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Full Stack Software Engineer (Minnesota)

Location: Minnetonka, Minnesota
Type: Direct Hire
Job #52394

A leading innovator in assistive communication technology is seeking a Software Engineer (AI Applications) to help build products that enable real-time speech-to-text, translation, and accessibility solutions used across global markets.

In this role, you’ll take ownership of designing and developing user-facing applications across web, mobile, and desktop platforms. You’ll work hands-on with modern frameworks and cloud environments, contributing to both architecture and execution while collaborating with cross-functional engineering and product teams.

What You Bring:

3+ years of software engineering experience
Strong skills in TypeScript and Python
Experience with modern frontend frameworks (React or Vue)
Proven experience deploying applications in cloud environments (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
Exposure to real-time data, APIs, or streaming systems

What Sets This Apart:

Direct impact on meaningful, accessibility-driven products
High visibility with leadership and influence on technical direction
Collaborative, in-person culture with strong mentorship
Competitive compensation + comprehensive benefits

If you’re a builder who thrives in product-driven environments and wants to create technology that matters, we’d like to connect.

Director of IT Operations (Minnesota-hybrid)

Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Type: Direct Hire
Job #52370

A leading North American retail brand is seeking a Director of IT Operations to lead and modernize its enterprise IT ecosystem. This organization supports thousands of distributed locations and is investing heavily in scalable infrastructure, cybersecurity, and operational excellence.

In this role, you will oversee IT operations, infrastructure, and security execution across a hybrid environment (cloud, co-location, and enterprise systems). You’ll drive reliability, resilience, and service quality while shaping how technology is delivered across the business.

What sets this apart:

Strategic seat at the leadership table (1 of 5 tech pillars)
Opportunity to break down silos and influence enterprise-wide change
High-impact initiatives including disaster recovery modernization and security evolution
Collaborative, values-driven culture with strong internal growth focus

If you’re a leader who blends technical credibility with strategic vision, we want to connect.

Software Team Lead (Embedded/D0-178)

Location: Minneapolis , Minnesota
Type: Direct Hire
Job #52355

A leading avionics innovator in the Midwest is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer / Technical Lead to drive development of mission-critical aircraft systems. This organization is experiencing rapid growth and is positioned to secure large-scale, multi-year aerospace programs.

This role offers a rare opportunity to own software direction in a highly regulated environment while mentoring a growing engineering team.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead embedded software development for avionics systems (C, bare-metal)
Own DO-178 processes including requirements, verification, and certification
Provide technical leadership to a junior-heavy team
Drive architecture, development standards, and execution timelines
Collaborate cross-functionally with hardware and production teams

Senior User Experience Specialist

Location: Minneapolis
Type: Direct Hire
Job #52330

SkyWater Search has partnered with a mission-driven, Twin Cities–based not-for-profit organization to find and hire their next Senior User Experience (UX) Specialist. This role plays a key part in shaping how individuals interact with digital systems used to earn and maintain professional credentials in the healthcare space.

We are targeting a UX professional with deep experience translating complex processes into simple, user-friendly digital experiences. The ideal candidate brings a strong background in UX design, content strategy, and usability testing, with experience working closely with IT and business stakeholders in a collaborative, cross-functional environment. Experience in regulated, healthcare, credentialing, or non-profit settings is highly preferred.

*Minnesota-based candidates only*

Sr. Programmer/Project Manager

Location: Glendale Heights, Illinois
Type: Direct Hire
Job #52299

A Chicago based manufacturer of precision industrial components is seeking a Senior Systems Developer/Project Manager to play a critical role in modernizing its technology landscape. With decades of steady growth and a strong reputation across automotive, aerospace, and industrial markets, this organization offers both stability and meaningful transformation work.

In this role, you’ll initially support and enhance a homegrown ERP platform, collaborating with a seasoned technical team. Within the first year, you’ll transition into a lead technical role driving ERP selection and implementation, influencing architecture, vendor decisions, and system integration.

