Job Description
Join QuantumLeap Innovations at the forefront of technological evolution as we prepare for the transformative landscape of 2026. We seek a visionary Futurist Technology Strategist to architect our next-generation innovation roadmap. This pivotal role combines deep technical foresight with business acumen to navigate quantum computing, AI ethics, and sustainable tech integration. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to develop forward-looking strategies that position our portfolio for exponential growth while addressing emerging societal challenges.
Our Austin headquarters offers a dynamic environment where your insights will directly shape products impacting billions. We provide competitive equity packages, flexible hybrid work arrangements, and dedicated innovation labs for prototyping breakthrough concepts. If you're passionate about defining tomorrow's technological paradigms today, this is your opportunity to make history.
Responsibilities
- Develop 2026+ technology foresight frameworks using predictive analytics and scenario modeling
- Architect strategic roadmaps for quantum-AI convergence and sustainable tech ecosystems
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping next-gen solutions for emerging markets
- Conduct horizon scanning of breakthrough technologies (neuromorphic computing, biocomputing)
- Advise executive leadership on disruptive innovation investment decisions
- Pioneer ethical AI governance frameworks for 2026 regulatory landscapes
- Partner with R&D to commercialize lab-scale technologies into market-ready products
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic technology planning with demonstrated 2026+ foresight projects
- Expertise in quantum computing, AI ethics, and sustainable technology integration
- Proven track record of commercializing emerging technologies at scale
- Certification in Futures Studies or equivalent foresight methodology
- Strong data modeling skills with proficiency in predictive analytics tools
- Experience advising C-suite on disruptive innovation strategies
- Published thought leadership in tech futurism (whitepapers, patents, keynotes)
- PhD or Master's in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or Futures Studies