Job Description
Join QuantumLeap Labs at the forefront of technological evolution! We're seeking an AI Futurist to architect our 2026 roadmap and beyond. This pivotal role bridges cutting-edge research with market-ready innovation, transforming how humanity interacts with artificial intelligence. You'll lead strategic initiatives that define the next generation of autonomous systems, ethical AI frameworks, and human-machine symbiosis. Our Austin headquarters offers unparalleled resources to pioneer solutions that will shape the 2026 technological landscape.
What You'll Achieve:
- Architect 5-year AI strategic vision aligned with emerging societal needs
- Lead cross-disciplinary teams in developing quantum-compute-compatible algorithms
- Establish industry-first ethical governance protocols for AGI development
- Secure $50M+ in R&D funding through visionary proposals
- Partner with Fortune 500 companies to implement 2026-readiness roadmaps
Responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive technology foresight reports for 2026-2030 market landscapes
- Design and prototype next-gen neural interfaces for human-AI collaboration
- Establish international standards for transparent AI decision-making systems
- Lead public-private initiatives addressing AI's socioeconomic impact by 2026
- Mentor PhD researchers in emergent AI paradigms (quantum/neuromorphic computing)
- Secure patents for breakthrough AI-human integration methodologies
- Present at Davos, Web Summit, and global policy forums on 2026 tech trajectories
Qualifications
- PhD in AI, Quantum Computing, or Futurology (10+ years industry experience)
- Published research in Nature/Science on AGI ethics or quantum machine learning
- Proven track record securing >$30M in government/industry R&D funding
- Expertise in ISO/IEEE AI standardization committees
- Portfolio of deployed systems impacting >1M users through AI innovation
- Deep understanding of Singularity Institute and FHI existential risk frameworks
- Fluency in at least 3 programming languages (Python, Rust, Q#)
- Keynote speaker at 3+ major global tech conferences (2020-2023)