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 Financial Analyst

Company: Baxter International Inc.

Location: North Suburbs

Posted Mar 21, 2024

Baxter is creating a new company, Vantive, from its $5B Kidney Care segment. Vantive will leverage Baxter's 70-year legacy in acute therapies and dialysis to provide top-notch care. The company aims to revolutionize kidney care and other vital organ support. The Senior Financial Analyst role at Baxter involves supporting the Kidney Care function, leading financial planning processes, and providing analytical support for management decisions. The estimated base salary for this position is $72,000 to $99,000 annually.

Software Engineer - 308376

Company: Grainger

Location: North Suburbs

Posted Mar 21, 2024

Grainger Corporate Services LLC is seeking a Software Engineer in Lake Forest, IL. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering or related field and 3 years of related experience. The role involves working with product owners and team members to gather and analyze requirements, develop applications for customers and State Farm agents, create merge requests, develop RESTFUL web services, migrate existing visualforce pages to lightning web components, develop unit test cases, perform code reviews, and identify, prioritize, and fix bugs. The company is committed to equal employment opportunity and fostering an inclusive environment.

Senior Rendering Engineer

Company: Turtle Rock Studios

Location: North Suburbs

Posted Mar 21, 2024

Turtle Rock Studios, an award-winning game development company based in Orange County, CA, is seeking a Senior Rendering Engineer. The role involves designing and building new rendering features in Unreal Engine 5, maintaining cross-platform technologies, and ensuring optimal experiences for creative teams and players. The ideal candidate should have at least 5 years of experience as an engine or rendering programmer, strong knowledge of C++ and math concepts, and experience with rendering algorithms and graphics API concepts. Benefits include comprehensive health coverage, 401k matching, profit sharing, student loan repayment, career improvement, flexible work arrangements, generous time off, and company events. The estimated base pay range is $136,000—$170,000 USD.

FinOps Staff Accountant ll

Company: Onbe

Location: Northwest Suburbs

Posted Mar 21, 2024

Onbe, a rapidly growing FinTech, is seeking a Staff Accountant II to join their Financial Operations team. The role involves ensuring financial record completeness and integrity, preparing monthly client revenue share reports, and assisting in client account reconciliations. The position is a hybrid role, requiring onsite work 1-2 days per week at the Buffalo Grove, IL location. Responsibilities include automating the invoicing system, preparing journal entries, communicating with internal and external collaborators, conducting regular reconciliations, identifying discrepancies, maintaining documentation, improving financial processes, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, experience in financial reconciliation and accounting roles, strong understanding of accounting principles, proficiency with Microsoft Excel, attention to detail, analytical skills, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively. The base salary range is between $57,330.00 to $80,262.00 with eligibility for an annual bonus. Onbe values diversity and inclusion, offering competitive benefits and a culture that celebrates differences.

Global HR Project Manager Lead

Company: Gallagher

Location: Northwest Suburbs

Posted Mar 21, 2024

Gallagher is a global leader in insurance, risk management, and consulting services, offering competitive salaries and benefits. The company is looking for a Global HR Operations Project Manager Lead to lead large-scale, complex projects and modernize HR technology.

Associate End User Computing Support Analyst

Company: Paylocity

Location: Northwest Suburbs

Posted Mar 20, 2024

Paylocity is an award-winning provider of cloud-based HR and payroll software solutions, offering a complete platform for the modern workforce. The company provides a range of benefits and perks to its employees, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and a 401(k) match. Paylocity is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion.

Cyber Product Manager

Company: Gallagher

Location: Northwest Suburbs

Posted Mar 21, 2024

Gallagher is a global leader in insurance, risk management, and consulting services, offering competitive salaries and benefits. The company is looking for a Cyber Product Manager to contribute to its Global Cyber and Information Security organization.

Finance Manager of Capital Markets & Benefit Plans

Company: Baxter International Inc.

Location: North Suburbs

Posted Mar 20, 2024

Baxter, a global healthcare company, is seeking a Finance Manager for Capital Markets & Benefit Plans. The role involves managing Baxter's capital structure, financial modeling, compliance, and investment strategies. Key responsibilities include constructing WACC, managing commercial paper programs, providing monthly valuation and reporting of financial instruments, and supporting rating agency analytics. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field, an MBA/CPA/CFA/CTP is preferred, and at least 5 years of Capital Markets experience. Baxter offers a flexible workplace policy and competitive compensation, with an estimated base salary of $104,000 to $143,000 annually.

