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Ulta Beauty

Sr Engineer, Cloud Operations

Bolingbrook, IL · On-site

$106K - $140K/yr

We are seeking a Senior CloudOps Engineer with deep expertise in Cloud Operations, DevOps practices ... Research: Within given research goals, assists in selection and review of credible and reliable ...

CEDENT

Sr. Data Scientist

Chicago, IL

... operations research, engineering, or related field • 6+ years of industry experience in data science, measurement, marketing strategy & analytics • Strong communication skills to 'tell a story ...

Linde

R&D Intern - Summer 2027

Burr Ridge, IL · On-site

$14.75 - $19.75/hr

Reaction Engineering * Operations Research * Process Equipment * Process Chemistry * Heat Transfer * Food/Beverage and Water Applications * Cryogenic Air Separation * Hydrogen and Energy Supply ...

Quant Blueprint LLC

NXT - Software Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$54 - $66/hr

Quantitative background - includes degrees in Mathematics, Statistics, Econometrics, Financial Engineering, Operations Research, Computer Science, and Physics. * Programming proficiency with at least ...

New

Linde Group

R&D Intern - Summer 2027

Burr Ridge, IL · On-site

$14.75 - $19.75/hr

Reaction Engineering * Operations Research * Process Equipment * Process Chemistry * Heat Transfer * Food/Beverage and Water Applications * Cryogenic Air Separation * Hydrogen and Energy Supply ...

Linde plc

R&D Engineer - Campus 2026-2027

Burr Ridge, IL · On-site

$85 - $115/hr

Operations Research * Process Equipment * Heat Transfer * Food/Beverage and WaterApplications ... Mechanical Engineering * Metallurgical Engineering * Material Science or Ceramics * Environmental ...

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Linde

R&D Engineer - Campus 2026-2027

Burr Ridge, IL · On-site

$85/hr

Operations Research * Process Equipment * Process Chemistry * Heat Transfer * Food/Beverage and ... Mechanical Engineering * Chemistry * Metallurgical Engineering * Material Science or Ceramics

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How much do operations research engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 2, 2026, the average yearly pay for operations research engineer in Illinois is $82,395.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $67,300.00 and $91,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does an operations research engineer do?

An Operations Research Engineer applies mathematical modeling, statistical analysis, and optimization techniques to solve complex business and engineering problems. They use data-driven decision-making to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance system performance in industries such as logistics, manufacturing, finance, and transportation. By leveraging algorithms, simulations, and predictive analytics, they help organizations make informed decisions. Their work often involves programming, data analysis, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to implement practical solutions.

What does a typical day look like for an operations research engineer?

A typical day for an Operations Research Engineer involves identifying operational challenges, gathering and analyzing data, developing mathematical models, and simulating scenarios to propose improvements. You will often collaborate closely with cross-functional teams—including data scientists, engineers, and business managers—to understand requirements and implement optimal solutions. Expect to spend time both independently conducting research and attending meetings to present your findings and receive feedback. The role provides a good balance of technical work, problem-solving, and teamwork, making each day dynamic and intellectually engaging.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an operations research engineer?

To excel as an Operations Research Engineer, you need a solid grounding in mathematics, statistics, optimization, and analytical problem-solving, typically supported by a relevant engineering or quantitative degree. Proficiency with tools such as MATLAB, Python, R, CPLEX, or simulation software, as well as familiarity with data analysis platforms, is commonly required. Strong communication, teamwork, and adaptability are vital soft skills for presenting findings and collaborating across multidisciplinary teams. Mastery of these abilities is crucial to developing effective solutions that improve operational efficiency in complex business environments.

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Infographic showing various Operations Research Engineer job openings in Illinois as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 74% Full Time, and 26% Contract. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $82,395 per year, or $39.6 per hour.

Sr Engineer, Cloud Operations

Ulta Beauty

Bolingbrook, IL • On-site

$106K - $140K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, PTO

Re-posted 21 days ago

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Company rating: 6.1 out of 10

