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Junior Machine Learning Jobs in Illinois (NOW HIRING)

Data Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

$100K - $145K/yr

The hire will be responsible for building tooling to support analytics, helping to extend our machine learning platform, expanding and optimizing our data pipeline architecture, supervising junior ...

Data Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

$118K - $141K/yr

The hire will be responsible for building tooling to support analytics, helping to extend our machine learning platform, expanding and optimizing our data pipeline architecture, supervising junior ...

Staff Data Scientist

Westchester, IL · On-site

$100 - $140/hr

... junior data scientists and analysts, and contribute to best practices across the data science team Required Qualifications * 5-7 years of experience building and deploying production machine learning ...

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Data Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

$100K - $145K/yr

The hire will be responsible for building tooling to support analytics, helping to extend our machine learning platform, expanding and optimizing our data pipeline architecture, supervising junior ...

... junior data scientists and analysts, and contribute to best practices across the data science team Required Qualifications * 5-7 years of experience building and deploying production machine learning ...

Zoro is seeking a Senior Software Engineer I to join our Data and Machine Learning Platform team ... Mentor junior engineers , providing guidance on best practices, technical development, and ensuring ...

Junior Project Engineer

Alsip, IL · On-site

$63K - $79K/yr

This role will observe and test the operation of machinery to diagnose malfunctions, as well as ... Additionally, you will assist with creating opportunities to facilitate ongoing learning with the ...

Lead AI and Data Science Engineer II

Chicago, IL · On-site

$105K - $139K/yr

Mentor junior and mid-level data scientists across the analytics lifecycle, from problem framing ... Data science applies statistical analysis, machine learning, and AI to identify meaningful patterns ...

AI Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$55K - $187K/yr

... junior team members in AI implementation and data engineering practices What You Must Have - At ... Certifications aligned to data engineering, machine learning, and cloud platforms, including AWS ...

AI Engineer

Rosemont, IL · On-site

$55K - $187K/yr

... junior team members in AI implementation and data engineering practices What You Must Have - At ... Certifications aligned to data engineering, machine learning, and cloud platforms, including AWS ...

Junior Algorithmic Trader

Chicago, IL

$69K - $89K/yr

As a Junior Algorithmic Trader, you will have the opportunity to experience relative value ... Project or internship experience in data analysis, quantitative modeling and/or machine learning

Junior Algorithmic Trader

Chicago, IL · On-site

$69K - $89K/yr

As a Junior Algorithmic Trader, you will have the opportunity to experience relative value ... Project or internship experience in data analysis, quantitative modeling and/or machine learning

What you'll do: • Design and optimize systematic options trading strategies using quantitative research and machine learning techniques • Build and refine algorithmic trading models from ideation ...

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How much do junior machine learning jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for junior machine learning in Illinois is $26.12, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.82 and $32.16 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Junior Machine Learning vs Data Scientist?

AspectJunior Machine LearningData Scientist
Required CredentialsBachelor's in CS, Data Science, or related field; some experience with ML toolsBachelor's or Master's in CS, Statistics, or related; strong programming and statistical skills
Work EnvironmentEntry-level projects, supervised tasks, team collaborationAdvanced analysis, model development, cross-functional teams
Industry UsageCommon in tech companies, startups, research labsWidespread across industries like finance, healthcare, tech

Junior Machine Learning roles focus on foundational ML tasks and learning on the job, while Data Scientists handle complex data analysis, model building, and strategic insights. The roles differ mainly in experience level and scope of responsibilities, but both require strong technical skills and familiarity with data tools.

What does a junior machine learning engineer do?

A Junior Machine Learning Engineer assists in the development and implementation of machine learning models and algorithms under the supervision of more experienced engineers. They typically help with data collection, cleaning, feature engineering, model training, and evaluation. Junior engineers may also write code, test prototypes, and contribute to improving model performance while learning best practices in the field. Their role often involves collaborating with data scientists and software engineers to integrate machine learning solutions into products or services.

What types of projects and tasks can a junior machine learning professional typically expect to work on in their first year?

As a Junior Machine Learning professional, you’ll often support senior data scientists and engineers by preparing data, implementing basic algorithms, and assisting with model evaluation. Your daily tasks may include data cleaning, feature engineering, running experiments, and writing code to automate data pipelines. You might also help document processes and present your findings to team members. While the work is often collaborative, you’ll have opportunities to take ownership of smaller projects and progressively contribute to larger initiatives as you gain experience.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a junior machine learning engineer?

To thrive as a Junior Machine Learning Engineer, you need a solid understanding of programming (especially Python), basic statistics, linear algebra, and familiarity with machine learning concepts, typically supported by a relevant degree or coursework. Proficiency in tools and frameworks like scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch, and version control systems such as Git is often expected. Strong problem-solving abilities, curiosity, and effective communication are crucial soft skills for collaborating with teams and explaining technical concepts. These skills and qualities are important because they enable you to contribute effectively to building, testing, and improving machine learning models in real-world applications.
What are the most commonly searched types of Machine Learning jobs in Illinois? The most popular types of Machine Learning jobs in Illinois are:
What cities in Illinois are hiring for Junior Machine Learning jobs? Cities in Illinois with the most Junior Machine Learning job openings:
Infographic showing various Junior Machine Learning job openings in Illinois as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 73% Full Time, 23% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $54,332 per year, or $26.1 per hour.

