Cutting-Edge Technology Jobs in Chicago, IL

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Information Security Analyst (Hybrid, Greater Chicago Area)

Company: Byline Bank.

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Aug 13, 2025

Participates in risk assessments to identify and assess security risks of new, existing, or proposed infrastructure.

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HVAC Technician

Company: The Richmond Group USA

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Aug 13, 2025

If you have any type of technical training and/or mechanical ability *AND English is not your native language*, we want to hear from you. This is your…

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Anthropologie Sales Associate

Company: Anthropologie

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Aug 13, 2025

A Sales Associate contributes to driving sales through providing a genuine and unique experience to each customer.

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ETL Analyst/Data Scientist

Company: UChicago Medicine

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Aug 13, 2025

Working with both internal and external stakeholders, the ETL Analyst/Data Scientist will design and deliver data models, data structures, and informatics…

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ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEON - ASSOCIATE TO PARTNER TRACK

Company: Midland Oral Surgery

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Aug 13, 2025

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Pre/Post-Op Clinical Nurse

Company: Northwestern Medicine

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Aug 13, 2025

Current State of Illinois, Registered Professional Nurse license. Advances clinical expertise, as demonstrated through pursuit of informal and formal continuing…

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Information Security Risk Analyst - Intermediate

Company: UChicago Medicine

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Aug 13, 2025

Enhance the organization’s cybersecurity awareness and training efforts by communicating risk insights to technical and non-technical audiences.

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Senior Software Engineer

Company: Capital One

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Aug 13, 2025

Collaborate with and across Agile teams to design, develop, test, implement, and support technical solutions in full-stack development tools and technologies.

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Staff Accountant-Onsite

Company: Ignite Medical Resorts

Location: Park Ridge, IL

Posted Aug 13, 2025

Assist with year-end including gathering information for the completion of the annual financial statement reviews, Medicare and Medicaid cost reports and tax…

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Director, Data Science - Model Risk

Company: Capital One

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Aug 13, 2025

A PhD in a quantitative field (Statistics, Economics, Operations Research, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field) plus 4…

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Welder

Company: Sureway Group, Inc.

Location: Franklin Park, IL

Posted Aug 13, 2025

Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications. The Welder will work with different materials and tools, contributing to the production of…

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Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI DSS) Risk Analyst

Company: UChicago Medicine

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Aug 13, 2025

Bachelor's degree required in Information Security, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field or equivalent work experience.

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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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