Cutting-Edge Technology Jobs in Chicago, IL

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Developmental Engineer

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Location: Rock Island, IL

Posted Feb 08, 2025

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Travel CT Technologist - $2,512 per week

Company: Health Advocates Network-Allied

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Posted Feb 11, 2025

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Developmental Engineer

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Location: Crestwood, IL

Posted Feb 08, 2025

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Verizon Sales Consultant

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Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Feb 08, 2025

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Sr Enterprise Account Executive

Company: ServiceNow

Location: Chicago, IL / Remote

Posted Feb 08, 2025

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Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg - $1,979 per week

Company: Advantis Medical

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Posted Feb 08, 2025

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Production Worker - 3rd Shift

Company: Eaton

Location: Edwardsville, IL

Posted Feb 08, 2025

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BCG Platinion | Lead IT Architect, Public Sector Industry Leader (Defense & Security, Civil Sector)

Company: Boston Consulting Group

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Feb 09, 2025

Bachelor's Degree in information technology, business administration, computer science, business management, or system controls & engineering or a related field…

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Analyst, Senior Engineering

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Location: Rockford, IL

Posted Feb 08, 2025

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Developmental Engineer

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Location: Jacksonville, IL

Posted Feb 08, 2025

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Assistant Manager - Randall Square S/C

Company: Gap Inc.

Location: St. Charles, IL

Posted Feb 08, 2025

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BCG Platinion | Senior MarTech IT Architect

Company: Boston Consulting Group

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Feb 09, 2025

Bachelor’s degree in information technology, marketing, business administration, computer science, information systems, or system controls & engineering or a…

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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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