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Trala, Inc.

iOS Engineer

Chicago, IL

$53.25 - $73.50/hr

We've already given over 10,000 lessons and we're looking for a talented engineer to join us ... Write algorithms to detect common beginner mistakes from raw audio data * Figure out which feedback ...

Trala, Inc.

iOS Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$53.25 - $73.50/hr

We've already given over 10,000 lessons and we're looking for a talented engineer to join us ... Write algorithms to detect common beginner mistakes from raw audio data * Figure out which feedback ...

Humana

Senior Cybersecurity Engineer

Chicago, IL · Remote

$118K - $161K/yr

... beginner to intermediate level). * 3+ years experience with Security & Major Incident response ... DevOps environment * 3+ years experience in Azure monitoring * Ability to write shell scripts

Humana

Senior Cybersecurity Engineer

Chicago, IL · Remote

$118K - $161K/yr

... beginner to intermediate level). * 3+ years experience with Security & Major Incident response ... DevOps environment * 3+ years experience in Azure monitoring * Ability to write shell scripts

Humana

Senior Cybersecurity Engineer

Chicago, IL · Remote

$118K - $161K/yr

... beginner to intermediate level). * 3+ years experience with Security & Major Incident response ... DevOps environment * 3+ years experience in Azure monitoring * Ability to write shell scripts

iManage

Senior Site Reliability Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$58.75 - $78/hr

SRE is part of a global organization that leverages the latest technology to communicate with our ... This requires rethinking technical decisions with a beginner's mindset and a focus on resilience ...

iManage

Senior Site Reliability Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$103K - $159K/yr

SRE is part of a global organization that leverages the latest technology to communicate with our ... This requires rethinking technical decisions with a beginner's mindset and a focus on resilience ...

CoachCorner

Youth Basketball Coach

Chicago, IL · On-site

$30/hr

Assistant Coaches Support our youth basketball programming, including: * Weekly skills development classes. * Weekend leagues. * Holiday and seasonal camps. * Beginner and intermediate player ...

CoachCorner

Youth Basketball Coach

Buffalo Grove, IL · On-site

$30/hr

Assistant Coaches Support our youth basketball programming, including: * Weekly skills development classes. * Weekend leagues. * Holiday and seasonal camps. * Beginner and intermediate player ...

CoachCorner

Youth Basketball Coach

Lincolnshire, IL · On-site

$30/hr

Assistant Coaches Support our youth basketball programming, including: * Weekly skills development classes. * Weekend leagues. * Holiday and seasonal camps. * Beginner and intermediate player ...

CoachCorner

Youth Basketball Coach

Barrington, IL · On-site

$30/hr

Assistant Coaches Support our youth basketball programming, including: * Weekly skills development classes. * Weekend leagues. * Holiday and seasonal camps. * Beginner and intermediate player ...

CoachCorner

Youth Basketball Coach

Lake Zurich, IL · On-site

$30/hr

Assistant Coaches Support our youth basketball programming, including: * Weekly skills development classes. * Weekend leagues. * Holiday and seasonal camps. * Beginner and intermediate player ...

CoachCorner

Youth Basketball Coach

Barrington, IL · On-site

$30/hr

Assistant Coaches Support our youth basketball programming, including: * Weekly skills development classes. * Weekend leagues. * Holiday and seasonal camps. * Beginner and intermediate player ...

CoachCorner

Youth Basketball Coach

Lincolnshire, IL · On-site

$30/hr

Assistant Coaches Support our youth basketball programming, including: * Weekly skills development classes. * Weekend leagues. * Holiday and seasonal camps. * Beginner and intermediate player ...

CoachCorner

Youth Basketball Coach

Lake Zurich, IL · On-site

$30/hr

Assistant Coaches Support our youth basketball programming, including: * Weekly skills development classes. * Weekend leagues. * Holiday and seasonal camps. * Beginner and intermediate player ...

