Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics as a 2026 Tech Futurist to architect tomorrow's digital landscape today. We're seeking visionary minds to pioneer breakthrough solutions in quantum computing, AI ethics, and sustainable tech infrastructure. This role sits at the intersection of innovation and strategy, where your insights will directly shape the technological paradigms of the coming decade.
Our Austin-based innovation hub offers a dynamic environment where you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates, patent-pending researchers, and industry disruptors. We provide competitive equity packages, cutting-edge R&D resources, and the autonomy to transform futuristic concepts into market-ready solutions.
Responsibilities
- Develop 5-year technology roadmaps for quantum-resistant systems and AGI frameworks
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping next-gen human-machine interfaces
- Conduct horizon-scanning research for emerging tech disruptions (2026-2030)
- Architect sustainable tech ecosystems with carbon-negative computing solutions
- Advise C-suite on ethical AI implementation and regulatory compliance
- Secure $5M+ in innovation grants for forward-looking R&D initiatives
- Author white papers on decentralized tech and metaverse governance
Qualifications
- PhD in Computer Science/Engineering or equivalent experience with 10+ years in emerging tech
- Proven track record in launching at least two breakthrough technologies
- Expertise in quantum algorithms, neuromorphic computing, or synthetic biology
- Published research in top-tier journals (Nature, Science, IEEE Spectrum)
- Deep understanding of tech policy frameworks (EU AI Act, US Innovation Act)
- Experience with venture capital tech due diligence and startup incubation
- Fluency in Python, TensorFlow, and quantum programming frameworks