Job Description
Join QuantumLeap Innovations as our visionary 2026 Technology Futurist and architect tomorrow's digital landscape today. We're seeking a forward-thinking strategist to map emerging tech trajectories, identify disruptive opportunities, and guide our R&D roadmap through 2026 and beyond. In this pivotal role, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional innovation sprints, and publish industry-defining white papers that shape the future of artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and sustainable tech ecosystems.
Our Austin-based headquarters offers a dynamic environment where your expertise will directly influence multi-billion-dollar product roadmaps. We provide competitive equity packages, unlimited learning stipends, and the flexibility to work remotely 3 days per week while maintaining access to our state-of-the-art innovation labs.
Responsibilities
- Develop and publish annual 2026 Technology Horizon Reports
- Lead Strategic Innovation Sprints with engineering teams to prototype next-gen solutions
- Establish partnerships with MIT Media Lab, Singularity University, and global research institutions
- Present Future Tech Roadmaps to investors, board members, and government stakeholders
- Build and mentor an Emerging Tech Task Force of 15+ specialized researchers
- Quantify market potential for breakthrough technologies using proprietary forecasting models
- Represent QuantumLeap at Davos, CES, and exclusive industry summits
Qualifications
- 15+ years in technology strategy with direct experience mapping 5+ year horizons
- Proven track record of commercializing emerging technologies (AI/Quantum/BioTech)
- Advanced degree in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or Futures Research
- Published thought leadership in MIT Technology Review or equivalent tier
- Expertise in scenario planning, technology adoption curves, and disruption analysis
- Credibility with institutional investors and Fortune 500 innovation committees
- Fluency in Mandarin or Arabic for global stakeholder engagement
- Portfolio of implemented innovations generating >$100M revenue impact