220 entry level software engineer jobs at 129 companies in Illinois

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Founding Full-stack / Product Engineer
Cupertino, CA, US
$130k-$300k/yr On-SiteFull Time
HiringCafe
HiringCafe: Building a 100× better job search engine to take on Indeed and LinkedIn.
Help us build a 100× better job search engine. We need a full-stack engineer with great taste, sharp fundamentals, and a track record of shipping polished product on React/Next.js plus a real backend (Firebase, Elasticsearch, Redis, Stripe).
React, Next.js, TypeScript, Firebase, Elasticsearch, Redis, Stripe
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Entry-Level C++ Software Engineer
Chicago, Illinois, United States
$80k-$120k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Wolverine Trading
Wolverine Trading: Proprietary trading, asset management, and execution services firm.
0+ YOEEntry-level C++ software engineer with strong C++ knowledge, data structures, and interest in multi-threaded real-time systems.
C++, C++17/20
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Software Engineer (Entry-Level) - C++
Chicago, Illinois, United States
$145k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Akuna Capital
Akuna Capital: Proprietary trading firm providing liquidity in global options markets.
Pursuing a technical bachelor's/master's/PhD (graduating by Aug 2027), experience with modern C++, familiarity with distributed/asynchronous systems, debugging and profiling tools, strong problem solving and communication skills.
C++, Python, Shell, perf, gprof, vtune, GDB, Valgrind, AddressSanitizer
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Test Engineer (Entry-Level)
Scott AFB or United States
OnsiteFull Time
DecisionPoint
DecisionPoint: Provides IT and cybersecurity services for federal government agencies.
2+ YOEEntry-level Test Engineer; 0–2+ years experience; active Secret clearance; IAT Level II (Security+ CE); basic SDLC; strong communication.
Jira, Java, Angular, APIs, SQL
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Entry Level Civil Engineer
Detroit or Cleveland or Maumee or Chicago or Champaign or Rockford or Freeport or Rochelle or Schaumburg or Aurora or New York City or New Jersey or East Berlin or Belleville or Hartford or Providence or Boston
$65k-$95k/yr HybridFull Time
Trilon Group
Trilon Group: Providing engineering and design services for community infrastructure.
0+ YOEBachelor's in engineering or related field,0–4 years experience,strong communication,proficiency with Microsoft Office and design software,EIT or pursuit of PE preferred.
AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Revit, GIS, Microsoft Office
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Junior Software Engineer
Chicago, Illinois, United States
$80k-$100k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Supernova Technology
Supernova Technology: Provides cloud-based digital software for securities-based lending.
Entry-level software engineer; learn SDLC, backend, coding; BS in CS or related field or equivalent practical experience; Java/C/C++, JavaScript; Java Spring Framework; handling high-priority requests; startup adaptability.
Java, C/C++, JavaScript, Python, Spring Framework, Spring Boot
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Associate Software Engineer / Software Engineer
Chicago or Dallas or Toronto
$60k-$125k/yr HybridFull Time
Applied Systems
Applied Systems: Provider of cloud-based management software for the insurance industry.
Degree in computer science or equivalent; foundational software engineering knowledge; familiarity with cloud technologies, CI/CD, Agile, and tools like Jira and Confluence; eagerness to learn.
Jira, Confluence, Go, React, C#, Python, gRPC, SQL, REST APIs, Google Cloud Platform, Kubernetes, Terraform, CI/CD
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Distribution Engineer 1 (Entry Level) - Grid
Warrenville, Illinois, United States
$63k-$91k/yr HybridFull Time
Sargent & Lundy
Sargent & Lundy: Engineering and consulting services for the power industry.
1+ YOEBS or MS in engineering; 1+ year distribution experience; knowledge of distribution design methods, codes, and software; strong communication.
AutoCAD, ArcGIS, PoleForeman, GIS, NESC, NEC, IEEE, Python, MATLAB, Excel
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Software Engineer
Chicago or Peoria or Irving
$89k-$145k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Caterpillar
CaterpillarNYSE: CAT: Manufactures construction equipment, mining machinery, and industrial engines.
0+ YOEDesign, develop, test, and deploy web, mobile, and cloud software; bachelor’s degree preferred; 0-2 years relevant experience; knowledge of SDLC, software integration, architecture, testing, and strong communication and critical thinking.
