Sr. Software Engineer, Innovation (LG NOVA)

Sr. Software Engineer, Innovation (LG NOVA)Senior Software Engineer – MVP Incubation & Technical Strategy. About LG NOVA: LG NOVA is the corporate incubation arm of LG Electronics. We work with a network of startup partners to explore and launch transformative ventures across cleantech, healthcare, and AI. Our process is collaborative, fast-paced, and experimental—we identify novel applications of emerging technologies and rapidly prototype businesses around them.About the Team: You’ll be joining a small, high-agency engineering team led by LG NOVA’s Director of Engineering. Our role is to support Entrepreneurs in Residence (EIRs) in developing MVPs by bringing engineering judgment, technical contribution, and product sensibility to the table. We build what we can in-house and supplement with third-party development shops where needed.About the Role: You won’t just be writing code—you’ll be shaping the foundation of new ventures. That means:Translating business concepts into actionable technical plansContributing to engineering work on the microservices and integration layersIdentifying technical risks and edge cases in early-stage ideasCommunicating across disciplines: working closely with EIRs, product, and leadershipThis is an ideal role for someone with strong fundamentals, a collaborative mindset, and the desire to influence products at their inception—even if the day-to-day includes more architecture reviews and PM conversations than raw coding.What We're Looking For5-10 years of experience in software engineering (we’re flexible; quality over pedigree) with a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.Strong technical judgment: ability to distinguish what’s feasible, what’s not, and what’s riskyExcellent communication and collaboration skills—especially in cross-functional or ambiguous environmentsExperience with full-stack or backend systems; React, React Native, and Python are a plusVentures are designed with AI baked in from the start—we value experience with shaping ML pipelines or experimenting with agentic systemsComfort working in hybrid roles that blend engineering with product strategyWhy Join LG NOVAInfluence the trajectory of new ventures before they launchBe part of reshaping how engineering collaborates with innovation teamsWork across diverse and impactful domains (healthcare, AI, cleantech)Thrive in a culture that values clarity, rigor, and quiet leadershipWe value substance over polish; if you care more about what works than how it looks, you’ll fit right in. Bonus points if you’re creative about it.What We Can Offer YouCulture for Growth | Top Notch Employee Health & Well Being Benefits | Every Voice Matters | Global ReachCompensation: the salary range provided is dependent on the experience level of the candidate. Performance bonus is also included in the compensation package.Location: This is a hybrid position based in Santa Clara, CA. In-office days are Tuesday–Thursday; remote on Monday and Friday. Relocation is not offered. Local candidates are encouraged to apply.Salary range: $150,000 - $221,000 USDBenefitsNo-cost employee premiums for medical, dental, vision and prescription benefits for you and eligible dependents.401(k) with company matching and immediate vesting.Generous Paid Time Off including holidays and combined sick/vacation time.Performance-based Short-Term Incentives (varies by role).Confidential mental health resources and personal fitness incentives.Family-oriented benefits including paid parental leave and support for families with members who have special needs.Group Rate Life and Disability Insurance.Equal Employment Opportunity: LG Electronics provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We may include additional required statements as applicable. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-10-01