Job Description
Join QuantumLeap Innovations as we architect the future! We're seeking a visionary 2026 Technology Futurist to lead our next-generation innovation roadmap. This pivotal role combines cutting-edge technical expertise with strategic foresight to shape our products and services for the post-2025 landscape.
As a key member of our C-suite strategy team, you'll identify emerging tech trends, develop implementation roadmaps, and guide cross-functional teams through the paradigm shifts of the 2026 era. Your insights will directly influence our $2B R&D portfolio and position us as industry pioneers in the next technological revolution.
Responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive 2026 technology adoption frameworks for AI, quantum computing, and biotech convergence
- Lead scenario planning for post-quantum cryptography and decentralized internet infrastructure
- Partner with VPs of Product to embed future-ready architectures in development cycles
- Present quarterly future-state briefings to executive board and investor committees
- Establish strategic partnerships with MIT Media Lab, Singularity University, and NASA JPL
- Author annual 'Technology Horizon 2026' industry whitepapers
- Mentor innovation fellows through our Quantum Leap incubator program
Qualifications
- PhD in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or Futurology with 8+ years tech strategy experience
- Published research in Nature/Science on emerging tech adoption patterns (post-2020)
- Expertise in forecasting methodologies (Delphi, Horizon Scanning, Superforecasting)
- Proven track record leading $100M+ R&D initiatives through paradigm shifts
- Deep knowledge of quantum machine learning and neuromorphic computing landscapes
- Strategic consulting background at McKinsey, BCG, or similar tier-1 firm
- Fluency in Mandarin, Arabic, and Spanish for global stakeholder engagement