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Taylor Rose Taylor Rose
Published on March 16, 2026

23 Companies Hiring Software Engineers in Chicago

The Windy City isn’t just a nice place to visit, it’s also a great place to live and work. Check out what the companies in this booming tech hub have on offer.

Built In Staff, With AI Built In Staff, With AI
Updated on March 13, 2026

7 Companies With Great Work-Life Balance Hiring Software Engineers in Chicago

These employers aim to support their tech talent in and out of the office.

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Taylor Rose Taylor Rose
Updated on March 13, 2026

A Day in the Life of a Partner Sales Manager on Braze’s Japan Alliance Team

Mizuki Hiramatsu shares what it’s like to manage the partner lifecycle at Braze, including daily responsibilities, cross-functional collaboration, AI-powered workflows and how he measures success on the Japan Alliance team.

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Olivia McClure Olivia McClure
Updated on March 12, 2026

Comcast Work-life Balance: How This Advertising Leader Balances Parenthood With Professional Growth

Senior Director of Product Management Sukai Qin describes how the company has made it easier to navigate the challenges of parenthood and shares her advice for other working parents.

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Olivia McClure Olivia McClure
Updated on March 12, 2026

Comcast Company Culture: Data Drives More Meaningful Brand-Consumer Connections

Learn how Comcast’s FreeWheel and Effectv brands are spearheading change across the TV and video advertising industry by leveraging the latest tech and trends.

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Olivia McClure Olivia McClure
Updated on March 12, 2026

How These Companies Are Building Better Tech For People in 2026

Technologists from Caterpillar, Belvedere Trading, Supernova Technology and other companies share how they balance experimentation with stability to drive innovation.

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Matthew Urwin Matthew Urwin
Updated on March 10, 2026

77 Companies in Chicago Pushing the City to New Heights

Check out this list of the top companies making Chicago a vibrant tech hub.

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Alyssa Schroer Alyssa Schroer
Updated on March 09, 2026

29 Tech Companies With Offices in the West Loop

Check out these tech companies with homes in the West Loop.

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Built In Staff, With AI Built In Staff, With AI
Updated on March 09, 2026

10 Companies Hiring Developers in Chicago

From global e-commerce giants to high-frequency trading firms, these companies are recruiting developers to build the next generation of enterprise software and industrial technology.

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Olivia McClure Olivia McClure
Updated on March 04, 2026

The Engineering Teams Driving the Next Wave of AI in E-Commerce at Zoro

Zoro’s Head of AI and Data explains how engineers use agentic AI, responsible governance and customer-first thinking to advance e-commerce at scale — and grow their skills along the way.

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