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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 · 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 ...

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 ...

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As of Sep 8, 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 September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 1% As Needed, 80% Full Time, 13% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 3% Nights. Highlights an 84% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 13% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $142,954 per year, or $68.7 per hour.

AI & Software Engineers - Remote Opportunities

Andrews Recruitment Group

Chicago, IL • Remote

$60 - $120/hr

Full-time

Posted 4 days ago

Job description

AI & Software Engineers – Remote Opportunities

Full-Time & Flexible Contract Options | Remote

$60 - $120 per hour

We are recruiting for multiple opportunities with a fast-growing AI technology business working on advanced AI systems and software engineering projects.

There are currently two routes available:

AI/ML Engineer – Full-Time

Suitable for candidates with experience in:

  • Python
  • LLMs
  • RAG
  • Prompt engineering
  • LangChain / LangGraph
  • Cloud AI platforms
  • APIs / SDKs
  • Data pipelines / ETL
  • CI/CD

AI Engineer / Software Engineer – Contract

Approx. 15 hours per week | Flexible hours

This route is suitable for experienced software engineers. Prior AI experience is not essential.

You will work on technical tasks designed to help train next-generation AI systems, including:

  • Debugging
  • Feature development
  • Refactoring
  • Performance optimisation
  • Software testing
  • Working with complex codebases

Strong experience in one or more of the following is required:

  • Python
  • C++
  • Java
  • Golang
  • TypeScript
  • Rust

What We’re Looking For

  • Strong software engineering or AI/ML experience
  • Good problem-solving ability
  • Experience working with complex technical systems
  • Strong written communication
  • Ability to work independently in a remote environment

The contract opportunity offers flexible working and output-based compensation.

Applications are welcomed from AI Engineers, ML Engineers, Software Engineers, Backend Engineers, Full Stack Engineers and experienced developers looking to contribute to advanced AI projects.

Essential requirements

  • Python
  • C++
  • Java
  • Golang
  • TypeScript
  • Rust