Job Description
Join QuantumLeap Innovations as our pioneering AI Futurist 2026 Strategist to architect the next frontier of artificial intelligence. This visionary role demands a blend of technical expertise and strategic foresight to shape AI roadmaps that will redefine industries by 2026. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to develop cutting-edge AI frameworks, drive innovation pipelines, and ensure ethical implementation of next-generation technologies.
Our Austin-based team operates at the intersection of quantum computing and machine learning, offering unparalleled opportunities to influence global AI policy. We offer competitive equity packages, flexible hybrid work arrangements, and a culture that celebrates bold thinking.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement 2026 AI roadmaps aligned with emerging quantum computing capabilities
- Lead cross-functional teams in developing generative AI solutions for Fortune 500 clients
- Conduct horizon scanning for disruptive AI technologies and patent opportunities
- Present strategic AI briefings to C-suite executives and government stakeholders
- Establish governance frameworks for ethical AI deployment and bias mitigation
- Mentor junior researchers in advanced neural network architecture design
Qualifications
- PhD in Computer Science/AI with 8+ years of industry experience
- Published research in quantum machine learning or generative AI (NeurIPS/ICML)
- Proven track record of scaling AI initiatives from concept to enterprise deployment
- Expertise in transformer architectures and multi-agent reinforcement learning
- Certification in AI ethics from IEEE or ACM
- Experience advising policymakers on AI regulatory frameworks