- Job title
- Head of Software
- Job location
- Belmont, CA, US
- Job description
- **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
