Fast-Growing Startup Jobs in Chicago, IL

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Packaging Engineer Manager

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Location: Itasca, IL

Posted Jan 27, 2025

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Human Resources Analyst

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Location: Hickory Hills, IL

Posted Jan 27, 2025

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Senior Business Developer - Energy Incentives

Company: Wipfli

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Jan 26, 2025

Wipfli is seeking a Senior Business Developer for its Construction and Real Estate team. The ideal candidate will focus on growing professional services sales into target client segments, closing new energy incentive sales opportunities, and identifying and providing leads to industry resources. The role involves managing the sales process, coordinating team selling, forming and guiding the Opportunity Pursuit Team, translating growth marketing plans into sales tactics, and producing management reports. Required qualifications include a bachelor's degree, 5-10 years of experience in the energy or A&E space, experience selling specialty tax services to A&E firms, and a track record of revenue attainment. Wipfli offers competitive compensation, benefits, and flexibility for remote work.

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eCommerce Senior Manager

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Location: Gurnee, IL

Posted Jan 27, 2025

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Product Manager - Pangea (Hybrid)

Company: Enova

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Jan 27, 2025

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Property Adjuster - Field Estimating – Chicagoland, IL

Company: Allstate

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Jan 27, 2025

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Senior Campaign Manager

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Location: Mundelein, IL

Posted Jan 27, 2025

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Microsoft 365 System Administrator

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Location: Lake Bluff, IL

Posted Jan 27, 2025

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Packaging Engineer Manager

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Location: Mundelein, IL

Posted Jan 27, 2025

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Store Associate

Company: CVS Health

Location: Joliet, IL

Posted Jan 27, 2025

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Pharmacy Clerk - Moline, IL

Company: UnitedHealth Group

Location: Rock Island, IL

Posted Jan 27, 2025

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eCommerce Senior Manager

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Location: Lake Bluff, IL

Posted Jan 27, 2025

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are typical salary ranges by seniority in fast‑growing startups?
Junior engineers earn $70k–$90k, mid‑level $90k–$120k, senior $120k–$160k, staff/lead $160k–$200k, and executive roles like VP/CTO $200k–$250k. Product managers follow a similar ladder, with senior PMs reaching $140k–$180k plus 2–4% equity.
What skills and certifications are most valued in fast‑growing startups?
Hands‑on experience with React, Node.js, TypeScript, Go, and Python is essential. Cloud mastery—AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Google Cloud Professional Data Engineer, or Azure Solutions Architect—is highly prized. Agile credentials like Certified Scrum Master or SAFe Agilist, and data‑analysis tools such as Looker or Tableau add extra weight.
Is remote work available for fast‑growing startup roles?
Yes—most early‑stage startups adopt a remote‑first or hybrid model, allowing engineers, designers, and marketers to work from any location with a stable internet connection. Some product or sales roles may require occasional on‑site demos, but overall flexibility remains the norm.
What career progression paths look like in fast‑growing startups?
Engineers often move from junior to senior, then to tech lead, engineering manager, and finally VP of Engineering. Product managers progress from associate PM to senior PM, product lead, and head of product. Design leads can grow into UX director or chief design officer, while sales roles climb from SDR to account executive, to sales director.
What industry trends are shaping fast‑growing startups?
AI/ML integration, edge‑computing platforms, blockchain‑based fintech, telehealth, climate‑tech, and remote collaboration tools are driving the next wave of growth. Startups that embed data privacy, zero‑trust security, and sustainability metrics into their core offerings are attracting top talent and investors.

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