Cutting-Edge Technology Jobs in Chicago, IL

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Developmental Engineer

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Location: Peoria, IL

Posted Feb 03, 2025

Senior Software Developer - Java

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Location: Lake Bluff, IL

Posted Feb 03, 2025

Software Developer - Java

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Location: Hickory Hills, IL

Posted Feb 03, 2025

Senior Software Developer - Java

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Location: Rolling Meadows, IL

Posted Feb 03, 2025

Software Developer - Java

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Location: Gurnee, IL

Posted Feb 03, 2025

Developmental Engineer

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Location: Sheffield, IL

Posted Feb 03, 2025

Lead Marketing Program

Company: Discover

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Feb 03, 2025

Discover is offering a job opportunity for a marketing professional with experience in business marketing, brand communications, project management, integrated marketing, advertising, payments services, or related fields. The role involves managing marketing programs and initiatives to increase acceptance, product adoption, and grow volume for the network. The position requires 50% of the time to be devoted to managing the copy approval process and the other 50% to projects related to customer experience and complaint resolution. The company values diversity and inclusion, and offers a competitive total compensation package, including benefits such as paid parental leave, paid time off, 401k plan, medical, dental, vision, health savings account, STD, life, LTD, and AD&D, recognition program, education assistance, commuter benefits, family support programs, and employee stock purchase plan.

Parts Washer Sales Specialist

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Location: West Dundee, IL

Posted Feb 03, 2025

Sales Analyst

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Location: Niles, IL

Posted Feb 03, 2025

Java Full Stack

Company: Wipro

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Feb 03, 2025

VP, Sales Operations

Company: IMO Health

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Feb 03, 2025

IMO Health is looking for a VP Sales Operations to lead and optimize their sales strategy. The role involves partnering with sales leadership, CFO, and the executive team to develop and execute the annual sales plan. The ideal candidate should have strong analytical skills, expertise in CRM platforms, and experience in leading high-performing teams. They will be responsible for improving sales productivity, overseeing pipeline management, and developing sales enablement programs.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are typical salary ranges by seniority for Cutting‑Edge Technology roles?
Entry‑level AI/ML engineers earn $90k–$120k, mid‑level $120k–$160k, senior $160k–$210k, and principal/lead roles $210k–$280k. Quantum developers follow a similar scale but start at $110k–$140k, mid at $140k–$190k, and senior at $190k–$250k, often with a 10%–15% equity component.
Which skills and certifications are most demanded in this category?
Core languages: Python, C++, Rust, and Q# for quantum. Frameworks: TensorFlow, PyTorch, JAX, and Qiskit. Cloud expertise: AWS SageMaker, Azure AI, and GCP Vertex. Certifications: TensorFlow Developer, AWS Certified Machine Learning – Specialty, IBM Quantum Developer, and Certified Blockchain Developer (CBDE). Hands‑on projects on Kaggle, Hackathon participation, and published research elevate a candidate’s profile.
Is remote work common for Cutting‑Edge Technology positions?
Yes. Over 70% of listed roles offer full‑remote or hybrid options. Companies provide cloud‑based development environments, virtual lab access for quantum simulators, and remote‑first collaboration tools (e.g., GitHub Codespaces, JupyterHub, and Discord/Slack). Support for home‑office budgets and flexible schedules is standard.
What career progression paths exist in this field?
Technical tracks: Junior → Mid → Senior → Principal → Staff Engineer. Managerial tracks: Team Lead → Engineering Manager → Director of Engineering → VP of Technology. Lateral moves to product, data science, or research labs are common. Clear performance metrics, mentorship programs, and promotion criteria are published on job listings.
What industry trends should candidates monitor in Cutting‑Edge Technology?
Quantum advantage is moving from simulation to real‑world problem solving, demanding expertise in error correction and hardware‑software co‑design. Edge AI is expanding into autonomous drones and IoT, requiring low‑power inference and on‑device learning. AI democratization tools (AutoML, LLM fine‑tuning) lower barriers but increase demand for model governance. 5G and edge computing convergence fuels new network‑edge AI services.

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