Senior Manager, Product Management - Machine Learning and AI

Capital One

Chicago, IL

$130K - $172K/yr

Full-time

Posted 19 days ago


Capital One rating

7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

Based on 146 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

93rd of 170 rated banks


Job description

Senior Manager, Product Management - Machine Learning and AISenior Manager, Product Management (PXDP55)

Product Management at Capital One is a booming, vibrant craft that requires reimagining the status quo, finding value creation opportunities, and driving innovative and sustainable customer experiences through technology. We believe our portfolio of businesses and investments in growth and transformation will result in a company with the scale, brand, capabilities, talent, and values to succeed as the digital revolution transforms our society and our industry.

About the Team
In Card Intelligence, we're using ML and GenAI to build the future of how we engage and acquire our customers. As a product leader in our Marketing & Acquisitions team, you'll collaborate with talented data scientists and engineers to develop and deploy solutions to help support our customers. You'll also work across teams to build products that enable seamless and scalable model development, influence strategic decisions, and contribute to building a thriving product practice in support of our overall Machine Learning capabilities.

As a senior manager in this role, you will guide your team and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders with a focus on four key areas

Human Centered

  • You'll define clear and actionable problem statements to help teams deliver results while displaying a comprehensive understanding of iterative software delivery

  • You'll leverage customer insights to shape priorities and roadmap development while advocating for and driving alignment between stakeholders

Business Focused

  • You'll own and prioritize three-year ML infrastructure and model delivery roadmaps that tie to business outcomes.

  • You will identify points of leverage in complex problems or systems, and utilize data effectively to define success metrics

  • You'll exercise balanced judgment in decisions about risks of both actions taken and not taken while innovating in a well-managed way

Technology Driven

  • You'll understand and leverage technology and end-state architecture vision to partner with technology teams to drive comprehensive design decisions on white space technical problems

  • You'll share business strategy and roadmap with Tech partners to establish context while also leading and facilitating agile ceremonies alongside Tech Lead

  • You'll deliver value by creating reusable, extensible and resilient capabilities and proactively identify opportunities when key metrics are not performing

Transformational Leadership

  • You'll develop and communicate a 3-year vision to senior stakeholders and partner teams with accurate details and transparency on risks and impediments, and proactively build relationships with those outside of your immediate team resulting in horizontal influence

  • You'll attract and recruit top talent, and be intentional about mentoring and developing junior product associates

We want you if you are:

  • Intellectually Curious. You ask why, you explore, you're not afraid to blurt out your crazy idea or follow an email chain for weeks to find someone with an answer. Comfortable with ambiguity, a hunger to learn and a seeker of new challenges

  • Communicator & Influencer. You can communicate complex ideas clearly regardless of your audience. Our team knows their priorities and why they're doing what they're doing. You always can rally associates to work with you

  • Do-er. You're biased toward action, you try things and sometimes you fail. You can get around roadblocks and stay focused on your goals. You're well organized, able to multitask and able to prioritize your work

  • Passionate & Customer Focus. You care about growing others and bringing them together around what's possible. You get a thrill from the journey of building and shipping products, and you have a desire and ability to connect with our external or internal customers to fully understand their needs

  • Learner. You have an appetite to learn new things or new technologies all while exhibiting humbleness when the time comes to ask for help

  • Team Player. You enjoy working with diverse people and driving the team toward a common goal. You have the ability to put the team before yourself and establish long-lasting relationships

Basic Qualifications:

  • Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining one of the following with an expectation that the required degree will be obtained on or before the scheduled start date:
    • A Bachelor's or Master's Degree in a quantitative field (Statistics, Economics, Operations Research, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Information Systems or a related quantitative field), Business or Marketing

OR

  • Bachelor's degree in any field and at least 4 years of Product Management experience

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience translating business strategy and analysis into consumer facing digital products

At this time, Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations, and refers to the amount Capital One is willing to pay at the time of this posting. Salaries for part-time roles will be prorated based upon the agreed upon number of hours to be regularly worked.

Chicago, IL: $182,500 - $208,300 for Sr. Mgr, Product Management; $149,800 - $171,000 for Manager, Product Management


McLean, VA: $200,700 - $229,100 for Sr. Mgr, Product Management; $164,800 - $188,100 for Manager, Product Management


New York, NY: $219,000 - $249,900 for Sr. Mgr, Product Management; $179,700 - $205,100 for Manager, Product Management









Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location, and the actual annualized salary amount offered to any candidate at the time of hire will be reflected solely in the candidate's offer letter.

This role is also eligible to earn performance based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long term incentives (LTI). Incentives could be discretionary or non discretionary depending on the plan.

Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being. Learn more at theCapital One Careers website. Eligibility varies based on full or part-time status, exempt or non-exempt status, and management level.

This role is expected to accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days.No agencies please. Capital One is an equal opportunity employer (EOE, including disability/vet) committed to non-discrimination in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Capital One promotes a drug-free workplace. Capital One will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws regarding criminal background inquiries, including, to the extent applicable, Article 23-A of the New York Correction Law; San Francisco, California Police Code Article 49, Sections 4901-4920; New York City's Fair Chance Act; Philadelphia's Fair Criminal Records Screening Act; and other applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding criminal background inquiries.

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For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please send an email to Careers@capitalone.com

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Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC).


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