Senior Software Engineer Jobs in Chicago, IL

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Health Technician (Hearing Instrument Specialist)

Company: Department of Veterans Affairs - Veterans Health Administration

Location: Chicago, Illinois Chicago, Illinois

Posted Sep 25, 2024

The Health Technician Hearing Instrument Specialist HIS position is located in the Audiology and Speech Pathology Service at the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center Chicago IL and serves as a member of the audiology service and hearing health care team.

Senior Customer Success Manager (Strategic Accounts)

Company: iManage

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Sep 25, 2024

iManage is a company that values its employees' health and wellbeing, offers flexible working hours, and provides a supportive and inclusive environment. The company is looking for people who are passionate about solving complex problems and collaborating with others.

Facilities and Systems Engineer

Company: Home Chef

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Sep 25, 2024

Home Chef is a meal solutions company that aims to inspire and enable people to cook simple and delicious meals. They offer a range of meal options, including Tempo, which features ready-to-heat meals delivered directly to customers' doors. The company is committed to innovation and is looking for a Facilities and Systems Engineer to manage mechanical equipment projects and lead automation efforts.

Sr. Technical Product Analyst - Configuration Management

Company: McDonald’s Global Technology

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Sep 25, 2024

The job description is for a Configuration Management Sr Technical Product Analyst position at McDonald's. The role involves contributing to the definition, oversight, and improvement of the Configuration Management and IT Asset Management program. The job requires experience in configuration management, IT asset management, and data governance, as well as strong communication and analytical skills.

Sales Enablement Intern

Company: IBM

Location: US Chicago

Posted Sep 25, 2024

The job posting is for a Sales Enablement Summer Intern at IBM, where the intern will participate in various aspects of sales enablement, develop content, and evaluate the effectiveness of enablement programs.

Events & Experiences Jr. Producer

Company: Green Thumb

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Sep 25, 2024

The Junior Producer role at GTI is responsible for planning and executing events to enhance brand visibility. The role involves significant interaction with senior leadership and requires a proactive problem solver with a passion for creating impactful experiences.

Trademark Paralegal

Company: Crowell & Moring

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Sep 25, 2024

The job description is for a Trademark Paralegal position at Crowell amp Moring LLP, an international law firm. The role involves conducting searches, reviewing trademark watch notices, and preparing documents for attorney review. The firm offers a competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.

Senior Manager, Data Product Manager

Company: McDonald’s Global Technology

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Sep 25, 2024

The job description is for a Senior Marketing Customer Data Product Manager role at McDonald's Global Technology. The candidate will be responsible for overseeing data integrations for the marketer customer data platform, managing a team, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Cloud Engineer - W2 Contractor

Company: Burwood Group

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Sep 25, 2024

Burwood Group is a technology consulting firm that fosters a culture of teamwork and personal growth. They are looking for a Cloud Engineer with strong implementation experience in Azure cloud services. The company offers a range of benefits and is committed to diversity and inclusion.

Manager, Data Engineer

Company: McDonald’s Global Technology

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Sep 25, 2024

The job description is for a Data Engineer position at McDonald's, responsible for leading projects, analyzing data, and creating data visualizations. The role requires technical expertise, strong communication skills, and attention to detail.

Senior Linux Engineer

Company: DRW

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Sep 25, 2024

DRW is a diversified trading firm with over 3 decades of experience, seeking a Senior Linux Engineer to join their Linux Engineering Team. The team is responsible for providing a consistent and stable infrastructure for trading desks and developers. The ideal candidate will have experience with configuration management tools, scripting, and automation, as well as extensive Linux support and engineering experience.

Client Relationship Manager II (Remote)

Company: Denim

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Sep 25, 2024

Denim is a tech-forward freight factoring partner that offers flexible factoring solutions to help clients manage their business financing options and automate backoffice operations. The company is committed to increasing diversity and ensuring a positive work environment. As a Client Relationship Manager II, you will build strong client relationships, identify and solve root causes of recurring issues, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve products and services.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are typical salary ranges for Senior Software Engineers by seniority?
In North America, a Senior Software Engineer with cloud and AI Ops expertise earns between $140k and $200k annually. Those with full‑stack or specialized security certifications can command $180k to $250k. Internationally, rates vary but generally fall 70%–90% of U.S. figures, with premium markets like London or Singapore offering 20% higher multiples.
Which skills and certifications are required for Senior Software Engineers?
Key skills include Kubernetes & Helm, Terraform, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, GCP Professional Cloud Architect, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Docker, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Prometheus, Grafana, Go, Java, Python, SQL, and CI‑CD best practices. Security certifications such as CISSP or CompTIA Security+ add significant value for roles involving compliance and secure design.
Is remote work available for Senior Software Engineer roles?
Over 70% of senior engineering positions offer full‑remote or hybrid arrangements. Companies rely on VPN, secure cloud access, and collaboration tools like Slack, Confluence, and JIRA to support distributed teams, especially for cloud automation, AI Ops, and backend services.
What career progression paths exist for Senior Software Engineers?
Typical advancement includes moving from Senior Engineer to Staff Engineer (technical lead), then to Principal Engineer (domain authority). Parallel tracks lead to Engineering Manager, Director of Engineering, or VP of Engineering. For those with business acumen, roles such as Enterprise Architect or CTO are also viable.
What industry trends are shaping the future of Senior Software Engineering?
Current trends include AI Ops, edge computing, serverless architectures, low‑code platforms, quantum‑ready designs, and DevSecOps. Companies are investing heavily in observability, chaos engineering, and AI‑assisted debugging to meet performance, security, and compliance demands.

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