Top Tech Jobs & Startup Jobs in Chicago, IL

Evaluate high-resolution images and video at the pixel level to detect subtle artifacts and ensure professional image fidelity. Develop evaluation guidelines, document observations for datasets, create test samples, and collaborate with experts to maintain consistent visual-quality standards across AI-generated and enhanced outputs.

Evaluate AI-generated enterprise sales workflows, create end-to-end benchmark sales scenarios, refine scoring rubrics, produce polished sales artifacts (pitches, proposals, communications), provide structured feedback, and apply professional judgment in realistic CRM and sales-stack sandbox environments.

Evaluate and strengthen AI model behavior on cybersecurity topics by writing expert prompts, annotating and grading model responses for accuracy and safety, and applying structured guidelines to classify sensitive content. Work part-time on AI safety tasks with emphasis on secure, responsible handling of dual-use information.

Remote, contract equity research role requiring at least 2 years' experience at top firms. Analyze and extract information from public SEC filings. Minimum 10 hours/week for at least four weeks. Independent-contractor engagement with weekly payments via Stripe or Wise. U.S./Canada-based applicants only; no H-1B or STEM OPT sponsorship.

Perform L3 network troubleshooting and RCA on production enterprise networks, review telemetry/logs/configs, label and annotate network behaviors for ML training, and help define schemas and data pipelines to support AI-driven infrastructure.

Contract GPU kernel optimization role: analyze profiler metrics, identify bottlenecks, and improve kernel performance across modern GPU hardware. Implement and modify C++17, Python, and GPU code using CUDA/HIP/shaders, document optimization decisions, and collaborate as a freelance specialist (20+ hrs/week preferred).

Create high-quality motion graphics, animations, and visual effects using Adobe After Effects. Collaborate with creative teams to produce digital content, edit and composite video, optimize project files for multiple outputs, and troubleshoot rendering issues while maintaining brand consistency and meeting deadlines.

Review, validate, and annotate logistics documents (packing lists, bills of lading, inventory registers), evaluate supply chain workflows, recommend process improvements, provide structured feedback for AI training datasets, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and contribute to documentation and training resources to improve logistics operations.

Translate design specs into pixel-perfect, responsive web interfaces using TypeScript, CSS3, and HTML. Follow design systems and accessibility (WCAG) standards, optimize frontend performance, resolve spec ambiguities, collaborate remotely via documentation and code reviews, and provide frontend expertise to support AI model evaluation.

Remote independent-contractor research role for verified Google Business Profile owners/administrators. Participants will manage and review GBP content, follow project guidelines, provide written feedback, and help improve AI understanding of local business profiles. Flexible schedule; weekly payments based on approved work.