Cutting-Edge Technology Jobs in Chicago, IL

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Public Safety Officer Lead - Swedish Hospital - Nights

Company: Endeavor Health

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Jul 16, 2025

A valid driver’s license. Required license and/or certification: CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) certification within six months of hire.

PT Vocational Lecturer- Construction Masonry

Company: City Colleges of Chicago

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Jul 14, 2025

Mentoring students for union entry or contractor placements. The instructor will prepare instructional materials, maintaining equipment, and tools, conducting…

Plumber Helper

Company: 24/7 Plumbing & Sewer LLC.

Location: Berwyn, IL

Posted Jul 15, 2025

Utilize hand tools and power tools safely and effectively. Familiarity with hand tools commonly used in construction and plumbing.

Insider Threat Intelligence Analyst

Company: Northern Trust Corp.

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Jul 15, 2025

Understanding of Supply-Chain risks, particularly vendors and technology attributed to nation-state intelligence activities.

Marketplace Digital Marketing Manager

Company: State of Illinois

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Jul 15, 2025

The Department of Insurance (DOI) regulates the insurance market in the State of Illinois including, but not limited to, licensing and educating insurance…

Machine Operator (2nd Shift)

Company: The Royal Group

Location: Alsip, IL

Posted Jul 15, 2025

A clean facility, featuring state-of-the-art technology. The employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. Year-round employment for job stability.

HVAC Refrigeration Service Technician

Company: Nextech

Location: Oak Brook, IL

Posted Jul 15, 2025

EPA certification and a valid driver’s license. Diagnose and repair HVAC/R systems, including electrical, mechanical, and electronic components.

HVAC Refrigeration Service Technician

Company: Nextech

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Jul 15, 2025

EPA certification and a valid driver’s license. Diagnose and repair HVAC/R systems, including electrical, mechanical, and electronic components.

Insider Threat Hunt Analyst

Company: Northern Trust Corp.

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Jul 14, 2025

Strong technical background in log analysis, data correlation, and behavioral analytics. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related…

Machine Operator (2nd Shift)

Company: Schwarz Partners LP

Location: Alsip, IL

Posted Jul 15, 2025

A clean facility, featuring state-of-the-art technology. The employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. Year-round employment for job stability.

HVAC Refrigeration Service Technician

Company: Nextech

Location: Norridge, IL

Posted Jul 15, 2025

EPA certification and a valid driver’s license. Diagnose and repair HVAC/R systems, including electrical, mechanical, and electronic components.

Sr Analyst, Incident Response

Company: PayPal

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Jul 16, 2025

We enable consumers to exchange funds more safely with merchants using a variety of funding sources, which may include a bank account, a PayPal or Venmo account…

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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