Top Tech Jobs & Startup Jobs in Chicago, IL

Lead end-to-end delivery of large-scale transformational technology programs ($25M+), manage distributed matrixed teams (50+), oversee governance, financials, SOWs, contracts, risk, stakeholder engagement, and executive reporting to ensure program quality and profitability.

Lead design and implementation of scalable APIs and agent communication layers for an AI-agent driven advertising marketplace. Build high-throughput backend systems, integrate agent frameworks and adtech partners, drive architecture for authentication and protocols, mentor engineers, and prototype agent communication patterns while collaborating with product and design.

Multi-year leadership development placement reporting to the CEO, providing executive-level support, managing special projects, liaising with stakeholders, coordinating strategic communications, representing CIRI externally, and participating in ELT, Board, and Shareholder meetings. Role includes an individual development plan, mentoring, frequent travel, and placements across CIRI and subsidiaries.

Administer and optimize DRB SiteWatch, Patheon, and ICS POS systems across multiple locations. Configure items, pricing, promotions, and site settings; test changes; provide Level 3 troubleshooting for terminals, kiosks, payment and connectivity; liaise with vendors; maintain data integrity, SOPs, and training materials; monitor performance and reporting; and partner with teams to improve processes and customer experience.

Manage a regional portfolio of higher education institutions to drive revenue growth, adoption, and retention. Build multi-level relationships with faculty and administrators, lead virtual and in-person engagements, execute territory go-to-market strategy, negotiate agreements, and collaborate with cross-functional teams. Use Salesforce and analytics to monitor usage, identify opportunities, and design targeted campaigns. Travel frequently across the US West region to strengthen partnerships and promote HBI learning solutions.

As a Software Engineer, you'll design and develop microservices using a cloud-native tech stack, with a focus on financial services and secure systems.

Solve unprecedented, high‑ambiguity problems end‑to‑end: create solutions, then build repeatable systems to run them without you. Own outcomes, act autonomously, generate options relentlessly, operate under scarce resources and tight deadlines, and continuously scale impact across the company.

Lead the transformation of marketing strategy for an AI-native positioning, focusing on website overhaul, developing marketing strategies, and managing campaigns.

Plan and lead human factors research and analyses (requirements discovery, task/workflow analyses, usability studies, compliance audits, workload experiments), analyze data, make design recommendations, document results (HEDADs, CTAs), oversee junior staff, ensure standards compliance, and contribute to proposals.

The Engagement Manager will lead projects, manage client relationships, provide strategic solutions, and drive business growth, particularly in the life sciences sector.