Cutting-Edge Technology Jobs in Chicago, IL

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Implementation Manager

Company: Augment

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Jul 28, 2025

Our founders recognized a pattern: talented professionals were stuck handling manual data entry, phone calls, and repetitive tasks, instead of focusing on high-…

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Experienced Sales/Leasing Consultant

Company: Village Green

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Jul 28, 2025

Promote the community through engaging social media content, creating and executing posts that enhances online presence and attract prospective residents. .

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Data and Business Analyst

Company: Illinois Institute of Technology

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Jul 28, 2025

Defines functional requirements for automating business processes and oversees data entry and user protocol for non-technical solutions.

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Precision CNC Machinist

Company: Janler

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Jul 28, 2025

Mastercam programming or 5-axis experience, a plus - we will train! Clean, air-conditioned work environment in a modern 20,000 sq. ft. facility.

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Journeyman Electrician - Chicago, IL

Company: Flock Safety

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Jul 29, 2025

Valid driver's license and clean driving record. Familiarize with Support Tools and Processes: Learn the internal systems, tools, and methodologies used to…

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Senior Presentation Associate

Company: Sealed Air

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Jul 28, 2025

Able to troubleshoot more complex or advanced tasks, equipment or software concerns on own; understands when to escalate a problem to a supervisory level.

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Advanced Rail Technology, Director of Engineering - Uptime

Company: Progress Rail

Location: La Grange, IL

Posted Jul 29, 2025

5+ years of project and/or product management in a technical field. 10+ years of engineering leadership preferably in the software field.

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Physician - Immediate Care

Company: Endeavor Health

Location: Chicago and Chicago’s Northern Suburbs, IL

Posted Jul 27, 2025

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Senior Project Manager - Interiors

Company: Michael Page

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Jul 26, 2025

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management or a related field. My client desires hard-working individuals who can be mentored and develop with senior level…

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Program Manager People Tech

Company: Uber

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Jul 28, 2025

Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, Labor Relations, or a related field. 3+ years of experience in program management, operations, or a similar…

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Program Manager II, Legal Tooling, Global Affairs

Company: Google

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Jul 26, 2025

Contribute to the development of tooling, solutions strategy and roadmap for Global Affairs stakeholders such as Legal and Risk Engineering, Privacy and Safety…

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Sales Associate

Company: The LaSalle Network

Location: Addison, IL

Posted Jul 28, 2025

Follow up on previous sales quotes, new leads, completed purchase orders and sales calls. Ability to interpret blueprints, drawings, and diagrams.

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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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