Cutting-Edge Technology Jobs in Chicago, IL

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Manager, Advanced Manufacturing Engineer - Machining

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Location: Naperville, IL

Posted Jan 30, 2025

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Area Manager, Wet Mill

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Location: Bloomington, IL

Posted Jan 30, 2025

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Cyber Security Analyst - L4

Company: Wipro

Location: Jacksonville, IL

Posted Jan 30, 2025

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Area Manager, Wet Mill

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Location: Champaign, IL

Posted Jan 30, 2025

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Salesforce Developer (Remote)

Company: Inspira Financial

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Jan 29, 2025

Inspira Financial is seeking talented Software Engineers to join their cross-functional DevOps-based Agile team. The ideal candidate will have expertise in both frontend and backend coding languages, development frameworks, and third-party libraries. They should possess strong programming skills, data and database skills, cloud skills, and experience with containers and Kubernetes. The role involves collaborating with users, engineers, designers, and product managers to foster ideation and deliver cutting-edge software solutions. The Software Engineer II will report to the Director of Software Engineering in the Technology Department. Inspira Financial offers competitive compensation and benefits, and has been recognized for its remarkable growth and outstanding workplace culture.

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Senior Tax Analyst

Company: ZS

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Jan 30, 2025

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Area Manager, Wet Mill

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Location: Champaign, IL

Posted Jan 30, 2025

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Area Manager, Wet Mill

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Location: Decatur, IL

Posted Jan 30, 2025

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Manager, Advanced Manufacturing Engineer - Machining

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Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Jan 30, 2025

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Area Manager, Wet Mill

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Location: Champaign, IL

Posted Jan 30, 2025

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RN - Home Health - PRN

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Location: Decatur, IL

Posted Jan 30, 2025

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Area Manager, Wet Mill

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Location: Springfield, IL

Posted Jan 30, 2025

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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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