Head of Software

**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