Job Description
Shape the future at QuantumLeap Solutions as our 2026 AI Futurist Strategist. We're seeking a visionary leader to architect next-generation AI frameworks that will redefine industries by 2026. Join our elite innovation team in Austin's thriving tech corridor, where you'll bridge cutting-edge research with practical implementation. This pivotal role demands strategic foresight, technical expertise, and the ability to translate complex concepts into transformative business opportunities. Work with Fortune 500 partners to develop predictive AI models, ethical governance frameworks, and sustainable automation blueprints that will power the next decade of human progress.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement AI roadmaps for 2026+ adoption across healthcare, logistics, and energy sectors
- Lead cross-functional teams in developing quantum-resistant AI architectures
- Establish ethical AI governance frameworks aligned with emerging global regulations
- Conduct horizon scanning to identify breakthrough technologies with 3-5 year commercialization potential
- Create predictive models for workforce transformation and skill evolution in AI-augmented environments
- Present strategic recommendations to C-suite executives and industry consortiums
- Drive innovation through partnerships with leading academic AI research labs
Qualifications
- PhD or equivalent in Computer Science/AI with 10+ years in strategic technology planning
- Proven track record in deploying enterprise-scale AI systems with measurable ROI
- Deep expertise in neural networks, NLP, and predictive analytics
- Published research in AI ethics, explainable AI, or human-AI collaboration
- Experience with regulatory frameworks (EU AI Act, NIST AI RMF)
- Strong network within global AI research communities and standards bodies
- Certification in AI governance (e.g., CAG, CAIGI) preferred