Senior Data Science Engineer Jobs in Illinois

Senior Data Science Engineer jobs in Illinois are highly active, with demand concentrated in financial services, healthcare technology, manufacturing analytics, and enterprise software, and openings range from mid-level practitioners through principal-level engineers. Chicago anchors the market and is home to long-established employers such as Morningstar, Allstate, and United Airlines, while secondary hubs in Champaign-Urbana and the suburban Chicago corridor add additional opportunities tied to university research and corporate technology centers. The most sought-after specialties in Illinois right now are machine learning engineering, large-scale data platform development, and applied AI for regulated industries. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles25
Top employerUniversity of Illinois
Top cityChicago, IL
Cities hiring11
Work type70% Hybrid
Top industryEducation

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Paramount Global US Inc
Virginia, Illinois
Compliance & Risk
Project Management
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
$27.5 - $33.12/hr
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Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
Summer 2027 Intern- PhD Data Science or Computer Science
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Summer 2027 Intern- PhD Data Science or Computer Science
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
Chicago, Illinois
Business Analysis
Data Analytics
Data Science
$20 - $33/hr
1,001-5,000

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Busey Bank
Senior Manager, Applied AI and Data Science
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Senior Manager, Applied AI and Data Science
Busey Bank
Illinois
Data Analytics
Data Science
Healthcare Administration
$120k - $160k/yr
Bachelor's degree in statistics
1,001-5,000

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Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
Summer 2027 Intern-Data Science and Business Analytics
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Summer 2027 Intern-Data Science and Business Analytics
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
Chicago, Illinois
Data Analytics
Data Science
$20 - $33/hr
1,001-5,000

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Illinois State University
Director of Data Engineering and Data Science
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Director of Data Engineering and Data Science
Illinois State University
Normal, Illinois
Compliance & Risk
Project Management
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
$125k - $135k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree
1,001-5,000

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Senior Data Science Engineer Jobs by City in Illinois

Where Illinois roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Oak Brook
2 jobs
Riverwoods
2 jobs
Normal
1 job
Virginia
1 job
Champaign
1 job
Deerfield
1 job
Northbrook
1 job
Westchester
1 job

Senior Data Science Engineer Job Market in Illinois

A snapshot from current Illinois openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

University of Illinois
University of Illinois3 open roles
Chamberlain
Chamberlain2 open roles
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Education
  • Manufacturing
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Banking & Financial Services

What Illinois Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in senior data science engineer jobs across Illinois.

  • Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, statistics, or a related quantitative field
  • Five or more years of experience building and deploying production machine learning models
  • Proficiency in Python and at least one major ML framework such as TensorFlow or PyTorch
  • Hands-on experience with cloud data platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
  • Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional projects and mentor junior data scientists
  • Experience with distributed computing tools such as Spark or Databricks in enterprise environments

Senior Data Science Engineer Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a senior data science engineer in Illinois?

Senior data science engineers in Illinois typically need at least a bachelor's degree in a quantitative field such as computer science, statistics, or applied mathematics, though many employers prefer a master's degree for senior roles. Illinois does not require a state-issued license for this role. Candidates advance by building a portfolio of deployed machine learning systems, gaining experience in industries prominent in Illinois such as financial services or healthcare technology, and demonstrating leadership on data projects.

How much do senior data science engineers make in Illinois?

Senior data science engineers in Illinois earn a median of about $106,560 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $68,810 for the lowest 10% to over $168,880 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire senior data science engineers in Illinois?

Employers hiring senior data science engineers in Illinois right now include University of Illinois, Chamberlain, and Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Illinois's concentration of financial services headquarters, large insurance carriers, and healthcare technology firms means demand is consistent and not limited to a single sector.

Which Illinois cities have the most senior data science engineer jobs?

Chicago, Oak Brook, and Riverwoods have the most senior data science engineer openings in Illinois. Chicago drives the majority of listings because it is home to the headquarters of major financial institutions, insurance companies, and enterprise technology firms, while suburban locations such as Downers Grove and Lisle add openings tied to large corporate campuses that anchor Illinois's northwestern and western corridors.

Are there remote senior data science engineer jobs in Illinois?

Yes, and more than most fields, because senior data science engineering is almost entirely desk-based and output-driven. About 80% of senior data science engineer openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, reflecting how broadly distributed this work has become. Model development, experimentation, and pipeline engineering are the functions most commonly performed fully remotely, while stakeholder-facing and team-lead responsibilities tend to draw candidates back on-site at least part of the week.

How can I get hired as a senior data science engineer in Illinois with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is landing an associate or junior data scientist role and building toward seniority from within. Large Illinois employers in financial services and healthcare technology, including insurance carriers and hospital systems headquartered in the Chicago metro, regularly hire new graduates into rotational analyst and data engineering programs. Moving laterally from a software engineering or business analytics role is another common route. Building a public portfolio of end-to-end ML projects and earning a recognized cloud certification gives candidates a concrete edge during early-career screening.

Where can I find and apply to senior data science engineer jobs in Illinois?

You can find and apply to senior data science engineer jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current Illinois openings across industries and metro areas. Find a role that fits and apply directly to the employer through the listing.

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