Job Description
Join QuantumLeap Labs at the forefront of 2026's technological revolution. We seek a visionary AI Futurist to architect tomorrow's innovations today. This role blends cutting-edge AI strategy, market foresight, and product development to shape humanity's digital future. You'll lead cross-disciplinary teams in creating breakthrough solutions that will redefine industries by 2026. Our Austin campus offers unparalleled resources for prototyping, testing, and scaling next-generation AI systems. Enjoy competitive equity, flexible hybrid work, and exclusive access to our Innovation Accelerator program.
Responsibilities
- Develop 2026-forward AI roadmaps aligned with emerging technological paradigms
- Lead cross-functional teams in building prototype AI systems with 5+ year impact horizons
- Analyze quantum computing, neuromorphic chips, and AGI implications for product strategy
- Collaborate with policy experts on ethical AI frameworks for 2026 deployment
- Present future-vision keynotes at industry summits and investor forums
- Drive patent development for novel AI-human interaction methodologies
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions for 2026-readiness research
Qualifications
- 10+ years in AI/ML strategy with proven 5+ year foresight track record
- Published research in future AI ethics or human-AI symbiosis (2020-2023)
- Expertise in quantum algorithm design or neuromorphic computing architectures
- Experience scaling AI products from concept to enterprise deployment
- PhD in Computer Science, Cognitive Science, or Futurism preferred
- Proficiency in scenario planning tools and horizon scanning methodologies
- Portfolio demonstrating AI systems with 2026+ deployment vision