Tech Jobs in Silver Lake, WI

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Silver Lake’s position 20 miles north of Madison places it in the heart of Wisconsin’s technology corridor. The town boasts a 4.5‑star rating on quality of life indexes, a growing broadband network, and a low crime rate that attracts tech talent looking for a balance between urban opportunities and suburban calm.

The tech landscape here is anchored by industry giants and nimble startups. Medtronic’s Madison hub, Lockheed Martin’s satellite operations, and Google’s data center all draw engineering talent, while local firms such as Lakeview Analytics, Silver Lake Cybersecurity Solutions, and AI‑focus startup NeuralNet Labs provide roles in data science, AI/ML, and cybersecurity.

Residents pay a median home price of about $250,000—roughly 10% below the Madison average—and monthly rents hover around $1,200. With a cost‑of‑living index of 95, tech salaries must deliver a competitive edge; salary transparency from JobTransparency lets candidates compare offers and negotiate confidently.

Principal Engineer

Company: Northwestern Mutual

Location: Milwaukee, WI

Posted Feb 01, 2025

Northwestern Mutual is a growing, innovative company that invests in its people and makes a positive difference in the financial security industry. They are seeking a Principal Engineer with a proven track record in solutioning, implementing, and delivering on business strategy. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of technology solutions, strong analytical and leadership skills, and experience in mentoring engineers. The role involves applying industry-leading best practices, designing high-impact solutions, and influencing technical business and product leadership. The company offers competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for career growth.

Technical Product Manager - Contact Center Experience Solutions

Company: Northwestern Mutual

Location: Milwaukee, WI

Posted Feb 01, 2025

Northwestern Mutual is a strong, innovative, and growing company that invests in its people and makes a positive difference. They are seeking a highly motivated Infrastructure & Cloud Services Product Manager for a hybrid role based in Milwaukee, requiring 3 days onsite per week. The role involves building tools and experiences for development teams and end-users, focusing on secure platform consumption with connectivity governance, auditability, and operations. The candidate will work with a team of developers and engineers to define product vision and strategy, and deliver experiences to enable clients' financial security. Key responsibilities include setting product vision, analyzing KPIs, gathering requirements, designing partnerships, conducting data and customer research, prioritizing features, and facilitating ceremonies. Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree, 24 years of experience, and at least 2 years in a Product Management role. Familiarity with the financial services industry, BI tools, and Scrum Framework is preferred. Northwestern Mutual offers competitive compensation, flexible work schedules, concierge service, comprehensive benefits, and employee resource groups.

Strategy & Operations Lead, Applied Pay GTM and Partnerships

Company: Applied Systems

Location: Salt Lake City, UT

Posted Feb 01, 2025

Applied Systems Inc, a global leader in insurance technology, is seeking a highly motivated and results-oriented Strategy & Operations Lead for their Applied Pay team. The role involves optimizing gotomarket operations, negotiating new partnership deals, managing ongoing coordination with existing partners, and supporting Applied Pay's strategy planning processes. Key responsibilities include partnership management, analysis and forecasting, project management, GTM support, and process optimization. The ideal candidate should have 5+ years of experience in management consulting, investment banking, partnership management, business strategy, venture capital, private equity, or corporate advisory, with expertise in the payments and/or insurance industries. They should possess strong data analysis, financial modeling, negotiation, and contract management skills, along with excellent organization and communication abilities. Benefits include health insurance, wellness incentives, retirement savings plans, work-life balance, and opportunities for career growth.

Assistant Director-Operational Risk Management

Company: Northwestern Mutual

Location: Milwaukee, WI

Posted Feb 01, 2025

Northwestern Mutual is seeking an Assistant Director for Enterprise Risk Management. The role involves coordinating and monitoring operational risk across the enterprise, designing and evolving the risk management strategy, and collaborating with various business partners. The candidate should have a degree in business, finance, risk management, or a related field, and at least seven years of progressive experience in risk management, audit, compliance, or related fields. Key skills include excellent communication, strategic thinking, problem-solving, and leadership abilities. The company offers competitive compensation, flexible work schedules, concierge service, comprehensive benefits, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of tech jobs are available in Silver Lake, WI?
Software engineers, data scientists, cybersecurity analysts, DevOps engineers, product managers, UI/UX designers, embedded systems developers, and AI/ML researchers are all in demand. Companies like Medtronic, Lockheed Martin, Google Madison, Lakeview Analytics, and Silver Lake Cybersecurity Solutions post openings across these roles.
Are most tech jobs remote or on-site?
The region offers a hybrid model; many roles at Medtronic and Lockheed Martin require on-site presence for collaboration, while startups such as NeuralNet Labs and Lakeview Analytics favor remote or hybrid arrangements. Google’s Madison data center offers full on-site positions.
Who are the major employers in the area?
Medtronic, Lockheed Martin, Google Madison, Lakeview Analytics, Silver Lake Cybersecurity Solutions, and the local University of Wisconsin–Madison research labs are the primary tech employers driving the local market.
What salary expectations should I anticipate?
Software engineers earn between $70k and $110k, data scientists $80k‑$120k, cybersecurity analysts $75k‑$115k, and product managers $90k‑$130k. The median tech salary in Silver Lake hovers around $92k, adjusted for local cost of living.
How can I successfully relocate to Silver Lake for tech work?
Research housing options near downtown or the Lakeview neighborhood, calculate total cost of living including utilities and commuting, network with local meetups such as Silver Lake Technology Group, and use JobTransparency’s salary data to negotiate an offer that meets your financial goals.

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