CTO - Growth & Strategy for Scalable Embedded Tech

Beacon EmbeddedWorks; Eden Prairie (MN); On-site; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon EmbeddedWorks in Eden Prairie, MN seeks a CTO to lead the R&D team, shape technology and portfolio strategy, and drive commercial growth across the Beacon and DTI portfolio.

You will translate market demand into technology roadmaps, manage investments, reduce technical debt, and represent Beacon in key customer and partner engagements while aligning with silicon vendors and ecosystem partners.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in embedded technology, product or platform leadership and customer-facing technical roles.
• Proven ability to link technology decisions to commercial success and long-term value creation.
• Strong communication skills and experience working cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, Operations, and Finance.
• Financial and commercial awareness when evaluating technology investments and tradeoffs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the R&D Team, including overseeing day-to-day activities, development and growth, and performance management.
• Define and maintain a coherent technology and product portfolio strategy across Beacon and DTI.
• Guide decisions on platform investments, lifecycle management, and build, buy, or partner tradeoffs.
• Promote disciplined portfolio focus on scalable, repeatable solutions while balancing strategic customer needs.
• Evaluate major technology and R&D investments, including commercial return, risk, and time to value.
• Serve as a senior technical representative in key customer and partner engagements.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Communication skills

Financial acumen

Education

MBA or equivalent business education

Job description

Beacon EmbeddedWorks in Eden Prairie, MN seeks a CTO to lead the R&D team, shape technology and portfolio strategy, and drive commercial growth across the Beacon and DTI portfolio.

You will translate market demand into technology roadmaps, manage investments, reduce technical debt, and represent Beacon in key customer and partner engagements while aligning with silicon vendors and ecosystem partners.