Java, JavaScript, Python, SpringBoot, React, SQL, APIs, Cloud Platforms, Generative AI
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Software Engineer
Oak Brook or Sioux Falls or Tempe
$87k-$133k/yr HybridFull Time
CNH
CNHNYSE: CNH: Designs and manufactures agricultural and construction machinery.
2+ YOEBachelor's or Master's in Computer Science or related, minimum 2 years experience, strong problem solving, software development and support skills.
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Software Engineer (Contract)
Chicago or Washington or District of Columbia or Florida or Illinois or Maryland or Michigan or North Carolina or New York or Pennsylvania or Texas or Vermont or Virginia or United States
$90k/yr HybridContract
Civis Analytics
Civis Analytics: Cloud platform for data science and predictive audience analytics.
1+ YOE1–2 years professional software engineering experience; familiarity with AI/ML and tools; front-end React and back-end frameworks (Rails/Django/Node); SQL proficiency; strong problem-solving and collaboration skills.
React, Python, Ruby, Node, SQL, Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, ReactJS, AngularJS, VueJS, Rails, Django, NodeJS, Go, Flask, Amazon Web Services (AWS), D3, pandas, scikit-learn, NumPy, SciPy, R, STATA
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Engineer Embedded Software
Rolling Meadows, Illinois, United States
$88k-$131k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Northrop Grumman
Northrop GrummanNYSE: NOC: Designs and manufactures advanced aerospace and defense systems.
2+ YOEBS in Electrical/Computer Engineering (or related STEM) with 2+ years experience (or MS with 0+ years). Experience with C#, C, Java or LabWindows CVI; troubleshooting hardware/software/firmware; test software development; ability to obtain Secret clearance; US citizenship required.
C#, C, Java, LabWindows CVI, Python, MATLAB, Cadence, GitHub, Oscilloscope, Signal Generator, Spectrum Analyzer, Network Analyzer
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Software Engineer II - Remote
Arizona or South Carolina or Louisiana or California or Washington or Virginia or Utah or Texas or Tennessee or Pennsylvania or Oregon or Oklahoma or Ohio or Michigan or New York or West Virginia or New Jersey or Missouri or Massachusetts or Wisconsin or New Hampshire or New Mexico or Nevada or Kansas or Georgia or North Carolina or Montana or Arkansas or Maine or Maryland or Delaware or Rhode Island or Kentucky or Mississippi or Indiana or Alabama or Illinois or Idaho or District of Columbia or Colorado or Florida or Iowa or Nebraska or Vermont or South Dakota or Connecticut or Minnesota
$41-$55/hr RemoteFull Time
CSAA Insurance Group
CSAA Insurance Group: Provides personal and commercial insurance products to AAA members.
1+ YOEBachelor’s in CS/IS/engineering (Master's preferred), 1+ years software engineering experience, microservices and cloud (AWS) experience, Java/Spring Boot and REST/GraphQL, familiarity with NoSQL, Kubernetes, CI/CD and monitoring tools.
Java, J2EE, Spring Boot, Python, NodeJS, REST, GraphQL, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Lambda, Kubernetes, OpenShift, ElasticSearch, DynamoDB, MongoDB, New Relic, Splunk, Apache Camel, ESB, Jenkins, Maven, UML
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Software Engineer III, Editing
Arizona or California or Colorado or Connecticut or District of Columbia or Florida or Georgia or Idaho or Illinois or Indiana or Iowa or Maryland or Massachusetts or Michigan or Minnesota or Missouri or New Jersey or New Mexico or New York or North Carolina or Ohio or Oklahoma or Oregon or Pennsylvania or Puerto Rico or Rhode Island or Tennessee or Texas or Utah or Vermont or Virginia or Washington or West Virginia or Wisconsin or Wyoming or Brazil or Canada or Colombia or Germany or Ghana or India or Indonesia or Italy or Kenya or Mexico or Morocco or Netherlands or Poland or Singapore or South Africa or Spain or Switzerland or United Kingdom
$95k-$149k/yr RemoteFull Time
Wikimedia Foundation
Wikimedia Foundation: Operates Wikipedia and provides global free knowledge infrastructure.
