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  • 6+ years

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$150,000 - 175,000/ year

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The company is building the supply base for frontier hardware companies: We CNC machine critical components and have built a manufacturing platform that connects every step of the process into one continuously improving, software-defined 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

Requirements

  • 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
  • Experience: 3+ years
  • Visa: US citizen/visa only

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  • Open for 3 weeks: applications have had time to pile upModerate evidence

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Seniority
Head of
Type
Full-time
Equity
Equity offered
Specialty
Backend
Region
United States
Pay period
Annual
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Role

Category
Development
Specialty
Backend
Seniority
Head of
Experience
3+ years

Location

Work model
Office
Region
United States
Office
  • CA, United States
Visa sponsorship
Not sponsored
Must already work in
  • United States

Compensation

Salary
$150,000 - 175,000 / year
Pay period
Annual
Equity
Equity offered

Employment

Type
Full-time

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