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Low Level Software Developer Jobs in Naperville, IL

Technical Paradigm LLC

Software Developer

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

Responsibilities of the Senior Software Developer: • Learn the product, software, connectivity to expert level enabling oversight of security infrastructure. • Directly participate in managing ...

Judge Group, Inc.

Software Developer

Buffalo Grove, IL · On-site

$55 - $70/hr

Software Developer Work Site: Buffalo Grove, IL Duration: 6-Month Contract (Potential Full-Time ... This role is ideal for a mid-level developer with strong experience in C++ and embedded systems who ...

blueStone

Ruby Developer

Chicago, IL

Looking for an mid level software developer to work on our Backend platform. If you are interested in working in a startup environment and you're passionate about web development, then you'll fit ...

Siemens

Software Developer

Buffalo Grove, IL · On-site

$163K/yr

Software Developer Salary $163,981 - 164,800 / Year Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, 40 ... Develop high level and detailed designs, implementation, automated tests, and performance and ...

Motorola

Embedded Software Engineer

Schaumburg, IL

$75K - $150K/yr

Perform duties in all areas of development (i.e. requirements analysis, high and low-level design ... of all engineering disciplines (Hardware, RF, Software, FPGA, etc), as well as management.

Atomic Object

Senior Software Developer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$56.25 - $74.25/hr

Software developers deliver on that promise by being kind, curious, positive leaders who provide excellent high-level technical advice to a diverse set of clients. A key way senior developers ...

Next Step Systems

C++ Software Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

C++ Software Engineer, Chicago, IL We are seeking a C++ Software Engineer to join its highly experienced team to develop systems that will contribute to our low-latency trading platform. Successful ...

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As of Jul 5, 2026, the average yearly pay for low level software developer in Naperville, IL is $111,678.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $89,900.00 and $129,800.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are Low Level Software Developers?

Low Level Software Developers are programmers who specialize in writing software that interacts closely with computer hardware or system resources. They typically work with languages like C, C++, or Assembly to develop operating systems, device drivers, embedded systems, or performance-critical applications. Their work often requires an in-depth understanding of hardware architecture, memory management, and system processes. Low Level Software Developers play a crucial role in ensuring software runs efficiently and reliably on various devices.

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To thrive as a Low Level Software Developer, you need a solid understanding of computer architecture, proficiency in programming languages like C or C++, and a relevant degree in computer science or engineering. Familiarity with debugging tools, operating systems internals, and version control systems such as Git is typically required. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective communication are crucial soft skills for this role. These abilities are vital for efficiently developing, optimizing, and troubleshooting software that interacts closely with hardware and system resources.
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Software Engineer

Software Engineer

ampliFI Loyalty Solutions

Naperville, IL • On-site, Remote

Full-time

Posted 15 days ago

Job description

Software Engineer for AmpliFI Loyalty Solutions, Naperville, IL.
Define the long-term architectural vision and technical strategy for ampliFI's customized credit and debit card loyalty platforms. Lead the design, evolution, and governance of highly scalable, secure, and fault-tolerant cloud-native solutions, providing the highest level of technical leadership and strategic direction to cross-functional engineering teams focused on loyalty, rewards, and card-linked programs for financial institutions.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
● Architectural Strategy amp; Governance: Define, document, and enforce architectural principles, standards (e.g., SOLID, DRY), and patterns (e.g., microservices, event-driven architecture) across all engineering teams. Lead the technical planning for major platform evolution.
● Cloud Platform Leadership (AWS Focus): Act as the highest-level subject matter expert for ampliFI's AWS ecosystem. Lead the design and optimization of high-scale data and application architectures utilizing EC2, S3, Lambda, Glue, and DynamoDB to ensure maximum reliability, cost efficiency, and performance for loyalty solutions.
● System Design amp; Development Oversight: Oversee the design and implementation of core backend services in Java and related modern frameworks. Provide deep expertise and guidance on the integration of REACT front-end systems with the backend APIs, ensuring optimal performance and security across the stack.
● Data Architecture Ownership: Design and govern the strategic evolution of data models and performance optimization for both relational databases (PostgreSQL/MySQL) and NoSQL databases (DynamoDB). Define best practices for data warehousing, ETL/ELT (using Glue), optimization, and data security to support complex loyalty program analytics and transactions.
● Quality amp; Reliability Engineering: Define and establish company-wide Test-Driven Development (TDD) and quality assurance mandates, including automated testing frameworks and CI/CD pipelines (Docker/Kubernetes experience is moved from a "Plus" to a core responsibility at the Architect level).
● Mentorship amp; Technical Direction: Serve as a technical mentor and coach for Senior and Software Engineers, resolving the most challenging technical roadblocks. Collaborate with Product Managers to translate long-term business goals into a detailed, executable technical roadmap.
Position is based out of and reports to Amplifi’s HQ in Naperville, IL, but allows for the option to telecommute from a home office outside of IL (except the following states from which remote work is not an option for tax reasons: AL, AK, AR, CA, CT, DE, HI, ID, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MI, MN, MO MS, NV, NM, NC, ND, OK, OR, RI, SD, VT, WA, WV, and WY.)
Requirements:
Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field with three (3) years of experience as a software developer or related occupation in software development
Must possess three years of experience in the following:
  • Designing and developing enterprise-level software systems, specifically defining cloud-native architectures within financial services.
  • Developing platform engineering in the loyalty rewards space.
Also requires demonstrable experience with:
  • Java and associated modern backend frameworks;
  • Designing and deploying applications using the AWS ecosystem (including Lambda, S3, EC2, DynamoDB, and Glue); and
  • Database design and optimization in MySQL or DynamoDB; and
  • experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker/Kubernetes).
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