Head of Software
Belmont, CAFull-time$150–175K/yrSeen 3w agoStill listed 3 days ago
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Foundation Industries is building a software-defined factory and is hiring a Head of Software to own the platform’s technical direction and execution, focusing on backend ERP/MES workflow engines, data models, and integrations while setting roadmap, architecture, and engineering standards and leading the software team.
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Role Description Foundation Industries is building a software-defined factory: a vertically integrated manufacturing platform that connects quoting, DFM, scheduling, CAM/CNC programming, quality, and customer experience into one continuously improving system. We’re hiring a Head of Software to own the platform's technical direction and execution. The work centers on the deep backend ERP/MES-like workflow engines, data models, and integrations that run the factory. You’ll set the roadmap, architecture, and engineering standards; lead and grow the software team; and work directly with manufacturing, operations, and the founding team to turn company priorities into reliable production systems. You’ll also define Foundation’s approach to AI: practical, secure applications that accelerate engineering, automate operational workflows, and improve decision-making. Near-term
- Own the software roadmap and execution cadence
- Develop deep context on the platform and factory
- Stabilize and harden the core backend
- Architect the platform for depth and scale
- Define a pragmatic, secure AI posture
Long-term
- Build the manufacturing operating system
- Scale the engineering organization and technical leadership
- Make AI a compounding advantage
- Strengthen reliability, security, and compliance
What we’re looking for
- Experience leading software teams and owning complex, stateful business systems in production
- Strong backend architecture judgment across APIs, databases, workflows, integrations, permissions, and internal tools
- Ability to model operational processes carefully and balance speed, correctness, reliability, and maintainability
- High ownership, practical judgment, and clear communication with technical and operational partners
- A track record of hiring, developing, and setting a high bar for engineers
- ERP, MES, manufacturing software, workflow systems, or applied AI experience is strongly preferred
Comp
- $150k-$175k annual salary
- Equity grant (early-stage, meaningful)
- Benefits and other details based on seniority and fit
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