Job Description
Join InnovateFuture Labs as we shape the technological landscape of 2026! We're seeking a visionary strategist to lead our next-generation initiatives in quantum computing, AI ethics, and sustainable tech infrastructure. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to roadmap disruptive innovations that redefine industry standards while ensuring ethical scalability.
Our Austin-based hub offers unparalleled resources including a quantum computing lab, AI ethics incubator, and cross-functional teams of Nobel laureates and industry disruptors. This hybrid role combines deep technical expertise with strategic foresight to transform theoretical concepts into market-ready solutions.
Responsibilities
- Develop 5-year technology roadmaps for quantum computing, AI governance, and climate tech initiatives
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping next-gen systems with 99.99% reliability benchmarks
- Conduct market analysis and competitive intelligence for emerging tech adoption curves
- Establish ethical frameworks for AI deployment and autonomous system governance
- Secure $10M+ annual R&D funding through investor relations and government partnerships
- Present strategic visions at global tech summits including CES and Web Summit
- Mentor PhD researchers in translating theoretical breakthroughs to commercial applications
Qualifications
- PhD in Computer Science, Quantum Physics, or related field with 8+ years experience
- Proven track record in scaling AI/quantum technologies from lab to production
- Expertise in technology forecasting methodologies (Delphi, Scenario Planning)
- Certifications in AI Ethics (IEEE 7000) and Quantum Computing (IBM Q Network)
- Demonstrated success securing federal/state innovation grants (SBIR, NSF)
- Published research in Nature/Science journals on future tech implications
- Fluency in at least one quantum programming language (Qiskit, Cirq)
- Experience with carbon-neutral data center design and implementation