Job Description
Join QuantumLeap Innovations as we redefine technological horizons for 2026. We seek a visionary Technology Futurist to architect tomorrow's digital landscape today. This pivotal role combines cutting-edge research with strategic foresight, guiding our R&D initiatives in quantum computing, neural interfaces, and sustainable AI. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors to prototype solutions for climate resilience, human augmentation, and decentralized economies.
Our Austin hub offers unparalleled resources including a 5G+ lab, quantum computing clusters, and partnerships with MIT and UT Austin. We provide relocation assistance, equity packages, and flexible work arrangements for our mission-driven team.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon-scanning initiatives to identify emerging technologies with 2026 commercialization potential
- Develop strategic roadmaps for quantum AI integration and neural network optimization
- Coordinate cross-disciplinary teams in prototyping climate-responsive infrastructure systems
- Present technology forecasts to C-suite executives and venture capital partners
- Secure $5M+ in R&D grants from NSF and DARPA for next-gen innovations
- Mentor PhD candidates in human-computer symbiosis research
- Author white papers on the societal impact of 2026 technological inflection points
Qualifications
- PhD in Computer Science, Quantum Physics, or Futurist Studies (or equivalent experience)
- 5+ years in technology strategy at Fortune 500 or unicorn startups
- Published research in Nature/Science on emerging tech applications
- Expertise in scenario planning and technology forecasting methodologies
- Proficiency in Python, TensorFlow, and quantum programming frameworks
- Track record of securing federal research grants
- Deep understanding of ethical AI governance frameworks
- Fluency in Mandarin or German for international partnerships