Job Description
At Innovate Horizon Labs, we're not just predicting the future—we're building it. As our Senior Futurist for 2026, you'll lead strategic initiatives that will redefine technological landscapes. Join our elite team of visionaries in Austin, Texas, where we blend cutting-edge research with market-shaping innovation. This role offers unparalleled autonomy to explore emerging technologies, shape corporate strategy, and influence global tech adoption patterns.
We provide a premium work environment with state-of-the-art facilities, flexible remote options, and a culture that celebrates intellectual curiosity. Your work will directly impact product roadmaps, investment decisions, and partner ecosystems spanning AI, quantum computing, and biotechnology.
Responsibilities
- Architect long-term technology roadmaps for 2026+ adoption cycles
- Lead cross-functional think tanks with C-suite executives and academic partners
- Produce whitepapers and predictive models for emerging tech commercialization
- Advise investment portfolio on high-growth 2026 technology verticals
- Represent company at global tech summits and policy forums
- Mentor junior futurists in strategic foresight methodologies
- Develop patentable frameworks for next-gen human-machine interaction
Qualifications
- PhD in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or related field
- 10+ years in strategic tech planning with Fortune 500 companies
- Published thought leadership in IEEE or Nature Technology Review
- Expertise in at least two emerging tech domains (quantum, AGI, neuromorphic)
- Proven track record of commercializing futuristic concepts
- Deep familiarity with global tech policy landscapes
- Exceptional data modeling and scenario planning capabilities
- Portfolio of 2025+ technology impact assessments