Based on 1,014 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

12th of 24 rated health and beauty retailers

Job description

OVERVIEW
Live the experience. From professional empowerment to continual learning opportunities. From ongoing investment in new and emerging technologies to a career of self-determination. At Ulta Beauty, our tech team is critical to our scalability-and is recognized that way. We've been defined as a "mature start-up." A place where interdepartmental exposure, open doors, and genuine collaboration is ubiquitous. Where challenges come fast and furious, requiring agility, mental dexterity, and creativity. Where our passion for better solutions drives us and is core to who we are.
We're engineering for the future of retail, and it's no-holds-barred. But for those motivated by continual change and ambiguity, by superior leadership, by whip smart colleagues who will press you daily for your very best, you'll find that virtually nothing's impossible at Ulta Beauty.
THE IMPACT YOU CAN MAKE:
We are seeking a Senior CloudOps Engineer with deep expertise in Cloud Operations, DevOps practices, and CI/CD tooling. This role focuses on ensuring the reliability, scalability, and performance of Ulta Beauty's cloud-native platforms, primarily on Google Cloud Platform (GCP). The ideal candidate is highly skilled in Kubernetes, Kubectl, YAML, Shell Scripting, gcloud CLI, and modern DevOps toolchains. You will partner with engineering, architecture, and operations teams to drive automation, improve deployment pipelines, and maintain a resilient cloud ecosystem.
YOU'LL ACCOMPLISH THESE GOALS BY:
  • Cloud Operations: Manage, monitor, and optimize GCP workloads including GKE, Compute Engine, Cloud SQL, Cloud Storage, Pub/Sub, and related services. Operate, troubleshoot, and optimize Kubernetes clusters using kubectl, YAML manifests, Helm, and related tooling. Perform upgrades, scaling, cluster maintenance, and workload optimization.
  • DevOps & CI/CD Engineering: Build, maintain, and enhance CI/CD pipelines supporting automated builds, tests, and deployments. Partner with development teams to ensure smooth, reliable, and secure delivery workflows. Implement automation for infrastructure provisioning, configuration, and operational tasks.
  • Automation & Scripting: Develop automation using shell scripting, Python, and gcloud CLI. Create reusable scripts, templates, and operational tooling to improve efficiency.
  • Monitoring, Observability & Incident Response: Support enterprise observability platforms (logging, metrics, tracing, alerting). Lead incident triage, root cause analysis, and long-term remediation efforts.
  • Collaboration & Leadership: Work closely with cross-functional and offshore teams to guide execution of cloud operations tasks. Mentor junior engineers and promote best practices in DevOps and cloud operations.
  • Research: Within given research goals, assists in selection and review of credible and reliable resources to gain an up-to-date knowledge of any relevant field. Documents work carried out and may contribute sections of material of publication quality.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Support CICD and development tools and pipelines.
  • Supports Monitoring and Observability tooling across the Enterprise.
  • Guide other team members on related best practices.
  • Monitor system and application health.
  • Work with offshore team members to guide and lead them to execute complex projects.
ESSENTIALS FOR SUCCESS:
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, a related field, or applicable work experience.
  • 5+ years development experience with solid programming abilities including unit testing, debugging and code profiling.
  • Solid understanding of cloud architectures and associated design and development patterns
  • 2+ years of experience in development on cloud platforms such as GCP, Azure or AWS
  • Experience with both Agile and Waterfall methodologies
  • Experience with both Windows and Linux operating systems
  • Experience with development languages including Bash, SQL, Java, Perl, Groovy, Python or equivalents.
  • Experience with Google Cloud Platform products such as Kubernetes and Istio.
  • Experience with source control repositories like Git/Bitbucket
  • Experience with Docker, Jira, Jenkins, or Mongo DB is a plus.
  • Excellent communication skills; feels comfortable working with non-technical business partners.
  • Strong analysis/troubleshooting skills.
  • Must be creative, organized, detail oriented, and able to assimilate information quickly.
  • Flexibility of providing support during odd hours, weekends, and peak seasons.
  • Minimal travel required (training/conferences)

The pay range for this position is $106,000.00 - $140,000.00 / Year with the opportunity for eligible associates to earn additional compensation pursuant to the Company's bonus plan. Exact pay will be based on factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, level, shift, geographic location, and business and organizational needs. Full-time positions are eligible for paid time off, health, dental, vision, life and disability benefits. Part-time positions are eligible for dental, vision, life, and disability benefits. For additional information concerning our benefits, visit our Benefits and Career Development page: https://learn.bswift.com/ulta
ABOUT
At Ulta Beauty (NASDAQ: ULTA), the possibilities are beautiful. Ulta Beauty is the largest North American beauty retailer and the premier beauty destination for cosmetics, fragrance, skin care products, hair care products and salon services. We bring possibilities to life through the power of beauty each and every day in our stores and online with more than 25,000 products from approximately 500 well-established and emerging beauty brands across all categories and price points, including Ulta Beauty's own private label. Ulta Beauty also offers a full-service salon in every store featuring-hair, skin, brow, and make-up services.
We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest records, conviction records, or other criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of any applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act.

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