# Head of Software at Foundation Industries

- Company: Foundation Industries (YC P25)
- What the company does: We supply hard tech companies with critical components. Backed by Y Combinator.
- Company website: https://www.foundation-industries.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Principal and up
- Location: Belmont, CA, US
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $150K to $175K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-09-11
- Apply by: 2026-10-26
- Apply: https://www.ycombinator.com/companies/foundation-industries/jobs/5FZ1jII-head-of-software
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/foundation-industries-head-of-software/

## About the role

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.

## What they'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

Tags: Engineering