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Next Step Systems

Software Engineer

Northbrook, IL · On-site

Software Engineers and Applications Developers design, develop and maintain proprietary in-house solutions that support operations, financial modeling and portfolio management. Benefits include ...

RBN Chicago

Lead Software Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

Hire, mentor and manage software engineers and interns from the Computer Science department Coordinate development projects across distributed teams Actively engage with our R&D group to explore new ...

RBN

Lead Software Engineer

Chicago, IL

Hire, mentor and manage software engineers and interns from the Computer Science department Coordinate development projects across distributed teams Actively engage with our R&D group to explore new ...

Inspira Financial

Sr. Software Engineer (Remote)

Oak Brook, IL · On-site +1

$123K - $163K/yr

We are seeking talented Senior Software Engineers who can create complex .NET back-end solutions and scalable user experiences while collaborating with an experienced team of product development ...

Next Step Systems

C++ Software Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

Successful applicants for this position will be working closely with traders, quants and other software engineers to implement and extend the different parts of the trading infrastructure including ...

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As of Sep 2, 2026, the average yearly pay for software engineers in Illinois is $142,954.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $116,300.00 and $167,600.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Software engineers develop, test, and maintain software applications, systems, and platforms across various industries. They work on tasks such as coding, debugging, designing software architecture, and collaborating with teams using programming languages like Java, Python, or C++. Their roles can include front-end, back-end, full-stack development, or specialized areas like security or data engineering.

What work does a software engineer do?

A software engineer designs, develops, tests, and maintains software applications and systems. They use programming languages, development tools, and methodologies to create solutions that meet user needs and technical requirements, often collaborating with teams and following project deadlines.
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Infographic showing various Software Engineers job openings in Illinois as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 71% Full Time, 27% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 88% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $142,954 per year, or $68.7 per hour.

Software Engineer

Next Step Systems

Northbrook, IL • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 27 days ago

Job description

Software Engineer, Northbrook, IL
The selected Software Engineer will become part of the team responsible for all of the company's programming needs. Software Engineers and Applications Developers design, develop and maintain proprietary in-house solutions that support operations, financial modeling and portfolio management. Benefits include insurance assistance (medical, dental, vision), 401K plan, free lunch daily and free transportation from train station. This is the opportunity you have been looking for to launch your career! Will consider F1-OPT candidates.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with other Software Engineers, as well as other appropriate members of the team, to design the functionality and user interface of each product.
- Full stack software design using both front-end and back-end coding languages, development frameworks and third-party libraries.
- Build, test and maintain these tools to guarantee all requirements are met.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree (or currently enrolled) in Computer Science or related field.
- 0-2+ years of experience.
- Proficiency in compiled languages (Java, C++, etc.).
- Experience in scripting languages (PHP, JavaScript, Python, etc.).
- Knowledge of Databases (MySQL, SQL, etc.) and Linux.
- Comprehension of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
- Candidates that have completed a relevant software development internship is a plus.
- Familiarity of data integrity, regression, performance testing.
- Excellence in problem solving and analysis.
- Ability to organize, prioritize and multitask.
- Basic understanding of financial markets.
Benefits include medical insurance, retirement plan, PTO, etc. Salary: 80K+ DOE. Keywords: Northbrook IL Jobs, Software Engineer, Java, C++, PHP, Python, MySQL, SQL, Linux, SDLC, Software Developer, Programming, Programmer Analyst, Illinois Recruiters, Information Technology Jobs, IT Jobs, Illinois Recruiting
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