Job Description
Join QuantumLeap Innovations as we pioneer the frontiers of 2026 technology. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Technology Futurist to architect our next-generation digital ecosystem. This role demands strategic foresight to anticipate technological disruptions, drive innovation roadmaps, and position our company at the vanguard of emerging trends. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to transform futuristic concepts into actionable business strategies while mentoring cross-functional teams through paradigm shifts.
As a thought leader in the Austin tech scene, you'll shape our R&D priorities, identify market opportunities in quantum computing and AI ethics, and represent our brand at global tech summits. We offer competitive equity, flexible work arrangements, and a state-of-the-art innovation lab where tomorrow's solutions are built today.
Responsibilities
- Develop 5-year technology roadmaps aligned with 2026 market predictions
- Lead horizon scanning initiatives to identify emerging tech disruptors
- Architect prototype systems for next-gen AI and quantum applications
- Present strategic briefings to investors and board stakeholders
- Establish ethical frameworks for autonomous systems deployment
- Mentor R&D teams in exponential technology methodologies
- Forge partnerships with academic institutions and research labs
Qualifications
- 10+ years in technology strategy with proven impact at Fortune 500 firms
- Expertise in exponential technologies (quantum, AGI, neuromorphic computing)
- Published thought leadership in IEEE or Nature journals
- Certification in Futures Thinking (e.g., WFS or APF)
- Experience scaling agile innovation teams across global markets
- PhD in Computer Science or related field preferred
- Portfolio of implemented future-tech solutions
- Deep understanding of geopolitical tech policy landscapes