Junior Demand Planner

Company: Chervon North America

Location: West Suburbs

Posted Mar 20, 2024

<p><span><span><span><span>Chervon is one of the worlds largest power tool and lawn and garden equipment manufacturers with a rich history of innovation Chervons commitment to build a better world by building better tools is evident in the products we manufacture and our green approach to manufacturing We focus on handheld portable power tools stationary bench tools laser and electronic equipment and outdoor power equipment With worldclass RampD manufacturing design marketing sales and service teams throughout the world we do it all<span><span><span><span><br ><span><span><b><span><span>About Our Opportunity<span><span><b><span><span><br ><span><span><span><span><span>The Junior Demand Planner position is responsible for all forecasting activities associated with customers and products The Junior Demand Planner maintains forecast models for our customers incorporating business intelligence and forecast information gathered from sales marketing finance and other sources <span><span><span><span><span><br ><span><span><span><span><span>The Junior Demand Planner is also the integration point into the sales and operations side of Chervon Basic forecast modeling is the main responsibility of this position This position aids in establishing the dialogue each month for our products with key counterparts in Sales and Marketing as well as communicates forecasts to the Supply Planning team<span><span><span><span><span><br ><span><span><span><b><span><span><span>Key Responsibilities<span><span><span><b><span><span><span> <p><ul><li><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Maintains tools to help the communication of monthly variances to both sales and marketing and supply planning team<span><span><span><span><span><span><span><li> <li><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Reviews overunder sales patterns research demand drivers and prepares data to drive forecast changes<span><span><span><span><span><span><span><li> <li><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Engages in forecasting of new and transitional items to ensure project success<span><span><span><span><span><span><span><li> <li><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Participates in key monthly meetings with sales and marketing and other logistics support functions<span><span><span><span><span><span><span><li> <li><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Develop reports to monitor performance metrics Forecast Accuracy Sales Projections etc as defined by management<span><span><span><span><span><span><span><li> <li><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Works with the supply planning team on developing inventory and overstock tracking reporting<span><span><span><span><span><span><span><li> <li><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Addresses demandrelated issues in an effective and timely manner<span><span><span><span><span><span><span><li> <li><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Defines continuous process improvement projects other miscellaneous duties as assigned and any ad hoc requests<span><span><span> <span><span><span><span><span><span><li> <ul><p><br ><span><span><span><span><b><span><span>Competencies<span><span><b><span><span><span><span> <p><ul><li><span><span><span><span>Possess a logical and systematic approach to work<span><span><span><span><li> <li><span><span><span><span>P<span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>ossess good time management ability<span><span><span><span><li> <li><span>Successful with the ability to solve problems and make decisions as well as think laterally and offer creative solutions<span><li> <li><span>Adept with commercial awareness and numeracy skills<span><li> <li><span>Skilled with some degree of IT literacy and the ability to handle electronic data<span><li> <li><span>Manage change<span><li> <li><span>Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well as part of a team as well as manage people<span><li> <li><span>Excellent communication skills both oral and written<span><li> <ul><p><br ><span><span><span><b><span><span><span><span>Job Requirements<span><span><span><span><b><span><span><span> <p><ul><li><span><span><span><span><span><span>Bachelors degree in operations supply chain logistics finance or a related field<span><span><span><span><span><span><li> <li><span><span><span><span><span><span>2 plus years of experience in demand planning preferably with a consumer packaged goods company<span><span><span><span><span><span><li> <li><span><span><span><span><span><span>Oracle ERP amp MRP knowledge preferred<span><span><span><span><span><span><li> <li><span><span><span><span><span><span>Excellent written and verbal communication skills<span><span><span><span><span><span><li> <li><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Strong analytical abilities and attention to detail<span><span><span><span><span><span><span><li> <li><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Highly motivated selfstarter<span><span><span><span><span><span><span><li> <li><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Must be flexible and able to work in a fastpaced environment<span><span><span> <span><span><span><span><li> <ul><p><br ><span><span><b><span><span>Work Environment<span><span><b><span><span><br ><span><span><span><span>This job operates in a professional office as well as within Chervon warehouses supplier locations and various Chervon offices in the USA Occasional travel to Nanjing China as needed <br >This position requires 10 travel some international<span><span><span><span><br ><span><span><span><span>Chervon North America operates in a casual and fun environment We offer a very competitive benefits package including health dental vision shortlongterm disability life insurance 401k and a competitive time off program<span><span><br ><span lang=en xmllang=en xmllang=en><span>We think Chervon is a great place to work Be part of our new future <b><i>Better Tools Better World<i><b><span><span><span><span><br > <p>

