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Software Engineers Jobs in Illinois (NOW HIRING)

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 ...

Participate in software development activities * Assist Software Engineers with projects and prototyping as required * Build, test, enhance and evaluate new or existing products * Collaborate closely ...

Lead, mentor, and develop a team of embedded software engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performing engineering culture. * Provide technical guidance, architectural oversight, and hands-on ...

Lead, mentor, and develop a team of embedded software engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performing engineering culture. * Provide technical guidance, architectural oversight, and ...

Provides technical leadership and delivery ownership for a team of software engineers building and operating scalable cloud-native applications on AWS. * Drives architecture decisions, engineering ...

... Software Engineers and interns at the firm, as opportunities arise • Collaborate with team members to improve standards around architecture, DevOps & data governance. • As part of support ...

Manager, Software Engineering

Chicago, IL · On-site

$155K - $233K/yr

Lead and mentor a team of software engineers and/or architects across multiple product areas. * Drive development ofexistingapplications, includingnewplatformswheremajorityof the work is AI-driven.

Software Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$153K - $160K/yr

Software Engineers for Chicago, IL location. Responsible for the design and development of new software features to improve and expand the efficiency of technology platforms. Assist in the ...

Software Engineer

Naperville, IL · On-site

$125 - $150/hr

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 ...

Software Engineers for Chicago, IL location. Responsible for the design and development of new software features to improve and expand the efficiency of technology platforms. Assist in the ...

Software Engineer

Naperville, IL · On-site

$132K - $147K/yr

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 ...

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How much do software engineers jobs pay per year?

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.

What kinds of jobs do software engineers do?

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.

Intern Software Engineering

Watchfire Signs LLC

Danville, IL

Full-time, Internship

Posted 5 days ago


Job description

Software Engineering Intern  Summary 

This co-op internship is a hands-on, real-world position, assisting our Software Engineers with coding, building, and testing various applications and products. 

*Our interns are anticipated to work with us for the entire summer term, assuming quality work. Of course, all positions are "at will" and an internship is not a guarantee of work for a set period of time. 

Responsibilities 
  • Participate in software development activities 
  • Assist Software Engineers with projects and prototyping as required 
  • Build, test, enhance and evaluate new or existing products 
  • Collaborate closely with R&D team members 
Required Qualifications/Skills: 
  • Experience with either C++, C#, Java on either Windows, or Linux platforms 
  • Experience with either AWS or Azure based deployments 
  • Experience with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and SharePoint, Jira, Bitbucket, and Confluence 
  • Ability to work independently 
  • Excellent written and communication skills
  • Must be at least 18 years of age by the start of semester
  • Able to work up to 40 hours per week during summer session 
Required Education and Licensing 
  • Student enrolled in Computer Science, Data Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology Electrical Engineering, or any other Engineering program with good GPA and proficiency in software and data science courses and projects.  
  • Must have been enrolled full-time for the current semester, new graduates are still eligible for this position 

*Watchfire is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. 

*Legal authorization to work in the US required. We will not consider candidates who need sponsorship, now or in the future, to be legally employed in the US.  No H1B, OPT, CPT or other “temporary work authorization” candidates will be considered.