Job Description
Join Quantum Leap Industries as we redefine tomorrow's landscape today. We're seeking visionary 2026 Futurist Innovation Leads to architect breakthrough technologies that will shape the next decade. This role blends strategic foresight with cutting-edge execution in our Austin innovation hub.
As a key architect of our 2026 roadmap, you'll identify emerging paradigms in quantum computing, AI ethics, and sustainable tech ecosystems. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates, patent pending startups, and Fortune 500 partners to commercialize future-ready solutions before they become mainstream.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement 2026 technology roadmaps across quantum, biotech, and AI sectors
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping next-gen solutions with $5M+ annual R&D budget
- Establish strategic partnerships with DARPA, IEEE, and MIT Media Lab initiatives
- Present quarterly innovation briefings to C-suite and board members
- Drive patent development targeting 2026+ technological inflection points
- Mentor junior futurists in emerging technology assessment methodologies
Qualifications
- 15+ years in technology strategy with 5+ years in futurism or innovation forecasting
- Proven track record of commercializing emerging technologies (quantum/AI/biotech)
- Advanced degree in Computer Science, Physics, or Futurist Studies
- Published research in Nature, MIT Tech Review, or similar tier-1 journals
- Security clearance (or ability to obtain) for government collaboration projects
- Fluency in at least one quantum programming language (Qiskit/Cirq)
- Experience with technology horizon scanning frameworks (Delphi/Scenarios)