Cutting-Edge Technology Jobs in Chicago, IL

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Painter/Taper

Company: Pepper Construction

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Jun 30, 2025

Finishing corners and angles, measuring, cutting and installing metal corner beads, filling joints, nail indentations, holes and cracks.

Engineering Project Manager

Company: JobTarget for Sun Chemical Corporation

Location: Northlake, IL

Posted Jun 28, 2025

Manage engineering consultants and contractors to ensure project success. 5-10 years of experience in project engineering or comparable technical roles.

Retail Sales Consultant, MWT| AT&T Authorized Retailer -Hillside, IL

Company: Millennium Wireless Technology

Location: Hillside, IL

Posted Jun 30, 2025

_*Our stores have thousands of local residents coming in to check on their services, upgrade their cell phones, choose different packages, buy the latest new…

Senior Manager Software Engineering, Full Stack (Java/Go, Angular/React, AWS)

Company: Capital One

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Jun 27, 2025

Capital One will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws regarding…

Regional Marketing Specialist

Company: Polsinelli PC

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Jun 30, 2025

Experience managing budgets and driving cost-effective strategies. The successful candidate will work with the Senior Regional Marketing Manager and on the…

Early Career Assistant Planning Project Manager

Company: WSP

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Jun 29, 2025

Capable interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to a technical and non-technical…

HVAC Refrigeration Service Technician

Company: Nextech

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Jun 27, 2025

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

Customer Support Associate

Company: Drive Sally

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Jun 30, 2025

Complete driver onboarding (pricing, contract execution, vehicle matching). In this role, you will meet with and handle service requests for our prospective and…

iOS Software Engineer

Company: Examinetics Inc

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Jun 28, 2025

Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in computer science or related field. Strong skills in RESTful API integration and state management.

SERVICE NOW ENGINEER - GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT (REMOTE OPPORTUNITY)

Company: Hyatt Corporate Office

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Jun 26, 2025

Responsible for the design, implementation, and configuration of ServiceNow applications and modules aligned with ITSM processes.

Commercial Metal Stud Carpenter

Company: The Edge Construction

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Jun 26, 2025

Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation. Candidates will be framing out entry-ways, rooms, windows and doors; for ground up builds and…

Sales Consultant

Company: Mattress Warehouse

Location: Forest Park, IL

Posted Jun 28, 2025

We use state of the art technology including tablets, mobile point of sales (POS), and our exclusive bedMatch system.

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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