Job Description
Step into the future with QuantumLeap Innovations as our 2026 AI Futurist Strategist. We're seeking a visionary architect to shape our technological roadmap for the next frontier. This pivotal role blends cutting-edge AI expertise with strategic foresight to position us at the vanguard of innovation. You'll decode emerging trends, develop next-gen frameworks, and transform abstract possibilities into tangible business advantages.
Join our elite team in Austin's thriving tech ecosystem, where you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates, industry disruptors, and AI pioneers. Your work will directly influence how humanity interfaces with technology in 2026 and beyond, from autonomous systems to ethical AI governance. This isn't just a job—it's your chance to architect tomorrow's reality.
Responsibilities
- Architect 2026+ AI technology roadmaps aligned with quantum computing and neuromorphic systems
- Lead cross-functional labs to prototype next-gen human-AI interfaces and ethical frameworks
- Develop predictive models for societal disruption caused by AGI and decentralized AI networks
- Forge strategic partnerships with MIT, NASA, and global AI ethics councils
- Translate complex AI futures into actionable business strategies for Fortune 500 clients
- Present quantum-resistant security protocols to congressional tech committees
- Mentor a cadre of PhD researchers in AI safety and alignment research
Qualifications
- PhD in AI/Computer Science or equivalent with 10+ years in strategic tech forecasting
- Published research on quantum machine learning or AGI alignment mechanisms
- Experience advising Fortune 500 on AI transformation and ethical governance
- Deep expertise in neuromorphic computing, synthetic biology convergence, and decentralized AI
- Proven track record of building AI labs with >$50M budgets
- Security clearance or experience with classified AI defense projects
- Fluency in Mandarin and Arabic for global AI policy negotiations