Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow's innovations. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist to architect the 2026 technological landscape. As a key architect of our innovation pipeline, you'll decode emerging trends, shape strategic roadmaps, and lead cross-functional teams in building disruptive solutions. Our Austin hub offers unparalleled resources to transform theoretical foresight into market-leading products.
With cutting-edge R&D facilities and a culture of bold experimentation, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates, AI pioneers, and sustainable tech architects. This role empowers you to directly influence humanity's next technological evolution while enjoying competitive equity, flexible hybrid work, and industry-leading professional development.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain 2026 technology foresight frameworks through trend analysis, scenario planning, and horizon scanning
- Lead innovation sprints with engineering and product teams to prototype next-gen solutions
- Present strategic recommendations to C-suite executives and board stakeholders
- Build and manage a global network of futurists, academics, and industry disruptors
- Quantify market opportunities for emerging technologies through data-driven modeling
- Author white papers on societal impacts of 2026 technological inflection points
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, R&D leadership, or innovation consulting
- Proven track record of commercializing emerging technologies (AI, quantum, biotech)
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or related field
- Expertise in scenario planning methodologies and trend analysis frameworks
- Deep knowledge of 2026 technology inflection points (AGI, quantum computing, neurotech)
- Exceptional presentation skills with executive audiences
- Published thought leadership in futurism or innovation journals