Job Description
Join QuantumLeap Dynamics at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're pioneering the 2026 Innovation Lab—a groundbreaking initiative redefining human-machine collaboration, sustainable tech ecosystems, and immersive digital experiences. As our Senior Futurist, you'll architect the blueprint for a decade-defining future, working with Nobel laureates, NASA engineers, and AI visionaries to solve humanity's most complex challenges.
This role blends strategic foresight with hands-on prototyping, offering unparalleled impact in shaping how humanity interacts with technology by 2026. You'll lead cross-disciplinary teams in Austin's thriving tech hub, with resources exceeding $50M for experimental projects.
Responsibilities
- Develop and publish quarterly 2026 Tech Horizon reports predicting AI, biotech, and quantum computing inflection points
- Lead 'Future Scenario' workshops with C-suite executives from Fortune 500 companies
- Design and prototype next-gen interfaces for AR/VR ecosystems using Unreal Engine
- Collaborate with MIT Media Lab on ethical AI frameworks for autonomous systems
- Manage $10M innovation fund for early-stage startups solving 2026 challenges
- Present at Davos, TED, and CES on emerging tech paradigms
Qualifications
- 10+ years in futurism, strategic foresight, or emerging tech R&D
- Published peer-reviewed research on exponential technologies (Nature/Science journals)
- Expertise in systems thinking and scenario planning methodologies
- Proficiency in Python, Unity3D, and generative AI tools
- PhD in Computational Physics, Cognitive Science, or equivalent experience
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ deployed future-tech solutions
- Security clearance (or ability to obtain) for defense-adjacent projects