beyond. Join our elite team of innovators where your insights will directly influence product development, market positioning, and industry disruption.
Responsibilities
- Analyze quantum computing, AI ethics, and biotech convergence trends for 2026 market readiness
- Develop predictive technology roadmaps aligning with 5G+ and IoT infrastructure evolution
- Lead cross-functional workshops to forecast societal impacts of AR/VR integration
- Partner with R&D to prototype 2026-forward solutions in our Austin Innovation Lab
- Deliver executive briefings on regulatory frameworks for autonomous systems
- Establish KPIs measuring adoption rates of next-gen cybersecurity protocols
- Author thought leadership papers positioning Horizon as 2026 technology authority
Qualifications
- PhD or equivalent in Computer Science/Engineering with 8+ years tech foresight experience
- Published research in IEEE/ACM journals on emerging tech adoption patterns
- Proven track record of commercializing future-tech innovations (patents required)
- Expertise in scenario planning methodologies for 5+ year horizons
- Deep understanding of semiconductor, quantum, and neuromorphic computing landscapes
- Executive presentation skills with Fortune 500 board experience
- Fluency in Python, R, and predictive modeling platforms (TensorFlow/PyTorch)