Sourcing Specialist

Company: ACS Solutions

Location: Northwest Suburbs

Posted Mar 20, 2024

Innova Solutions is currently recruiting for a Sourcing Specialist position. The role is full-time, contract-to-hire for 6 months with potential for permanent employment. The position is hybrid, requiring 2 days onsite in Schaumburg, IL and 3 days remote. The Sourcing Specialist will build relationships with Engagement Managers and Contract Owners, manage third-party governance processes, and support contingent workforce operations. Key responsibilities include managing the requisition process, maintaining worker records, ensuring accurate SOW closure, and creating reports. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree and 4+ years of experience in Insurance or Operations, or equivalent experience. Preferred qualifications include project management experience, VMS experience, CWM experience, and strong communication and collaboration skills. Innova Solutions offers competitive pay and benefits, including medical, dental, 401(k), and various leaves. The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Associate Manager, Training & Development

Company: Chamberlain Group

Location: West Suburbs

Posted Mar 20, 2024

Chamberlain Group, a global leader in access solutions, is seeking a Training and Development Associate Manager in the sales organization. The role involves designing and delivering curriculum to help LiftMaster sellers understand the benefits of strategic products and services. The ideal candidate should have 4-6 years of Technical Training and Field Sales experience, a strong technical background, and excellent presentation skills. The role requires creating and executing training curriculum, scaling training programs, and working collaboratively with the sales team. The position also involves conducting detailed analysis of channel partners' current skills and determining the best path to development and adoption. Chamberlain Group encourages diversity and equal opportunity employment.

Lead Data Scientist (Hybrid)

Company: Chamberlain Group

Location: West Suburbs

Posted Mar 21, 2024

Chamberlain Group, a global leader in access solutions, is seeking a Lead Data Scientist with 7+ years of experience in advanced statistics and machine learning. The role involves designing, developing, and deploying advanced analytics solutions to support strategic business priorities. The ideal candidate should have expert knowledge in various analytical techniques, proficiency in SQL, Python, and distributed computing tools, and experience in data visualization. The company values diversity and encourages applications from all backgrounds.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of tech jobs are available in the Northwest Suburbs?
The region hosts a broad spectrum of roles including software development, data engineering, product management, cybersecurity, cloud infrastructure, AI/ML research, and UX/UI design. Companies such as Google, Medtronic, and Cigna regularly post openings for mid‑level and senior engineers, while start‑ups look for full‑stack developers and DevOps specialists.
How do remote and on‑site work trends look in this area?
Hybrid models are common, with 70% of tech roles offering a mix of office and remote days. On‑site positions are preferred for product design, firmware, and hardware teams, especially at firms like Medtronic and Microsoft. Remote‑first roles are abundant at companies like Atlassian, Shopify, and smaller start‑ups.
Who are the major employers in the Northwest Suburbs?
Key employers include Google (Northbrook), Medtronic (Dublin), Accenture (Northbrook), Cigna (Evanston), Microsoft (Northbrook), Salesforce (Northbrook), Shopify (Glenview), Atlassian (Northbrook), and Northwestern University (Evanston). These companies offer a range of entry‑level to executive tech positions.
What are the salary expectations for tech workers in this region?
Salaries vary by role and experience: mid‑level software engineers earn $110,000–$140,000, senior engineers $140,000–$180,000, data scientists $120,000–$160,000, and product managers $130,000–$170,000. Remote roles often match on‑site pay, while start‑ups may offer equity packages to offset lower base salaries.
How can I prepare for relocating to the Northwest Suburbs for tech work?
Research housing options in neighborhoods like Northbrook, Wilmette, and Glenview to match your budget. Consider commute times to Chicago – most suburbs have efficient rail access. Network through local meetups, such as the Chicago Tech & Innovation group, and leverage Job Transparency’s salary data to negotiate competitive offers that cover local living costs.

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