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Overview 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. The Role The Role: Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EIR), Cleantech We’re seeking an Entrepreneur-in-Residence to join LG NOVA’s Cleantech team. In this role, you will have the opportunity to incubate and spin out a software-enabled clean energy venture of your own. This is a founder-track position for an entrepreneurial product leader who thrives in ambiguous environments, understands how to define and build AI-first products, and is eager to shape the next generation of clean energy businesses. Key Responsibilities Venture Incubation (Founder-Track) Identify emerging opportunities in software-enabled clean energy, including Digital Energy Infrastructure & Management, Energy Fintech, Built-world Decarbonization, and Clean Energy Asset Management. Lead customer discovery with utilities, co-ops, C&I customers, and energy stakeholders to validate high-value problems. Develop and pitch business cases through LG NOVA’s gated venture approval process. Assemble a founding team and secure early customer traction. Negotiate venture funding and spin-out terms with LG’s internal venture capital team. Ideal Candidate Profile 10+ years in startups, corporate innovation, or venture studios, with proven ability to build and scale digital businesses. 5+ years of product strategy, product management, and digital product development experience, ideally in clean energy software. Strong understanding of customer discovery, product-market fit, and agile product management. Knowledge of energy markets, business models, and buyer dynamics across utilities, C&I, and consumer segments. Familiarity with AI-first product development, cloud platforms, and software/hardware integration. Experience working with VCs, raising capital, or negotiating venture terms. Exceptional communicator with strong analytical, problem-solving, and team-building skills. Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, computer science, or related field (advanced degree preferred). Previous founder or startup leadership experience in clean energy software a plus. Preferred Qualifications Experience applying lean experimentation and agile venture-building frameworks. Track record of shipping AI-first products from concept to scale. Deep network across clean energy stakeholders, potential partners, and early adopters. Notes Please Note: this is a contract position, not a direct full-time position with LG Location: this is a hybrid position with the expectation this person will work out of the Santa Clara, CA office per our current hybrid schedule (every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday with the option to WFH Monday’s and Friday’s) Compensation: salary range dependent on experience level. #LI-JH1 #LI-Hybrid Recruiting Range $185,000 - $270,000 USD Benefits 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 challenges, or developmental disabilities. Group Rate Life and Disability Insurance. Benefits Offered Temporary/Contractors: Eligible for the relevant benefit programs offered through our partner agencies. Privacy Notice to California Applicants At LG, we aspire to empower people and celebrate differences because we believe diversity will create the unexpected. We provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Consistent with our commitment to providing equal opportunity and embracing diversity, LG has implemented affirmative action to ensure applicants are employed and employees are treated without regard to these characteristics. In addition to the above, LG believes that pay transparency is a key part of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our salary ranges take into account many factors in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skillset, experience, licensure, certifications, internal equity, and other business needs. While we consider geographic pay differentials in final offers, because we operate in many geographies where applicable, the salary range listed may not reflect all geographic differentials applied. #J-18808-Ljbffr LG Electronics

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