Top Systems Engineer Jobs in Chicago, IL

The IT Systems Engineer will manage IT operations, ensure security compliance, and oversee cloud infrastructure including AWS and DigitalOcean. Responsibilities include device management, help desk support, and implementing security policies.

Lead development and integration of Salesforce-centered GTM systems: build Apex/LWC solutions, design event-driven integrations, optimize data flows to Snowflake, manage CI/CD with Gearset/Git, write SQL for reporting and data quality, troubleshoot production, and mentor developers while advancing AI-enabled, composable CRM automation.

Lead architecture, development, and validation of end-to-end aircraft fuel systems. Drive cross-functional integration, system-level modeling (CFD), verification, supplier qualification, ground and flight test support, anomaly root-cause analysis, and mentor engineering teams while contributing to long-term fuel-system technology roadmaps.

Lead Salesforce and billing platform engineering with an emphasis on AI-driven automation. Build scalable Salesforce solutions (Apex, Flow, LWC), pilot LLM/agent workflows, modernize CI/CD and test automation, support Quote-to-Cash and billing processes, collaborate across product and finance, drive technical debt reduction, and mentor junior engineers.

Lead architecture and engineering for global endpoint fleet across Windows and macOS. Design UEM infrastructure, automate provisioning (Autopilot, ABM), build scripts and API integrations, enforce security baselines (BitLocker, FileVault, EDR), integrate with identity providers, act as Tier 3/4 escalation, and mentor junior staff while driving roadmap and documentation.

Lead reliability, performance, and operational excellence for large-scale ad-tech distributed systems. Design and operate monitoring, incident response, capacity planning, automation, and secure production infrastructure. Mentor engineers, influence architecture for production readiness, run on-call rotations, and drive continuous improvement of engineering operations and observability.

As a Software Engineer, you'll design high-performance applications, collaborate on trading software development, optimize systems, and troubleshoot issues in production environments.

Design, evolve, and optimize Scala-based, low-latency trading services. Lead architecture for scalability and performance, tune JVM/Akka systems, enhance observability, ensure security and regulatory compliance, and mentor junior engineers while collaborating cross-functionally to support 24x7 high-volume trading.

Responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining Azure cloud systems for business initiatives. Collaborate with teams to ensure operational excellence and security compliance.

Design, administer, and improve EHS management system applications aligned to ISO 45001/14001. Configure workflows, maintain controlled EHS data, build integrations with enterprise systems, support compliance and audits, develop SOPs and training, and provide system support and continual improvement across manufacturing sites.

The Systems Engineer will administer and maintain Linux hosting environments, troubleshoot issues, and assist development teams while ensuring performance and security standards are met.

The Principal Control Systems Engineer will lead complex engineering projects focused on power plant control systems, design and program solutions, and collaborate with teams and clients, while traveling 15-30% of the time.

The Trading Systems Engineer ensures optimal performance and stability of trading platforms, monitors incidents, and implements automation tools for trading processes.

Design and implement high-performance embedded FPGA/programmable-logic solutions for quantum applications. Develop testable, performant RTL (SpinalHDL/HDL), architect processing chains with analytical models, perform lab tuning and troubleshooting, and apply modern software engineering practices including CI, revision control, and code reviews.

The Systems Engineer will manage and improve the compute infrastructure for research and trading at Aquatic, focusing on HPC, storage systems, developer experience, and providing mentorship.

Defines project scope and specifications, develops test programs, examines samples for UL compliance, coordinates lab activities and technicians, communicates results to clients, and supports development of test methods and UL requirements. May serve as project handler and travel to client sites for testing.

The role involves designing and building AI-native systems for revenue teams at Upside, including developing applications, partnering with teams, managing the entire stack, and improving system reliability and performance.

Maintain and improve Linux-based production systems, automate deployments with Salt and Ansible, manage containerized stacks (Docker/Kubernetes), monitor and harden systems, troubleshoot incidents, partner with engineering for maintenance, and support infrastructure components like VMWare, SAN, backups, Kafka, MongoDB, and RabbitMQ.

Administer, monitor, patch, and troubleshoot Linux/UNIX servers across production and non-production environments. Automate tasks with Shell/Bash, collaborate with DevOps, Cloud, Networking, and Security teams, manage virtualization and cloud platforms, support CI/CD and configuration management, participate in incident response and system optimization, and follow security and compliance best practices.

Lead integration, validation, and fielding of advanced weapon capabilities on X-Bat across the full lifecycle. Define system behaviors and architectures, coordinate cross-functional integration, support lab/ground/flight tests, perform troubleshooting and root-cause analysis to reduce integration risk and accelerate capability delivery.

Lead systems engineering for Hivemind-based autonomy products: define and manage requirements, develop system architectures and trade studies, coordinate hardware/software interfaces, support integration/verification/validation and testing, and identify and mitigate technical risks across the system lifecycle.

Design, build, and maintain Android tablet platform across firmware, bootloader/BSP, kernel, and device-tree layers. Support MediaTek platforms, integrate hardware components, ensure secure boot and OTA safety, maintain ROM build/release processes, develop device-side apps/tools in Kotlin/Java, run validation and QA, support factory flashing and field deployments, and provide on-call diagnostics and fixes.

Implement, configure, and maintain systems and infrastructure; administer OS and virtualization platforms; automate administration tasks; monitor performance and respond to incidents; partner on system design and roadmap; document configurations and procedures to ensure availability and reliability.

Design, develop, and validate complex models and simulations and custom algorithms for EOIR/RF targeting and tracking systems. Collaborate with engineers and physicists to implement algorithms into systems, create technical presentations and documentation, and support requirements and embedded software implementation. Work on-site supporting classified programs.

Perform integration and test of complex electronic systems from hardware/software/firmware through aircraft installation. Develop test plans, procedures, automation and reports; execute system integration, design verification, and qualification tests in labs or field locations. Troubleshoot issues, collaborate across disciplines, and support government security clearance requirements. On-site in Rolling Meadows, IL with ~10% travel.