Lead UI/UX Product Architect & Development ManagerITASCA | Minneapolis, MNAbout the roleITASCA is seeking a Lead UI/UX Product Architect & Development Manager to lead a major, multi-year initiative: designing and building a next-generation user interface for ITASCA's advanced geomechanical modeling software.
This role is suited for a software product leader who can combine UI/UX architecture, project management, technical leadership, and user-centered design. You will help bridge the gap between complex scientific computing and intuitive software workflows for engineers and scientists who build, run, and interpret numerical models.
You will lead a development team, collaborate with internal stakeholders, work closely with software engine developers, and engage with clients and users to translate complex engineering workflows into clear, effective software solutions.
What you'll do- Develop and maintain a multi-year roadmap for a new UI platform, from scoping through deployment and iterative updates.
- Define milestones, manage sprints, allocate resources, and keep the project on schedule and within scope.
- Lead, mentor, and coordinate front-end and full-stack software developers.
- Define UI architecture, design patterns, technology choices, and frameworks to support scalability, performance, and long-term maintainability.
- Work closely with geomechanics engine developers to integrate numerical simulation back ends with user-facing front ends.
- Actively engage with clients and users to conduct research, gather feedback, and translate engineering workflows into product requirements.
- Collaborate with executive leadership, domain experts, and product managers to align UI strategy with broader business goals.
What you bringRequired- Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience managing software development projects, leading development teams, and managing complex timelines.
- Strong technical background in modern UI/UX design concepts, desktop or web-based interface frameworks, and graphics/visualization libraries.
- Demonstrated success in a client-facing or user-facing role, with the ability to navigate feedback from technical users and business stakeholders.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Authorization to work in the United States.
Strongly valued- Experience developing software for engineering, scientific computing, CAD, 3D GIS, FEM, numerical simulation, or related technical environments.
- Experience rendering or visualizing large datasets, 3D meshes, or complex spatial data.
- Backend development experience with Python, Node.js, C++, or similar technologies.
- Front-end development experience with React, JavaScript, or related frameworks.
- Experience working with product managers, domain experts, and technical customers to define software requirements.
Location and work arrangementThis is a full-time position based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The role will require substantial on-site collaboration, with flexibility where appropriate.
Compensation and benefitsThe anticipated salary range is $120,000-$160,000 annually, depending on experience, qualifications, and skill set.
We value your contributions and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience
- Performance bonuses, including cash and company stock
- Health, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family
- Generous paid time off from day one
- Paid holidays
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid parental leave
- Company-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance
