Engineering Senior Manager Jobs in Illinois
Engineering Senior Manager jobs in Illinois are in strong demand, concentrated in advanced manufacturing, infrastructure, defense systems, and technology sectors, with opportunities from team-lead roles through executive-level positions. Chicago, Peoria, and Rockford are the primary hiring hubs, anchored by major employers like Caterpillar, Boeing, and Abbott Laboratories that maintain deep engineering leadership pipelines in the state. The most sought-after specialties include manufacturing systems engineering, civil and infrastructure project management, and systems engineering within aerospace and medical device development. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Be an integral part of an agile team that's constantly pushing the envelope to enhance, build, and deliver top-notch technology products.
As a Senior Lead Software Engineer at JPMorganChase within the Commercial & Investment Bank - eTrading team, you are an integral part of an agile team that works to enhance, build, and deliver trusted market-leading technology products in a secure, stable, and scalable way. Drive significant business impact through your capabilities and contributions, and apply deep technical expertise and problem-solving methodologies to tackle a diverse array of challenges that span multiple technologies and applications.
Job responsibilities
- Regularly provides technical guidance and direction to support the business and its technical teams, contractors, and vendors
- Develops secure and high-quality production code, and reviews and debugs code written by others
- Drives decisions that influence the product design, application functionality, and technical operations and processes
- Serves as a function-wide subject matter expert in one or more areas of focus
- Actively contributes to the engineering community as an advocate of firmwide frameworks, tools, and practices of the Software Development Life Cycle
- Influences peers and project decision-makers to consider the use and application of leading-edge technologies
- Adds to the team culture of diversity, opportunity, inclusion, and respect
- Drives adoption and governance of approved AI-assisted engineering practices across teams to improve code quality, delivery speed, and operational outcomes (e.g., AI-assisted code review/refactoring, test acceleration, release readiness, incident/root-cause analysis), while establishing measurable validation standards (secure coding, peer review, automated testing) and promoting reuse of proven patterns and automation within the SDLC/TLM toolchain.
- Applies knowledge of tools within the Software Development Life Cycle toolchain, including approved AI-assisted development and automation capabilities, to improve the value realized by automation at scale.
Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills
- Formal training or certification on software engineering* concepts and 10+ years applied experience
- Hands-on practical experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability
- Advanced knowledge and demonstrated skills in in programming languages C and C++
- Demonstrated experience leading effective use of enterprise-authorized AI-assisted software development tools within the work environment (e.g., for coding, code review, test acceleration, troubleshooting) with the ability to set team expectations for validating AI outputs for correctness, performance, and security
- Strong understanding of responsible AI use in engineering workflows, including data sensitivity considerations, secure handling of inputs/outputs, and adherence to resiliency and security expectations; experience coaching senior engineers/leads on compliant usage patterns and controls.
- Advanced knowledge of software applications and technical processes with considerable in-depth knowledge in one or more technical disciplines (e.g., cloud, artificial intelligence, machine learning, mobile, etc.)
- Ability to tackle design and functionality problems independently with little to no oversight
- Practical cloud native experience
- Experience in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, or a related technical field
- Hands on experience working within Financial Services Industry
We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set and location. Those in eligible roles may receive commission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation, paid in the form of cash and/or forfeitable equity, awarded in recognition of individual achievements and contributions. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.
We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.
JPMorgan Chase & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans
ABOUT THE TEAM
Our Consumer & Community Banking Group depends on innovators like you to serve consumers, small businesses, municipalities and non-profits. You'll support the delivery of award winning tools and services that cover everything from personal and small business banking as well as lending, mortgages, credit cards, payments, auto finance and investment advice. This group is also focused on developing and delivering cutting edged mobile applications, digital experiences and next generation banking technology solutions to better serve our clients and customers.
Be an integral part of an agile team that's constantly pushing the envelope to enhance, build, and deliver top-notch technology products.
As a Senior Lead Software Engineer at JPMorganChase within the Commercial & Investment Bank - eTrading team, you are an integral part of an agile team that works to enhance, build, and deliver trusted market-leading technology products in a secure, stable, and scalable way. Drive significant business impact through your capabilities and contributions, and apply deep technical expertise and problem-solving methodologies to tackle a diverse array of challenges that span multiple technologies and applications.
Job responsibilities
- Regularly provides technical guidance and direction to support the business and its technical teams, contractors, and vendors
- Develops secure and high-quality production code, and reviews and debugs code written by others
- Drives decisions that influence the product design, application functionality, and technical operations and processes
- Serves as a function-wide subject matter expert in one or more areas of focus
- Actively contributes to the engineering community as an advocate of firmwide frameworks, tools, and practices of the Software Development Life Cycle
- Influences peers and project decision-makers to consider the use and application of leading-edge technologies
- Adds to the team culture of diversity, opportunity, inclusion, and respect
- Drives adoption and governance of approved AI-assisted engineering practices across teams to improve code quality, delivery speed, and operational outcomes (e.g., AI-assisted code review/refactoring, test acceleration, release readiness, incident/root-cause analysis), while establishing measurable validation standards (secure coding, peer review, automated testing) and promoting reuse of proven patterns and automation within the SDLC/TLM toolchain.
- Applies knowledge of tools within the Software Development Life Cycle toolchain, including approved AI-assisted development and automation capabilities, to improve the value realized by automation at scale.
Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills
- Formal training or certification on software engineering* concepts and 10+ years applied experience
- Hands-on practical experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability
- Advanced knowledge and demonstrated skills in in programming languages C and C++
- Demonstrated experience leading effective use of enterprise-authorized AI-assisted software development tools within the work environment (e.g., for coding, code review, test acceleration, troubleshooting) with the ability to set team expectations for validating AI outputs for correctness, performance, and security
- Strong understanding of responsible AI use in engineering workflows, including data sensitivity considerations, secure handling of inputs/outputs, and adherence to resiliency and security expectations; experience coaching senior engineers/leads on compliant usage patterns and controls.
- Advanced knowledge of software applications and technical processes with considerable in-depth knowledge in one or more technical disciplines (e.g., cloud, artificial intelligence, machine learning, mobile, etc.)
- Ability to tackle design and functionality problems independently with little to no oversight
- Practical cloud native experience
- Experience in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, or a related technical field
- Hands on experience working within Financial Services Industry
We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set and location. Those in eligible roles may receive commission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation, paid in the form of cash and/or forfeitable equity, awarded in recognition of individual achievements and contributions. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.
We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.
JPMorgan Chase & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans
ABOUT THE TEAM
Our Consumer & Community Banking Group depends on innovators like you to serve consumers, small businesses, municipalities and non-profits. You'll support the delivery of award winning tools and services that cover everything from personal and small business banking as well as lending, mortgages, credit cards, payments, auto finance and investment advice. This group is also focused on developing and delivering cutting edged mobile applications, digital experiences and next generation banking technology solutions to better serve our clients and customers.
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Engineering Senior Manager Job Market in Illinois
A snapshot from current Illinois openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services
- Energy
- Technology & Software
- Banking & Financial Services
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
What Illinois Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in engineering senior manager jobs across Illinois.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program required
- Professional Engineer license issued or recognized in Illinois strongly preferred
- Ten or more years of progressive engineering experience with at least three in leadership
- Demonstrated experience managing cross-functional engineering teams of ten or more
- Proficiency with program management methodologies such as Agile, PMP, or Stage-Gate
- Experience with Illinois-relevant sectors such as aerospace, manufacturing, or infrastructure
Engineering Senior Manager Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a engineering senior manager in Illinois?
The most direct path is earning an ABET-accredited engineering degree, gaining several years of hands-on engineering experience, and then obtaining a Professional Engineer license through the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, which administers the PE exam in the state. Illinois employers in manufacturing, infrastructure, and defense consistently require or prefer the PE credential for senior leadership roles. An MBA or engineering management graduate degree from an Illinois institution such as the University of Illinois or Northwestern can accelerate the move into management.
Which companies hire engineering senior managers in Illinois?
Employers hiring engineering senior managers in Illinois right now include CVS Health, Farnsworth, and AbbVie, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Illinois's deep base of aerospace, advanced manufacturing, and medical device companies means hiring is consistent across both the Chicago metro and Central Illinois manufacturing corridors.
Which Illinois cities have the most engineering senior manager jobs?
Chicago, Naperville, and North Chicago have the most engineering senior manager openings in Illinois. Chicago dominates due to its concentration of corporate headquarters, infrastructure agencies, and technology firms, while Peoria and Rockford draw significant demand from heavy manufacturing and industrial engineering employers like Caterpillar and its supply chain partners.
Are there remote engineering senior manager jobs in Illinois?
Yes, but they're less common than in purely analytical fields, since engineering senior managers typically oversee physical operations, production lines, or on-site project teams. About 59% of engineering senior manager openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, with hybrid arrangements more prevalent than fully remote. The parts of the role most amenable to remote work include program planning, team coordination, and stakeholder reporting.
How can I get hired as a engineering senior manager in Illinois with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving into an engineering team lead or project engineer role first, which large Illinois employers such as Caterpillar, Boeing, and Exelon use as a structured step before promoting into senior management. Pursuing rotational engineering leadership programs at major Illinois manufacturers, completing a Professional Engineer licensure through the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, or adding a project management certification gives candidates a measurable edge when competing for their first management appointment.
Where can I find and apply to engineering senior manager jobs in Illinois?
You can find and apply to engineering senior manager jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current Illinois openings across sectors including manufacturing, infrastructure, aerospace, and technology. Find roles that fit your experience and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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