Foundation Industries · Belmont, CA, US · In-office · Posted 1mo ago
$150k - $175k
We supply hard tech companies with critical components.
About
Foundation Industries 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 backed by Y Combinator and other awesome investors and have shipped parts to customers like Skydio, Westmag, and Askari Defense.
Role Description
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