Senior Software Engineer - MVP Incubation & Technical Strategy (LG NOVA)

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Senior Software Engineer – MVP Incubation & Technical Strategy

Location: Santa Clara, CA (hybrid position)

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 plans
• Contributing to engineering work on the microservices and integration layers
• Managing external development teams to ensure delivery quality
• Identifying technical risks and edge cases in early-stage ideas
• Communicating across disciplines: working closely with EIRs, product, and leadership

This 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 For

• 5-10 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 risky
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills—especially in cross-functional or ambiguous environments
• Experience with full-stack or backend systems; React, React Native, and Python are a plus
• Comfort working in hybrid roles that blend engineering with product strategy

 

Why Join LG NOVA:

• Influence the trajectory of new ventures before they launch
• Be part of reshaping how engineering collaborates with innovation teams
• Work across diverse and impactful domains (healthcare, AI, cleantech)
• Thrive in a culture that values clarity, rigor, and quiet leadership

What We Can Offer You:

Culture for Growth | Top Notch Employee Health & Well Being Benefits | Every Voice Matters | Global Reach 

Compensation: the salary range provided is dependent on the experience level of the candidate. Performance bonus is also included in the compensation package.

Location: please note, this is a hybrid position based in Santa Clara, CA. The team currently works in-office every Tuesday-Thursday and WFH every Monday and Friday. Relocation is not offered. Local candidates are encouraged to apply.

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Recruiting Range$150,000—$221,000 USD

Benefits Offered Full-Time Employees:

• No-cost employee premiums for you and your eligible dependents for competitive medical, dental, vision and prescription benefits.
• Auto enrollment with immediate vesting of competitive company matching contributions in a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with several investment options.
• Generous Paid Time Off program that includes company holidays and a combined bank of paid sick and vacation time.  
• Performance based Short