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.
Senior Tools Engineer
Company: Turtle Rock Studios
Location: North Suburbs
Posted Feb 28, 2023
Turtle Rock Studios is seeking a Senior Tools Engineer to join their team. The role involves writing plugins, adding features to game level creation tools, and maintaining existing toolsets. Requirements include 5+ years of professional tools programming experience, strong communication and problem-solving skills, and proficiency in C, C++, Python, and Visual Studio.
Software Analyst - Data Science
Company: Motorola Solutions
Location: Northwest Suburbs
Posted Mar 03, 2023
Motorola Solutions is a global leader in public safety and enterprise security, creating and connecting technologies to keep people safe. The Service Design Tools & Infrastructure team is responsible for providing exceptional service design and innovative technology solutions. The Software Analyst role involves building models for business decisions using predictive modeling, data science, and analysis. The team requires a Bachelor's Degree in Data Science or Computer Science and has a vaccine requirement.
Digital Product Security and Solutions Technology Leader
Company: Alcon
Location: North Suburbs
Posted Mar 04, 2023
Alcon is seeking a Digital Product Security and Solutions Technology Leader to join their Medical Digital Solutions Group. The role involves leading the team in implementing end-to-end technical product security strategies for SaMD and SiMD, as well as digital medical solutions. The ideal candidate should have strong leadership skills, detailed knowledge in digital technologies, cloud platforms, medical device development, and global regulations. Key responsibilities include providing technical security direction, identifying threats and vulnerabilities, influencing cross-functional teams, and developing product security innovations. Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree, 7 years of relevant experience, 5 years of demonstrated leadership, and fluency in English. Preferred qualifications include industry and government experience, medical device experience, and cybersecurity certifications.
Product Planner
Company: Motorola Solutions
Location: Northwest Suburbs
Posted Mar 02, 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 Product Support Management team member to manage supplier relationships, product orderability, and purchasing support.
Director, Distributor Strategy
Company: Abbott
Location: North Suburbs
Posted Feb 27, 2023
Abbott is a global healthcare leader with a mission to create breakthrough science to improve people's health. They offer a wide range of healthcare solutions, including diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals, and branded generic medicines. The company employs over 113,000 people worldwide. The job description for a Director of Distributor Strategy involves developing and updating distributor channel strategies, managing distributor performance, and optimizing partnerships. The required qualifications include a bachelor's degree, at least 7 years of experience in a fast-paced selling environment, and strong understanding of the diagnostics market and commercial channel management.
Accounting Internship - Summer 2023
Company: Paylocity
Location: Northwest Suburbs
Posted Feb 25, 2023
Paylocity is a cloud-based software company that creates customized HR solutions for small to mid-sized organizations. They offer award-winning culture, award-winning training, and internship opportunities. The role is a part-time position with a pay of $25/hour, and it requires a Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting with a GPA of 3.2/4.0 or higher.
Machine Learning Engineer (Clearable)
Company: Motorola Solutions
Location: Northwest Suburbs
Posted Feb 27, 2023
Motorola Solutions is a global leader in public safety and enterprise security, creating and connecting technologies for a safer world. They are building talent pipelines and seeking a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain necessary security clearance for a role in implementing and testing digital signal processing and AI/ML solutions for advanced SDR platforms. The position requires strong programming skills, curiosity, continuous learning, and the ability to adapt. The ideal candidate has a background in digital signal processing, AI/ML, and cellular/wireless communications.
Android Platform Software Engineering Intern 2023
Company: Motorola Solutions
Location: Northwest Suburbs
Posted Mar 03, 2023
Motorola Solutions is a global leader in public safety and enterprise security, creating and connecting technologies that keep people safe. They are seeking a Software Engineering Summer Internship candidate in Schaumburg, Illinois to work on state-of-the-art microprocessor-based digital communication systems using Java, Android Studio, and Android SDK. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or Computer Engineering, and be a US citizen or permanent resident with work authorization. The position requires knowledge of embedded software development, Agile/Scrum development methodology, and Test Driven Development. Motorola Solutions offers competitive benefits and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Principal Engineer
Company: Alcon
Location: North Suburbs
Posted Mar 04, 2023
Alcon, the largest eye care medical device company, is currently hiring a Principal Engineer for their R&D Support team in Lake Forest, California. The role involves working with UI Engineers, Requirements Engineers, Developers, and stakeholders to build world-class ophthalmology Software as a medical device (SaMD) Product. Key responsibilities include participating in the building of end-to-end clinical workflows, collaborating with UX designers, and leading product verification from an end-user perspective. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience, fluency in English, and at least 5 years of relevant experience. Prior experience in driving software product development in a medical device or healthcare environment is preferred. Alcon offers a competitive total rewards program, including compensation, benefits, and opportunities for long-term incentives.
Senior Technical Artist
Company: Turtle Rock Studios
Location: North Suburbs
Posted Mar 01, 2023
Turtle Rock Studios, an award-winning game developer, is seeking a Senior Technical Artist. The role involves championing asset pipeline creation, optimizing animation systems, and collaborating with various departments. The ideal candidate should have 5+ years of experience in game development, proficiency in digital content creation tools, and expertise in AAA Game Engines. Benefits include comprehensive health coverage, 401k matching, and flexible work arrangements.
Upgrade Operations Engineering- Summer 2023 Intern
Company: Motorola Solutions
Location: Northwest Suburbs
Posted Feb 28, 2023
Motorola Solutions is a global leader in public safety and enterprise security, creating and connecting technologies that keep people safe in their homes, workplaces, and communities. They offer integrated technology ecosystems for critical communications, video security, access control, and command center software, enabling collaboration in more powerful ways. The company is seeking a Bachelor's Degree holder in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, IT Networking, or related fields for an internship that may later convert to a full-time position. The company offers U.S. benefits, including medical, dental, and vision benefits, 401K with company match, and paid time off. They are an equal opportunity employer.
ASTRO Radio Infrastructure/NOC Technician
Company: Motorola Solutions
Location: Northwest Suburbs
Posted Feb 28, 2023
The Motorola Solutions company is a global leader in public safety and enterprise security, creating and connecting technologies that help keep people safe. They are seeking a skilled ASTRO Radio Infrastructure/NOC Technician to provide mission-critical technical support for their systems. The role involves remote technical support, issue resolution, and collaboration with customers and internal teams.