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Northwoodspace
· Posted 2026-07-28
Head of Software
Torrance, CA
full time
On Site
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senior
$225k–$300k
H1B: no
Responsibilities
Own the architecture and technical direction of Northwood’s core software stack, including backend APIs, infrastructure and networking
Plan, prioritize, and execute complex, cross-functional software projects in close collaboration with hardware and operations teams
Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing software team across backend and infrastructure domains
Build and maintain strong engineering foundations, including tooling, CI/CD, deployment, and operational processes
Ensure systems are scalable, reliable, secure, and observable in production
Stay hands-on as needed to design, debug, and deliver critical systems
Qualification
Startup experience
Experience with Linux internals
Experience with C/C++ or rust
Required
7–10+ years of professional software engineering experience, including ownership of production systems
Demonstrated experience leading teams and delivering complex, mission-critical software
Strong background across backend systems and infrastructure
Preferred
Startup experience
Aerospace or mission-critical systems experience
Experience with Linux internals, networking, or distributed systems
Experience with C/C++ or rust
Background in embedded engineering and leading teams within that domain
Benefits
Dental
Vision
401(k)
PTO
Equity/RSU
Parental Leave
Life Insurance
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Northwoodspace
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