Job Description
Join QuantumLeap Labs at the forefront of technological evolution as we pioneer solutions for 2026 and beyond. We seek a visionary AI Futurist to architect our next-generation innovation pipeline, transforming cutting-edge research into market-ready breakthroughs. This role blends strategic foresight with hands-on AI implementation, requiring a blend of technical expertise and visionary thinking to shape how humanity interacts with intelligent systems in the coming decade.
Responsibilities
- Architect 2026-ready AI frameworks integrating quantum computing, neural-symbolic AI, and autonomous systems
- Lead cross-functional R&D teams in prototyping next-gen human-AI collaboration interfaces
- Develop strategic roadmaps for ethical AI deployment in regulated industries
- Partner with C-suite to align innovation initiatives with long-term business vision
- Secure $5M+ in federal/state grants for future-tech development initiatives
- Establish industry-wide thought leadership through white papers and keynote presentations
Qualifications
- PhD in Computer Science/AI or equivalent 10+ years in advanced AI research
- Proven track record deploying production-scale ML systems at scale
- Deep expertise in quantum machine learning and explainable AI frameworks
- Experience securing $1M+ in government innovation grants
- Published research in top-tier AI/ML conferences (NeurIPS, ICML)
- Fluency in Python, PyTorch, and quantum programming languages
- Portfolio demonstrating 2026-forward AI implementation concepts