Job Description
Shape the future at QuantumLeap Labs as our 2026 Technology Futurist. We're seeking visionary minds to architect the technological landscape of tomorrow. Join our elite innovation team in Austin's thriving tech ecosystem, where you'll pioneer breakthrough solutions that will define the next decade. This role offers unparalleled opportunities to influence emerging technologies while collaborating with industry leaders and Nobel laureates.
We provide cutting-edge resources, flexible hybrid work arrangements, and a culture that celebrates bold thinking. If you're passionate about anticipating technological shifts and creating roadmaps for 2026 and beyond, this is your moment to make history.
Responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive technology roadmaps for 2026-2030 across AI, quantum computing, and biotech sectors
- Lead scenario planning workshops to identify disruptive forces and emerging market opportunities
- Partner with C-suite executives to integrate future tech strategies into corporate vision
- Conduct horizon scanning of global tech trends through proprietary data analytics and expert networks
- Author thought leadership publications and keynote presentations at industry conferences
- Manage cross-functional innovation sprints to prototype future solutions
- Establish strategic partnerships with academic institutions and government innovation labs
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 10+ years in technology strategy, R&D, or innovation leadership roles
- Proven track record of forecasting tech trends with documented market impact
- Expertise in at least two emerging domains: quantum computing, AGI, or synthetic biology
- Strong analytical skills with ability to synthesize complex technical and market data
- Exceptional communication skills with executive presence and public speaking ability
- Experience managing innovation budgets exceeding $5M
- Published author or industry-recognized futurist speaker