Cutting-Edge Technology Jobs in Chicago, IL

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Principal Application Engineer (iOS Developer)

Company: Discover

Location: Riverwoods, IL

Posted Jan 25, 2025

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On-Demand: Guest Advocate (Cashier), General Merchandise, Fulfillment, Food and Beverage, Style (T1168)

Company: Target

Location: Deerfield, IL

Posted Jan 25, 2025

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Specialty Sales (Style, Tech, Beauty, Ulta Beauty) (T0833)

Company: Target

Location: Vernon Hills, IL

Posted Jan 25, 2025

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Guest Advocate (Cashier or Front of Store Attendant/Cart Attendant) (T0894)

Company: Target

Location: Joliet, IL

Posted Jan 25, 2025

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GM and Food (General Merchandise, Closing, Fulfillment, Inbound, Food and Beverage , Starbucks) (T0943)

Company: Target

Location: Champaign, IL

Posted Jan 25, 2025

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On-Demand: Guest Advocate (Cashier), General Merchandise, Fulfillment, Food and Beverage, Style (T2081)

Company: Target

Location: North Riverside, IL

Posted Jan 25, 2025

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Supervisor, Production

Company: Sysco

Location: West Dundee, IL

Posted Jan 25, 2025

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Food and Beverage , Food Service, Starbucks, Deli, Bakery (T1912)

Company: Target

Location: Mundelein, IL

Posted Jan 25, 2025

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Guest Advocate (Cashier or Front of Store Attendant/Cart Attendant) (T1801)

Company: Target

Location: Cary, IL

Posted Jan 25, 2025

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Equipment Service Technician - PEORIA/BLOOMINGTON

Company: Coca-Cola

Location: Peoria, IL

Posted Jan 25, 2025

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Manager, Sales Development

Company: Flexport

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Jan 25, 2025

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daily support liaison strong computer skills knowledge of SQL

Operations Associate

Company: Wolverine Trading

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Jan 25, 2025

The job posting is for a role that involves daily support liaison with a clearing firm and trading group, including checking trades, resolving discrepancies, and reconciling trading position balances. The role also involves communicating with traders, checking trading positions, and working closely with related parties to resolve internal issues. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree, strong computer skills, knowledge of SQL, strong attention to detail, and excellent communication skills. Wolverine Trading offers a competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for professional development. The company culture is team-oriented, with a flat organizational structure, and offers various perks such as free meals, an onsite gym, and company outings.

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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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