Software Engineer Jobs in Chicago, IL

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Senior Manager Software Engineering, Full Stack (Java/Go, Angular/React, AWS)

Company: Capital One

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Jun 27, 2025

Capital One will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws regarding…

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Presentation Associate, Sr. - Mon - Fri 8:30am-5:30pm

Company: Williams Lea

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Jun 26, 2025

Able to troubleshoot more complex or advanced tasks, equipment or software concerns on own; understands when to escalate a problem to a supervisory level.

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Campaign Designer

Company: The University of Chicago

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Jun 24, 2025

Utilizing design and production processes, the Designer works within defined processes and procedures to develop design standards and concepts for University…

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Sr. Software Engineer

Company: Caterpillar

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Jun 25, 2025

REQS: This position requires a bachelor’s degree, or foreign equivalent, in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Performance, Information Management, or a…

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Flex Security Officer - Western Suburbs

Company: Titan Security

Location: Downers Grove, IL

Posted Jun 25, 2025

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Ability to acquire and maintain a valid Illinois PERC, including state accredited training requirements. EOE/M/F/D/V.

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Early Career Assistant Planning Project Manager

Company: WSP

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Jun 29, 2025

Capable interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to a technical and non-technical…

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iOS Software Engineer

Company: Examinetics Inc

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Jun 28, 2025

Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in computer science or related field. Strong skills in RESTful API integration and state management.

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Technical Team Lead

Company: Velvetech

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Jun 30, 2025

Future projects as highly loaded SaaS web-based services for automating business processes in the field of medicine, insurance, finance, energy, including…

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SERVICE NOW ENGINEER - GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT (REMOTE OPPORTUNITY)

Company: Hyatt Corporate Office

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Jun 26, 2025

Responsible for the design, implementation, and configuration of ServiceNow applications and modules aligned with ITSM processes.

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Software Engineer

Company: Motorola Solutions

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Jun 25, 2025

Data engineering comprises development efforts centered around data visualization, data analysis, and also includes budget management for reporting to the…

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Assistant Director, Events

Company: The University of Chicago

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Jun 24, 2025

Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field. Proficient with Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, the internet, and…

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Retail Leasing Associate

Company: Bridge33 Capital

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Jun 26, 2025

A minimum of 1-2 years’ leasing experience in a retail leasing or marketing role in commercial real estate; property management or related field.

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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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