Job Description
Join QuantumLeap Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's technology landscape. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Innovation Futurist to architect transformative solutions that will redefine industries by the mid-2020s. In this pivotal role, you'll leverage cutting-edge research to develop actionable strategies for quantum computing integration, AI ethics frameworks, and sustainable tech ecosystems. Our Austin-based innovation hub offers unparalleled resources to prototype breakthrough technologies in collaboration with world-class researchers and industry disruptors.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning initiatives to identify emerging technologies with 2026 commercialization potential
- Develop strategic roadmaps for quantum-AI hybrid systems and decentralized networks
- Architect ethical frameworks for autonomous systems and biotech convergence
- Collaborate with R&D teams to prototype next-gen human-computer interfaces
- Present future scenarios to C-suite executives and venture capital partners
- Drive patent development for proprietary 2026-ready innovations
Qualifications
- PhD in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or Futurist Studies
- 5+ years in strategic technology planning or innovation consulting
- Published research in quantum computing or AI ethics (IEEE/Nature)
- Proficiency in scenario planning methodologies and technology forecasting tools
- Experience with blockchain and metaverse architecture frameworks
- Certification in Sustainable Technology Innovation (STI)
- Portfolio of 3+ patented futuristic technologies