Job Description
Join QuantumLeap Innovations at the forefront of 2026 technological transformation! We seek a visionary AI Futurist Strategist to architect next-generation solutions that will redefine industries by 2026. This hybrid role combines cutting-edge research with executive strategy development, requiring expertise in emerging technologies and their societal impacts. You'll lead cross-functional teams in developing AI frameworks that anticipate future market disruptions while ensuring ethical implementation. Our Austin headquarters offers state-of-the-art facilities and a collaborative culture dedicated to shaping tomorrow's digital landscape.
Responsibilities
- Develop 2026 technology roadmaps for AI, quantum computing, and biotech convergence
- Lead scenario planning workshops for C-suite executives on future market shifts
- Design ethical AI governance frameworks for autonomous systems deployment
- Produce annual 'State of 2026' trend reports for Fortune 500 clients
- Manage R&D partnerships with MIT, Stanford, and Tokyo Institute of Technology
- Present at Davos, CES, and World Economic Forum summits
- Mentor a 15-person futurist research team
Qualifications
- PhD in Computer Science, Cognitive Science, or Futurology with 8+ years experience
- Published research in Nature/Science on AI ethics or predictive modeling
- Proven track record of scaling AI solutions to $100M+ revenue impact
- Deep expertise in generative adversarial networks and quantum machine learning
- Fluency in Japanese, Mandarin, or Arabic for global stakeholder engagement
- Patents in at least two of: neural architecture optimization, synthetic consciousness, or climate AI
- Experience advising governments on technology policy frameworks