Job Description
Shape tomorrow's digital landscape today as Quantum Leap Innovations seeks a visionary 2026 Tech Futurist Lead. You'll architect breakthrough solutions for quantum computing, AI ethics, and metaverse integration while mentoring next-gen innovators. Join our elite R&D hub in Austin's tech corridor, where we're redefining human-machine collaboration for the post-2025 era.
What you'll achieve:
- Lead cross-disciplinary projects on 6G infrastructure and neural interfaces
- Partner with NASA and DARPA on space-age cybersecurity protocols
- Present findings at Global Tech Summit 2026
Responsibilities
- Develop 5-year technology roadmaps for quantum-AI hybrid systems
- Oversee prototype testing of biometric authentication networks
- Coordinate with EU regulators on AI governance frameworks
- Manage $2M annual R&D budget for emergent tech incubation
- Present quarterly disruption analyses to C-suite
- Mentor PhD fellows in human-computer symbiosis research
- Patent 3+ breakthrough technologies annually
Qualifications
- PhD in Computer Science/Quantum Physics or equivalent experience
- 10+ years in emerging tech strategy at FAANG or equivalent
- Published research in Nature/Science on AI ethics or quantum computing
- Expertise in ISO 42001 and NIST AI RMF frameworks
- Fluency in Python, TensorFlow, and quantum assembly languages
- Proven track record of scaling tech initiatives from concept to deployment
- Top-secret clearance or ability to obtain