Entry Level Field Software Engineer Jobs in Chicago, IL

Chamberlain Group (CG) is a global leader in intelligent access and Blackstone portfolio company. Powered by our myQ technology, we make access simple and secure for millions of homeowners, businesses, and communities worldwide. Our flagship brands, LiftMaster and Chamberlain, are found in 51+ million homes, and 14 million+ people rely on the myQ app daily.

This is a role within CGI's Engineering group. A successful incumbent passionate about building with modern AI tools and eager to grow in the rapidly evolving world of Generative AI and intelligent systems. This role is ideal for a recent graduate who has completed academic or personal projects using LLMs, AI coding assistants, and modern software development tools. You will work alongside experienced engineers on real-world AI applications including intelligent assistants, automation tools, and AI-driven product features. This role emphasizes learning, experimentation, and hands-on development while contributing to production systems.

Job Responsibilities:

• Contribute to development of AI-powered applications and internal tools.
• Build and test features using LLMs, APIs, and modern development frameworks.
• Use AI coding tools (Cursor, Claude, Codex, Copilot, etc.) to accelerate development and improve code quality.
• Assist in building prototypes and proof-of-concepts for new AI features.
• Support integration of AI services into mobile, web, and backend systems.
• Participate in code reviews, sprint planning, and technical discussions.
• Write clean, well-documented, maintainable code.
• Learn and apply best practices in software engineering and AI development.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and senior engineers.
• Comply with health and safety guidelines and rules; managers should also ensure compliance across their teams.
• Protect Chamberlain Group's reputation by keeping information confidential.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reading professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.
• Contribute to the team effort by accomplishing related results and participating on projects as needed.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (or graduating soon).
• Internship, coursework, or personal projects involving: Generative AI, Chatbots or assistants, AI-assisted coding workflows, and/or Automation tools
• Experience building projects using: OpenAI APIs, Claude, HuggingFace, LangChain, or similar frameworks (nice to have)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong fundamentals in computer science and software engineering.
• Coursework in System Design, Distributed Systems
• Proficiency in at least one programming language (Python preferred; JavaScript/TypeScript also useful).
• Familiarity with REST APIs, Git, and modern development workflows.
• Experience using AI coding tools such as: Cursor, Claude, Codex / Copilot, ChatGPT or similar tools
• Understanding of basic LLM concepts: Prompt engineering, API-based model usage, Retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) basics
• Ability to debug and iterate quickly.
• Strong curiosity and willingness to learn new tools and frameworks.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Other:

• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time domestically and internationally

Preferred Job Requirements:

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field
• Experience in IoT, software services, video, and AI.
• Preferred internship experience in AI-focused startups, developer-tooling or cloud platforms, consumer technology/IoT companies, or enterprise SaaS organizations building applications with Generative AI and modern software tools.
• Portfolio, GitHub, or demo projects strongly preferred.

The pay range for this position is $53,200.00 - $100,525.00; base pay offered may vary depending on a number of factors including, but not limited to, the position offered, location, education, training, and/or experience. In addition to base pay, also offered is a comprehensive benefits package and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). This position is eligible for participation in a short-term incentive plan subject to the terms of the applicable plans and policies.

Chamberlain Group wants all of its employees to succeed and encourages people of all backgrounds to apply. We're proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and you'll be considered for this role regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, ancestry; marital, disabled or veteran status. We're committed to fostering an environment where people of all lived experiences feel welcome.

Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence Recruiting@Chamberlain.com.

NOTE: Staffing agencies, headhunters, recruiters, and/or placement agencies, please do not contact our hiring managers directly.