Software Engineer Jobs in Chicago, IL

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Generative AI Engineer

Company: CME Group

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Mar 26, 2025

Software Engineering Excellence: Deep understanding of software engineering best practices, including code quality, testing, low-level design, software design…

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Chief Engineer / Head Janitor (Local Union 1)

Company: Five T Management Service Provider Inc

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Mar 22, 2025

Regular use of hands, tools, and mechanical equipment. Provide technical expertise, information and assistance to the Senior Property Manager in the formulation…

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Head Carpenter

Company: Chicago Scenic Studios

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Mar 19, 2025

As needed, attend onsite calls for preplanning, installation, maintenance and repair of projects. Extensive experience with wood working and fabrication tools…

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Electrical and Instrumentation Technician

Company: Alsip MiniMill, LLC

Location: Alsip, IL

Posted Apr 04, 2025

Demonstrated competence in heavy industrial continuous-process environment (i.e., oil refinery, chemical plant, power plant, etc.). Life/ADD, STD/LTD Insurance.

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Home Health SLP, Part Time $10,000 Bonus

Company: Residential Home Health and Hospice

Location: CHICAGO, Illinois

Posted Mar 26, 2025

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Licensed Plumber

Company: Precision Today

Location: Franklin Park, IL

Posted Mar 15, 2025

Deliver sound plumbing diagnostics, repairs, and installs. Enjoy the convenience of taking your truck home each night and dispatching directly from home!

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Creatio Developer and Implementation Specialist

Company: Velvetech

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Apr 02, 2025

GROWTH opportunities, skills and competencies improvement, and professional certification. Provide training and support to clients during and after the…

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RETAIL SALES CONSULTANT - The Dump Luxe Furniture Outlet

Company: NEW VENTURE HOLDINGS, LLC

Location: Lombard, IL

Posted Apr 03, 2025

We will provide you with a Training Program and your own Sales Coach to help you learn the ropes, hone your skills, and become a sales superstar in no time.

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Senior Accountant

Company: Porte Brown, LLC

Location: Elk Grove Village, IL

Posted Mar 19, 2025

Prepare tax returns, including consolidated or multi-state business returns, complex pass-through entities and complex individuals.

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Senior Data Engineer

Company: Velvetech

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Apr 10, 2025

You will design, implement, and optimize data pipelines and ETL processes, ensuring high performance, scalability, and reliability.

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Travel Physical Therapist - $2,610 per week

Company: Vibra Travels

Location: East Chicago, Indiana

Posted Apr 14, 2025

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Project Manager, Construction

Company: Wheatland Tube, LLC

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Apr 03, 2025

Leads cross-functional teams, including construction, logistics, design/engineering, and manufacturing groups – Coordinates all stakeholders for seamless…

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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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