2+ YOE2–5 years software engineering experience; proficiency with JavaScript or PHP (or similar), unit testing, version control, strong written communication, and solid algorithms/data-structures skills.
JavaScript, PHP, Python, Ruby, CSS, MediaWiki API, VisualEditor, GitHub
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Software Engineer
Columbus or Boston or Chicago or Austin or Los Angeles or United States or Canada or United Kingdom or Australia
$125k-$165k/yr HybridFull Time
Loop Returns
Loop Returns: Software platform automating e-commerce returns and post-purchase experiences.
2+ YOE2+ years building web applications, backend services, or APIs. Experience using AI agents in engineering workflows, testing and CI/CD, and familiarity with PHP/Laravel, Vue.js, AWS Serverless, MySQL, or DynamoDB is a plus.
Claude Code, Cursor, PHP, Laravel, Vue.js, MySQL, DynamoDB, Kubernetes, AWS, Serverless, CI/CD, lambdas
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Software Engineer - Game Engineer
Orlando or California or Massachusetts or New York or Colorado or Hawaii or Illinois or Maryland or Minnesota or New Jersey or Vermont or Washington or District of Columbia
$77k-$152k/yr HybridFull Time
Lockheed Martin
Lockheed MartinNYSE: LMT: Designs and manufactures global security and aerospace systems.
2+ YOEBachelor's in engineering/technical discipline, 2+ years professional experience, knowledge of modern C++, hands-on Unreal Engine, experience with development tools, ability to obtain Secret clearance and U.S. citizenship required.
C++, Unreal Engine (UE), Python, Prepar3D Fuse, Sequencer, Movie Render Queue, Control Rig, Blueprint, Derived Data Cache (DDC)
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Integrations Software Engineer
Ghent or London or Chicago
HybridFull Time
Qargo
Qargo: Cloud-based transport management platform for logistics and freight operations.
2+ YOE2+ years software engineering or systems integration experience; strong API knowledge (REST, GraphQL), data formats (JSON, XML); experience with Python, Django, GraphQL, K8s, React/React Native, Google Cloud; strong communication and stakeholder management.
APIs, REST, GraphQL, JSON, XML, Python, Django, K8s, React, React Native, Google Cloud
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Software Engineer II
Oak Brook, Illinois, United States
OnsiteContract
FEV North America
FEV North America: Develops and tests propulsion systems and vehicle technologies.
2+ YOE2+ years experience with a Bachelor's (1+ with Master's) or equivalent; strong modern C++ (C++17), Qt, embedded/Linux experience; CMake, CI/CD, CAN/J1939 familiarity; unit testing and software development fundamentals.
C++, C++17, Qt, Linux, CMake, CI/CD, CAN/J1939, Agile
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Software Engineer I
Ottawa, Illinois, United States
$70k-$80k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Advantech
AdvantechTaiwan Stock Exchange: 2395: Global provider of industrial IoT and embedded computing solutions.
2+ YOE2+ years embedded software experience; strong C/C++ and Python; experience with Embedded Linux, Yocto, QNX, RTOS, BSP/kernel work; BS/MS in CS/EE or equivalent; knowledge of IP and serial protocols; ARM experience preferred.
Embedded Linux, Yocto, QNX, RTOS, C, C++, Python, C#
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Software Engineer (All Levels)
Illinois or United States
$85k-$145k/yr RemoteFull Time
Allstate
AllstateNYSE: ALL: Provides insurance products for vehicles, homes, and businesses.
1+ YOEExperience with Java/Spring, JavaScript and React; backend APIs and relational/NoSQL databases; CI/CD, TDD, paired programming; cloud-native and object-oriented design. Experience level varies by role (1+ to 5+ years).
Agile Methodology, Back-End Development, CI/CD, Continuous Delivery, Databasing, Java (Programming Language), Spring, Spring Boot, JavaScript, React, React.js, Microservices Architecture, Pair Programming, Test Driven Design (TDD), APIs, NoSQL
2w
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Graduate Software Engineer
Chicago, Illinois, United States
$200k/yr OnsiteFull Time
IMC
IMC: Global trading firm providing liquidity to financial markets.
University student graduating Sept 2026–July 2027 in CS/Engineering, strong algorithms and data structures, proficiency in a programming language (Java or C++), strong analytical and collaboration skills.
Java, C++

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