CoachCorner

Youth Basketball Coach

Buffalo Grove, IL · On-site

$30/hr

Assistant Coaches Support our youth basketball programming, including: * Weekly skills development classes. * Weekend leagues. * Holiday and seasonal camps. * Beginner and intermediate player ...

CoachCorner

Youth Basketball Coach

Vernon Hills, IL · On-site

$30/hr

Assistant Coaches Support our youth basketball programming, including: * Weekly skills development classes. * Weekend leagues. * Holiday and seasonal camps. * Beginner and intermediate player ...

CoachCorner

Youth Basketball Coach

Vernon Hills, IL

$30/hr

Assistant Coaches Support our youth basketball programming, including: * Weekly skills development classes. * Weekend leagues. * Holiday and seasonal camps. * Beginner and intermediate player ...

CoachCorner

Youth Basketball Coach

Chicago, IL · On-site

$30/hr

Assistant Coaches Support our youth basketball programming, including: * Weekly skills development classes. * Weekend leagues. * Holiday and seasonal camps. * Beginner and intermediate player ...

CoachCorner

Youth Basketball Coach

Chicago, IL · On-site

$30/hr

Assistant Coaches Support our youth basketball programming, including: * Weekly skills development classes. * Weekend leagues. * Holiday and seasonal camps. * Beginner and intermediate player ...

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As of Aug 24, 2026, the average hourly pay for beginner programmer in Chicago, IL is $40.76, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $26.54 and $53.03 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Beginner programmers are individuals who are just starting to learn programming languages and software development concepts. They typically have little to no prior experience with coding and are in the early stages of understanding how to write, test, and debug simple programs. Beginner programmers often work with introductory languages like Python or JavaScript and focus on fundamental concepts such as variables, loops, and functions. Their primary goal is to build a strong foundation in programming logic and problem-solving skills.

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Beginner programmers often encounter challenges such as understanding complex codebases, adapting to new programming languages or frameworks, and balancing learning with productivity. Collaboration with more experienced team members can sometimes feel intimidating, but asking questions and seeking feedback is encouraged in most organizations. Over time, beginners develop confidence by working on real projects, participating in code reviews, and gradually taking on more responsibility. Many teams foster a supportive environment to help new programmers learn and grow at their own pace.
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Infographic showing various Beginner Programmer job openings in Chicago, IL as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 84% Full Time, 7% Part Time, 8% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 90% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $84,780 per year, or $40.8 per hour.

iOS Engineer

Trala, Inc.

Chicago, IL

$53.25 - $73.50/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision

Re-posted 5 days ago

Job description

Company Description

Trala is teaching the world violin.  Our iOS app provides high-quality violin lessons anywhere, anytime, and at a tenth of the price of a human teacher.  It teaches users a new note/skill via instructional videos and images, listens to users play their real violin, and gives immediate feedback (move your finger up/down, etc.).  We've already given over 10,000 lessons and we're looking for a talented engineer to join us full time in Chicago to help us become the center of the violin universe.  Working at Trala, you'll have:

  • Opportunity to shape the future of violin education.
  • Direct daily impact on thousands of users.
  • Freedom to engineer new features with broad goals.  
  • Access to any other part of the company.  All our meetings are open to everyone.  Want to learn more about marketing?  Just join the meeting.
  • Competitive salary, stock options, health/dental/vision benefits, etc.
Job Description

The iOS Engineer will be the first outside engineering hire on the team.  In this role, you will be building out and iterating on key functionality central to the violin learning experience.  You'll do things like:

  • Build the lessons thousands of users use to learn violin
  • Write algorithms to detect common beginner mistakes from raw audio data
  • Figure out which feedback mechanism drives the most engagement via product experiments
  • Build out an iPad version
Qualifications
  • 1+ years experience writing iOS/Swift apps
  • Ability to learn quickly and hit the ground running in a startup environment
  • History of ambitious side projects, original ideas, and getting things done
  • BS in CS/ECE
  • No musical knowledge necessary
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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