Software Engineer Jobs in Chicago, IL

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Senior Associate Application Engineer (Oracle Responsys)

Company: Discover

Location: Riverwoods, IL

Posted Jan 25, 2025

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Principal Application Engineer (iOS Developer)

Company: Discover

Location: Riverwoods, IL

Posted Jan 25, 2025

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Shift Lead

Company: Banfield Pet Hospital

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Jan 25, 2025

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Senior Consultant, NetSuite

Company: West Monroe

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Jan 25, 2025

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Application Engineer ( FullStack )

Company: Discover

Location: Riverwoods, IL

Posted Jan 25, 2025

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Energy Sales Retail Associate

Company: Sunrun

Location: Naperville, IL

Posted Jan 25, 2025

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Veterinary Assistant- Chicago South Loop

Company: Banfield Pet Hospital

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Jan 25, 2025

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Supervisor, Production

Company: Sysco

Location: West Dundee, IL

Posted Jan 25, 2025

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Principal Industrial Engineer/Continuous Improvement Lead (Onsite)

Company: RTX

Location: Rockford, IL

Posted Jan 25, 2025

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Sr. Dir., Automotive Industry GTM

Company: ServiceNow

Location: Chicago, IL / Remote

Posted Jan 25, 2025

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Automation and Controls Engineer

Company: Diageo

Location: Plainfield, IL

Posted Jan 25, 2025

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Passionate about precision medicine AI to impact clinical care Real-time actionable insights

Software Engineering (Security) Summer Analyst

Company: Tempus AI

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Jan 25, 2025

Tempus, a company passionate about precision medicine and advancing healthcare, is seeking a Software Engineering Security Summer Analyst for 2025. The intern will work on projects like enhancing web browser governance and conducting a HIPAA risk assessment. The role offers a competitive wage, professional development, and the chance to make a significant impact in the healthcare industry.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the typical salary ranges for Software Engineers at different seniority levels?
Junior (0‑2 yrs) $70k‑$90k, Mid‑level (2‑5 yrs) $90k‑$120k, Senior (5‑10 yrs) $120k‑$160k, Staff/Principal (10+ yrs) $160k‑$200k, with variations for tech hubs like SF ($180k‑$220k) and NYC ($170k‑$210k).
What technical skills and certifications are most valuable for Software Engineers today?
Core languages: Java, Python, Go, Rust, JavaScript/TypeScript. Frontend: React, Vue, Angular. Backend: Node.js, Spring Boot, .NET Core. DevOps: Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform, CI/CD pipelines. Data: Spark, Flink, Snowflake, BigQuery. Certifications: AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect, Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer, Certified Kubernetes Administrator, Certified ScrumMaster.
How common is remote work for Software Engineer positions?
Over 70% of listings support fully remote or hybrid models. Companies like Atlassian, GitLab, and Shopify offer global remote teams, while many startups maintain flexible locations. Remote roles often include a stipend for home office setup and access to virtual collaboration tools.
What career progression paths exist for Software Engineers?
Typical ladder: Junior → Mid‑level → Senior → Staff Engineer/Principal Engineer → Engineering Manager → Director of Engineering → VP of Engineering. Each step adds responsibility for architectural decisions, mentorship, project ownership, and cross‑functional leadership.
What industry trends should Software Engineers be aware of?
AI/ML model deployment, serverless architectures, edge computing for IoT, container‑native observability, GitOps, and continuous delivery pipelines. Companies are also investing in secure multi‑tenant cloud services and low‑latency data streaming platforms.

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