Job Description
Shape tomorrow's technology landscape today as QuantumLeap Dynamics seeks a visionary 2026 Technology Futurist. Join our elite innovation team in Austin to architect next-gen solutions that will redefine industries by 2026. This high-impact role combines cutting-edge research with strategic foresight to develop breakthrough technologies in AI, quantum computing, and sustainable systems.
As a key architect of our 2026 roadmap, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors to prototype revolutionary concepts. Your work will directly influence how global enterprises navigate the technological transformation of the mid-2020s.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement strategic technology roadmaps targeting 2026 market readiness
- Lead cross-functional R&D initiatives in quantum-AI hybrid systems
- Conduct horizon scanning to identify emerging tech disruptors
- Design scalable prototypes for sustainable computing infrastructure
- Present future-state visions to C-suite executives and venture partners
- Patent breakthrough methodologies in predictive technology forecasting
- Mentor innovation teams in next-gen development frameworks
Qualifications
- PhD in Computer Science, Physics, or related field with 8+ years experience
- Proven track record in launching technology roadmaps with 5-year horizons
- Expertise in quantum computing, neuromorphic AI, or climate-tech systems
- Published research in IEEE Nature or equivalent tier-1 journals
- Experience securing $10M+ in innovation grants or venture funding
- Proficiency in scenario planning and technology impact assessment
- Certification in Future Studies or Strategic Foresight preferred