Job Description
Join Horizon Innovations at the forefront of technological evolution as we pioneer solutions for 2026 and beyond. We seek a visionary leader to architect our next-gen digital ecosystem. This role demands strategic foresight, technical acumen, and the ability to transform abstract concepts into tangible innovations that will redefine industries.
In our dynamic Austin hub, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates, quantum computing pioneers, and AI architects to build tomorrow's infrastructure today. Our culture celebrates calculated risk-taking and moonshot thinking.
Responsibilities
- Architect 2026 technology roadmap integrating quantum computing, neural interfaces, and decentralized AI
- Lead cross-disciplinary R&D initiatives spanning biotech, robotics, and sustainable energy systems
- Forge strategic partnerships with NASA, MIT Media Lab, and global innovation accelerators
- Develop patent-pending frameworks for ethical autonomous systems and human-machine symbiosis
- Present breakthrough concepts to C-suite and board members quarterly
- Mentor a team of futurists and prototype engineers
- Secure $50M+ in innovation grants and venture partnerships
Qualifications
- PhD in Computer Science, Robotics, or Quantum Physics (or equivalent breakthrough portfolio)
- 10+ years in technology strategy with 3+ moonshot launches
- Published research in Nature/Science on emerging tech applications
- Expertise in ISO 21464 standards for ethical AI development
- Fluency in Python, TensorFlow, and quantum programming languages
- Proven track record securing DARPA/NASA grants
- Portfolio of commercialized futuristic technologies
- Experience building innovation ecosystems in high-growth markets