Job Specifications
Step into the innovative world of LG Electronics. As a global leader in technology, LG Electronics is dedicated to creating innovative solutions for a better life. Our brand promise, 'Life's Good', embodies our commitment to ensuring a happier life for all. We have a rich history spanning over six decades and a global presence in over 290 locations. Our diverse portfolio includes Home Appliance Solutions, Media Entertainment Solutions, Vehicle Solutions, and Eco Solutions. Our management philosophy, "Jeong-do Management," embodies our commitment to high ethical standards and transparent operations. Grounded in the principles of 'Customer-Value Creation' and 'People-Oriented Management', these values shape our corporate culture, fostering creativity, diversity, and integrity. At LG, we believe in the power of collective wisdom through an inclusive work environment. Join us and become a part of a company that is shaping the future of technology. At LG, we strive to make Life Good for Everyone.
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
Ventures are designed with AI baked in from the start—we value experience with shaping ML pipelines or experimenting with agentic systems
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
We 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 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.
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-Term Incentives (varies by role).
Access to confidential mental health resources to help you and your loved ones improve your quality of life. Personal fitness goal incentives.
Family orientated benefits such as paid parental leave and support for families raising children with learning, social, behavioral
About the Company
At LG, we provide products and services aimed at helping people--at home, at work, or wherever life takes them. We accomplish this through the latest innovations in home appliances, consumer electronics, air conditioning and digital signage.
We strive to help people find reasons to be optimistic, for both our own team and the millions of consumers and businesses we serve globally.
In our transformation to a "smart life solution company", we focus on spreading the LG philosophy in everything we do.
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