Anticipated Vacancies Jobs in Chicago, IL

Entry‑level (0‑2 yrs): $90k‑$120k. Mid‑level (2‑5 yrs): $120k‑$160k. Senior (5‑9 yrs): $160k‑$220k. Lead (9‑12 yrs): $220k‑$280k. Principal (12+ yrs): $280k‑$350k. Salaries fluctuate by region and cloud‑native skill depth.

Core technical skills include Python, TensorFlow or PyTorch, Docker, Kubernetes, and Terraform for cloud‑native deployments. Quantum roles demand proficiency with Qiskit or Cirq and IBM Quantum Experience. Certifications such as AWS Certified Machine Learning – Specialty, Google Cloud Professional Machine Learning Engineer, IBM Quantum Developer, and Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) are highly valued.

Over 70% of Anticipated Vacancies listings support fully remote or hybrid arrangements. Companies such as OpenAI, Google, and IBM offer global remote positions, while others provide flexible onsite rotations. Remote work reduces geographic pay disparities and expands the talent pool.

Typical progression starts with a Junior ML Engineer → MLOps Engineer → AI Solutions Architect → AI Product Manager → Head of AI or Director of Machine Learning. Quantum engineers can move from Quantum Developer → Quantum Lead Engineer → Quantum Research Director. Continuous learning and cross‑disciplinary projects accelerate advancement.

Key trends include the democratization of AI through low‑code platforms, edge AI for real‑time inference on IoT devices, quantum‑assisted machine learning, and AI governance frameworks. Security‑by‑design for AI workloads and the rise of AI‑first product strategies also shape hiring priorities.