Job Description
Join Quantum Leap Innovations at the forefront of tomorrow's technological revolution. We seek a visionary AI Futurist Strategist to architect the next generation of intelligent systems that will define 2026. This role merges deep technical expertise with strategic foresight to shape products transforming healthcare, sustainability, and human-machine collaboration.
In our Austin innovation hub, you'll lead cross-disciplinary teams to prototype AI solutions for complex global challenges. We offer unparalleled resources, flexible hybrid work, and equity in a company backed by leading venture capital. Your work will directly impact how humanity interacts with technology in the coming decade.
Responsibilities
- Architect AI roadmaps for 2026+ product ecosystems
- Lead R&D in generative AI and autonomous decisioning systems
- Collaborate with Fortune 500 partners on future-of-work implementations
- Develop ethical frameworks for next-gen AI deployment
- Present strategic visions to C-suite and board stakeholders
- Mentor technical teams in emerging AI paradigms
- Secure $5M+ in research grants for frontier AI projects
Qualifications
- PhD in Computer Science/AI with 8+ years industry experience
- Published research in top-tier AI/ML conferences (NeurIPS, ICML)
- Proven track record in deploying production-grade AI systems
- Expertise in transformer architectures and quantum computing fundamentals
- Experience with AI ethics frameworks (EU AI Act, NIST RMF)
- Strategic consulting background for Fortune 500 clients
- Strong portfolio of AI-driven product launches