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$158,059median$130,000–195,000typical range, 25th to 75th percentile208jobs with stated pay76%of 275 listings state pay

  1. 27Under $100k
  2. 21$100k–125k
  3. 42$125k–150k
  4. 37$150k–175k, includes the median
  5. 30$175k–200k
  6. 30$200k–225k
  7. 21$225k and up
  1. Software Engineer (Full-Stack)Ammortal IncCharlotte, GA + 5 moreFull-time · On-site$125,000–150,000
  2. Senior Software EngineerCaterpillar Inc.Chicago, NC + 4 moreFull-time · On-site$112,710–183,140
  3. Director of Engineering, AI Takeoff TeamOktaSan Francisco, IL + 3 moreFull-time · On-site$246,000–378,000
  4. Sr Director, Software Engineer*CircanaChicago, ILFull-time · On-site$202,779
  5. Software Engineer II - IntelliScript (Remote)MillimanBrookfield, IL + 1 moreFull-time · On-site$78,800–199,065
  6. Senior Full Stack Software EngineerW.W. Grainger, