Software Engineer Jobs in Illinois

Software Engineer jobs in Illinois are open across Chicago, Lisle, and North Chicago and other Illinois metros, with employers like Molex, AbbVie, and Capgemini hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles2,019+
Top employerMolex
Top cityChicago, IL
Cities hiring163
Work type75% On-site
Top industryConsulting

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Capital One
Senior Lead Software Engineer
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Capital One
New 4h ago
Senior Lead Software Engineer
Capital One
Chicago, Illinois
Software Engineering
Cloud & DevOps
Full-stack Engineering
Cloud Engineering
Backend Engineering
$239k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Capital One
Sr. Lead Software Engineer
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Capital One
New 4h ago
Sr. Lead Software Engineer
Capital One
Chicago, Illinois
Software Engineering
Cloud & DevOps
Backend Engineering
$239k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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AbbVie
Senior Software Engineer
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AbbVie
New 4h ago
Senior Software Engineer
AbbVie
North Chicago, Illinois
Software Engineering
Data Science & Analytics
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Frontend Engineering
Backend Engineering
$97k - $184k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Capital One
Senior Lead Software Engineer
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Capital One
New 4h ago
Senior Lead Software Engineer
Capital One
Chicago, Illinois
Software Engineering
Cloud & DevOps
Technical Product & Program Management
Full-stack Engineering
Cloud Engineering
Technical Program Management
Backend Engineering
$239k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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iManage
Frontend Software Engineer
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iManage
Added 3d ago
Frontend Software Engineer
iManage
Chicago, Illinois
Software Engineering
Frontend Engineering
Backend Engineering
$80k - $110k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's
501-1,000

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Software Engineer Jobs by City in Illinois

Where Illinois roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Chicago
984 jobs
Lisle
89 jobs
North Chicago
70 jobs
Oak Brook
40 jobs
Manteno
37 jobs
Schaumburg
36 jobs
Springfield
33 jobs
Buffalo Grove
26 jobs
Aurora
25 jobs

Software Engineer Job Market in Illinois

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

Who's Hiring

  • Molex
    Molex58
  • AbbVie
    AbbVie51
  • Capgemini
    Capgemini49
  • Gotion
    Gotion37
  • Stantec
    Stantec31

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services489
  • Technology & Software385
  • Manufacturing239
  • Energy170
  • Construction & Real Estate149

What Illinois Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in software engineer jobs across Illinois.

  • Proficiency in one or more languages such as Python, Java, Go, or TypeScript
  • Experience designing and consuming RESTful or GraphQL APIs
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms including AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
  • Strong command of data structures, algorithms, and system design fundamentals
  • Experience working in agile or scrum development environments
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience

Software Engineer Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions

How many software engineer jobs are there in Illinois?

There are 2,019+ software engineer openings in Illinois on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Chicago, Lisle, and North Chicago. New positions post regularly as employers across Illinois hire.

How much do software engineers make in Illinois?

Software 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 engineer jobs?

Chicago, Lisle, and North Chicago have the most software engineer openings in Illinois right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.

Which companies hire software engineers in Illinois?

Employers hiring software engineers in Illinois include Molex, AbbVie, and Capgemini, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.

Are there remote software engineer jobs in Illinois?

Yes. About 25% of software 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 engineer jobs in Illinois?

You can apply to software 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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