Embedded Firmware Engineer (Minnesota Only)

Location: Eden Prairie , Minnesota
Type: Direct Hire
Job #52292

A leading industrial power solutions innovator in the Twin Cities is seeking an Embedded Firmware Engineer to help design and advance cutting-edge control systems used in semiconductor manufacturing and industrial automation.

This is a unique opportunity to join a profitable, mid-sized engineering firm (60+ employees) where your work directly impacts real-world applications—from chip fabrication to advanced manufacturing processes.

The Role:
You’ll design and develop embedded firmware for power control systems, with a strong focus on fieldbus communication (EtherCAT, Ethernet/IP, etc.). This role offers high ownership—ideal for engineers who thrive in environments with autonomy and hands-on hardware interaction.

Senior Engineering Project Manager (Minnesota-hybrid)

Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Type: Direct Hire
Job #52250

A leading global manufacturer is expanding its high-growth data-center solutions division and seeking a Senior Project Manager to help shape a next-generation Project Management Office.

This organization designs and manufactures mission-critical systems, demand is accelerating — and this role sits at the center of that growth.

Why This Opportunity

High-growth data-center sector
Visible impact building a PMO from the ground up
Competitive compensation with bonus
Flexible work model near Minneapolis

Senior Platform Architect (Minnesota – Hybrid)

Location: St. Louis Park, Minnesota
Type: Direct Hire
Job #52238

A leading global industrial technology company is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Systems Architect to help modernize and scale digital manufacturing platforms across its global operations.

This organization designs and manufactures mission-critical infrastructure used in data centers, industrial systems, and advanced technology environments. With rapid growth driven by the global expansion of AI and cloud infrastructure, the company is investing heavily in Industry 4.0 capabilities.

Role Overview

This leader will architect and scale Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and related digital platforms across multiple manufacturing sites worldwide. The role begins with stabilizing and optimizing an existing MES ecosystem before evolving into the enterprise architect responsible for global platform strategy.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

High-impact role tied to the AI data center infrastructure boom
Visibility to senior technology leadership
Opportunity to design global manufacturing architecture

IT Technician

Location: Minneapolis
Type: Contract To Hire
Job #52216

SkyWater Search is partnering with a fast-growing MSP looking to add an IT Technician (L2) to their team. Based in the Minneapolis area, this role offers the opportunity to stabilize systems, gain exposure to new areas in IT, and work with a small and growing team!

We’re seeking a creative problem solving customer-oriented individual who is comfortable traveling to client sites in the Minneapolis area who is ready to take on more ownership.

**Minnesota-based candidates only**

Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Type: Direct Hire
Job #52185

SkyWater has been retained by a regional bank ($5B-10B in total assets) with a strong presence across the Upper Midwest and Southwest to identify their Chief Technology Officer (CTO).

This organization is seeking to continue with their technology modernization efforts across IT, data, and information security. With nearly 30 branches across 4 states and over 100 years or serving rural and urban communities they are well positioned for the future. With a U.S. based technology team of approximately 50 FTEs and 3 Dir/VP level direct reports this CTO will spearhead several new initiatives and challenges; from establishing a true enterprise data strategy, cloud modernization, defining how AI can best serve the business, addressing technical debt, and prioritizing cybersecurity, there is no shortage of exciting work ahead.

The ideal candidate will have served in a banking / financial services or an adjacent domain IT leadership (1 or #2) role within a highly regulated environment, preferably with a software engineering / technology background. The candidate will have experience leading a professional services technology organization and develop processes that optimize team efficiency, deliver ROI for tech investments, and ensure that the technology roadmap is well aligned with broader company strategy. The candidate will have experience positioning an organization to remain tech forward while not chasing shiny objects and possess a strong mix of business and technology acumen. With this seat at the executive table, you will be a true business partner, not just a technologist and instrumental in making sure their technology + digital roadmap creates innovation aligned with business goals.

If you are interested in learning more about the opportunity, please apply directly.

No sponsorship is available and this position requires someone to be on-site in the Phoenix metropolitan area.

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