Job Description
Join QuantumLeap Innovations at the forefront of technological evolution! We're seeking a visionary 2026 Technology Futurist to architect tomorrow's digital landscape. This pivotal role demands a strategic mind who can anticipate paradigm shifts in AI, quantum computing, and biotech integration. You'll lead cross-functional teams to develop roadmaps for technologies that will redefine industries by 2026, bridging current capabilities with next-generation breakthroughs. Our Austin hub offers unparalleled resources to transform futuristic concepts into market-ready innovations.
Why QuantumLeap? We're a NASA-backed incubator with 15 unicorn exits and a culture that celebrates moonshot thinking. Enjoy flexible remote work, unlimited R&D budget access, and quarterly offsite innovation retreats in cutting-edge facilities.
Responsibilities
- Develop 2026 technology roadmaps for quantum-AI hybrid systems
- Lead ideation sessions on human-machine symbiosis protocols
- Partner with MIT/Caltech labs to accelerate R&D in neuromorphic computing
- Forecast ethical frameworks for autonomous decision-making algorithms
- Drive adoption of 6G/7G network infrastructure standards
- Architect decentralized identity systems for Web4.0 ecosystems
- Present strategic briefings to Fortune 500 C-suite executives
Qualifications
- 10+ years in emerging tech strategy with 5+ years in futurism
- Published research in IEEE Future Directions journal
- Expertise in quantum machine learning architectures
- Proven track record of launching 3+ breakthrough technologies
- Deep understanding of singularity event timelines
- PhD or equivalent in Computer Science/Physics preferred
- Clearance for DARPA partnership projects