176 entry level software engineer jobs at 96 companies in Wheeling, IL

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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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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
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
3w
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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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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++
2w
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Entry Level Electrical Design Engineer (Rose-Hulman 2026)
Chicago or Cincinnati
$88k-$98k/yr HybridFull Time
DMC
DMC: Provides engineering and software services for industrial automation
0+ YOEBachelor's in Electrical Engineering (3.4 GPA min), 0-1 years relevant experience; familiar with electrical schematics and design software (AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, EPlan); ability to research components and perform basic calculations.
AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, EPlan
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Software Engineer II (Healthcare Solutions)
La Grange or McCook or Carpentersville or Iola or Shenzhen
$70k-$121k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Grayhill
Grayhill: Designs and manufactures human-machine interface components and control systems.
2+ YOEBachelor's in engineering or CS, 2+ years embedded software experience, proficiency in C/C++, microcontroller platforms (ARM Cortex-M, STM32, PIC), RTOS, device drivers, communication protocols (I2C, SPI, UART, USB, BT/BLE), and hardware debugging tools.
C/C++, I2C, SPI, UART, USB, BT/BLE, RTOS, ARM Cortex-M, STM32, PIC, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, JTAG
3mo
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Software Engineer, Early Career
Chicago or New York
$150k-$200k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Aquatic Capital Management
Aquatic Capital Management: Quantitative investment manager developing proprietary systematic trading strategies.
0+ YOEBachelor's in CS/Software Eng; 0-3 years experience; Python or C++; knowledge of event-driven architectures and distributed systems; strong quantitative skills preferred.
Python, C++
2w
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Software Engineer
United States or Redmond or Mountain View or Austin or Houston or Chicago or Cambridge or New York City or Atlanta
$102k-$202k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Microsoft
MicrosoftNASDAQ: MSFT: Develops software, services, devices, and cloud computing solutions.
2+ YOEBachelor's in CS or related + 2+ years coding experience (or equivalent). Proficiency coding in C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python. Comfortable with occasional travel (up to 25%). Microsoft cannot sponsor a work visa for this role.
C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, Python
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Software Engineer - SMB (Hybrid)
Chicago, Illinois, United States
$68k-$110k/yr HybridFull Time
Enova International
Enova InternationalNYSE: ENVA: Provides digital lending and credit solutions through machine learning.
2+ YOE2+ years professional software development experience with Java, Python, or Go; frontend experience with TypeScript and React; strong SQL and API/microservices experience; bachelor’s degree or equivalent; willingness to join on-call rotation.
Java, Python, Go, TypeScript, React, SQL, Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, Terraform, GitHub
3w
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Software Engineer, Enterprise Item
Illinois or United States or Canada or Chicago or Los Angeles or San Francisco
RemoteFull Time
Crate and Barrel
Crate and Barrel: Retails furniture, kitchenware, and home decor products.
2+ YOE2+ years software development experience; designing and supporting APIs, microservices, and integrations. Proficiency with C#/.NET, REST APIs, SQL/NoSQL, cloud platforms, CI/CD, Agile; strong problem-solving and communication.
APIs, microservices, C#, .NET, REST APIs, AWS, Azure, GCP, SQL, NoSQL, CI/CD, Product Information Management (PIM)