Software Design Engineer Jobs in Illinois
Software Design Engineer jobs in Illinois are open across Chicago, Lisle, and Bartlett and other Illinois metros, with employers like Molex, ENTRUST Solutions, and Jobot hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) per DO-178C DAL A Safety Critical Standards
- Software Requirement Capture & Analysis
- Software Architecture & Design
- Traceability
- Updating Source Code to DO-178C
- SDLC Reviews
- DAL Level A Software Development Lifecycle Documentation
- Protocols - Ethernet, SPI, RS485, CAN, I2C, Pre-SOI Audit Experience
- Design Analysis & Report Preparation, Resolving issues
- DOORS, Git, Matissa, MS Visio, AMD Vitis, ARM C Compiler, Lauterbach Trace32
- Test Scripting and Test Procedures
- Technical knowledge related to FPGA verification and debugging
- Excellent hardware and software debugging skills
Experience:
7+ Years' Applicable experience
ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) per DO-178C DAL A Safety Critical Standards
- Software Requirement Capture & Analysis
- Software Architecture & Design
- Traceability
- Updating Source Code to DO-178C
- SDLC Reviews
- DAL Level A Software Development Lifecycle Documentation
- Protocols - Ethernet, SPI, RS485, CAN, I2C, Pre-SOI Audit Experience
- Design Analysis & Report Preparation, Resolving issues
- DOORS, Git, Matissa, MS Visio, AMD Vitis, ARM C Compiler, Lauterbach Trace32
- Test Scripting and Test Procedures
- Technical knowledge related to FPGA verification and debugging
- Excellent hardware and software debugging skills
Experience:
7+ Years' Applicable experience
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Where Illinois roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Software Design Engineer Job Market in Illinois
A snapshot from current Illinois openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Molex13
- ENTRUST Solutions8
- Jobot6
- Euromarket Designs, Inc. (D/B/A Crate & Barrel And Cb2)4
- GFT4
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services35
- Manufacturing23
- Energy16
- Technology & Software11
- Construction & Real Estate9
What Illinois Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in software design engineer jobs across Illinois.
- Bachelor's degree in computer engineering, electrical engineering, or computer science
- Proficiency in C or C++ for embedded or systems-level development
- Experience with hardware description languages such as VHDL or Verilog for FPGA roles
- Familiarity with real-time operating systems and low-level firmware development
- Ability to read and interpret schematics, datasheets, and hardware interface specifications
- Experience using version control systems and design documentation tools such as Git and Confluence
Software Design Engineer Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions
How many software design engineer jobs are there in Illinois?
There are 113+ software design engineer openings in Illinois on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Chicago, Lisle, and Bartlett. New positions post regularly as employers across Illinois hire.
How much do software design engineers make in Illinois?
Software design engineers in Illinois earn a median of about $132,110 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $80,980 for the lowest 10% to over $194,740 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which Illinois cities have the most software design engineer jobs?
Chicago, Lisle, and Bartlett have the most software design engineer openings in Illinois right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire software design engineers in Illinois?
Employers hiring software design engineers in Illinois include Molex, ENTRUST Solutions, and Jobot, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote software design engineer jobs in Illinois?
Yes. About 26% of software design engineer openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Illinois metros.
How do I apply for software design engineer jobs in Illinois?
You can apply to software design engineer jobs in Illinois directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Illinois location, then apply to each one that fits.
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