Tech Jobs in Northwest Suburbs
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The Northwest Suburbs, spanning Evanston, Wilmette, Northbrook, and Glenview, have surged as a tech hotspot thanks to a blend of top‑tier research from Northwestern University, a thriving life‑sciences corridor, and a growing number of cloud‑native firms such as Google and Accenture. Proximity to Chicago’s finance hub plus a strong network of venture capital in the region gives local talent immediate access to high‑growth opportunities.
Software engineers, data scientists, and cybersecurity specialists are in demand at companies ranging from Medtronic’s digital‑health platform in nearby Dublin to Cigna’s AI‑driven claims analytics in Evanston. Start‑ups like Peak Games and larger enterprises such as Microsoft and Salesforce maintain on‑site offices in Northbrook and Highland Park, while remote‑first teams at Shopify and Atlassian hire from the suburbs.
While the median household income in the area is above national averages, the cost of living – especially housing – is high, with average home prices near $400,000. Salary transparency on Job Transparency lets candidates compare offers from firms like Accenture ($110K–$140K for mid‑level developers) against local living costs, ensuring they make informed decisions before moving or negotiating.
Sr. EHS&S Assurance Leader (Open to Remote)
Company: Baxter International Inc.
Location: North Suburbs
Posted Apr 17, 2023
The Sr. Manager- Global EHS&S Assurance is responsible for leading and managing various EHS&S assurance programs, including data management, assessments/audit cycles, corrective actions effectiveness reviews, incident management, regulatory compliance, company policies and standards, and ISO 14001 & ISO 45001. They build collaborative partnerships, influence key business decisions, and ensure a well-designed and assured approach to EHS&S management.
Art Director (Maps)
Company: Turtle Rock Studios
Location: North Suburbs
Posted Apr 14, 2023
Turtle Rock Studios is seeking an experienced Art Director with Maps focus to lead the art team for their latest co-op shooter franchise, Back 4 Blood. The role involves directing and guiding maps through the pipeline, working with various departments, providing mentorship, and ensuring high-quality and consistency across environments. The ideal candidate should have experience in art direction, modern FPS engines, and a passion for games and map building.
Accounting Manager
Company: Baxter International Inc.
Location: North Suburbs
Posted Apr 11, 2023
This text is about a role at Baxter, an organization that saves and sustains lives. The position involves supporting the Finance organization, ensuring accurate accounting treatment, and collaborating with various Operations teams. The role requires strong cross-functional collaboration and leadership. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading and being held accountable for the analysis and execution of the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
Manufacturing Engineer
Company: Motorola Solutions
Location: Northwest Suburbs
Posted Apr 16, 2023
Motorola Solutions is a global leader in public safety and enterprise security, creating and connecting technologies for safety, security, and connectivity. The Applied Technology organization focuses on unique, challenging projects, applying leading-edge technologies to support security and safety worldwide. The manufacturing engineering role involves surface mount technology processes, mechanical assembly, and PCB rework, with a focus on new process development and implementation.
Senior Analyst, Pricing and Strategy
Company: Baxter International Inc.
Location: North Suburbs
Posted Apr 11, 2023
This is where you save and sustain lives. At Baxter, we are deeply connected by our mission. Your role at Baxter is to support the Sales organization with quick and accurate sales analyses on products, customers and contract agreements. You will also assist in developing customer contracts and amendments with regards to financial impact while ensuring alignment on commercial objectives. The successful candidate for this job may be required to verify that he or she has been vaccinated against COVID-19.
Platform Product Director
Company: Alcon
Location: North Suburbs
Posted Apr 10, 2023
Alcon is seeking a Product Director, Platform to lead product management, development, and investment strategy for digital health software solutions. The role involves building and leading a team of product managers, collaborating with SMEs, and shaping the commercial potential of Alcon's connectivity, data, and AI platforms. The candidate should have 10 years of relevant experience and a deep understanding of digital health solutions, customer needs, market trends, and technology trends.
Gameplay Engineer
Company: Turtle Rock Studios
Location: North Suburbs
Posted Apr 17, 2023
Turtle Rock Studios, an award-winning game developer, is seeking an experienced Gameplay Engineer for their upcoming AAA project. The role involves working with an interdisciplinary team to design, prototype, and implement new gameplay features using C/C++ and Microsoft Visual Studio. The company offers a flexible work environment, medical and dental benefits, 401k matching, and career development opportunities.
Director, Product Marketing
Company: Abbott
Location: North Suburbs
Posted Apr 16, 2023
Abbott is a global healthcare leader offering a wide range of life-changing technologies and services. The company employs over 115,000 people in more than 160 countries. The Director, Product Marketing role involves leading a team to drive innovation, new product introductions, and market expansion for the Toxicology and Occupational Health business unit. The role requires working closely with various departments and implementing a marketing plan to create demand for Abbott's products.
Associate Director - Product Security Lifecycle (Lake Forest, CA or Remote)
Company: Alcon
Location: North Suburbs
Posted Apr 11, 2023
Alcon is a global leader in eye care with a mission to improve sight and improve lives. They offer a collaborative environment, robust benefits, and opportunities for career growth. The Associate Director, Product Security Lifecycle will be responsible for managing and ensuring products comply with cybersecurity pre-market and post-market activities and supporting governance, compliance, and risk management initiatives.
Senior Business Analyst IT
Company: Abbott
Location: North Suburbs
Posted Apr 14, 2023
Abbott is a global healthcare leader that offers a wide range of life-changing technologies and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals, and branded generic medicines. They serve people in more than 160 countries and provide career development, free medical coverage, retirement savings, tuition reimbursement, and other benefits. The Sr. IT Business Analyst position involves supporting manufacturing and supply chain systems, analyzing business processes, and developing solutions for technology-related business problems.
Director Analytics
Company: Abbott
Location: North Suburbs
Posted Apr 09, 2023
Abbott is a global healthcare leader offering life-changing technologies in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals, and branded generic medicines. They serve people in over 160 countries with a focus on rapid diagnostic testing and data-driven marketing strategies.
Americas Operations and Distribution Analyst
Company: Motorola Solutions
Location: Northwest Suburbs
Posted Apr 13, 2023
Motorola Solutions is a global leader in public safety and enterprise security, creating technologies to keep people safe. The company is looking for a Distribution Fulfillment Analyst to manage quality, cost, and delivery performance for North America and Latin America distribution operations.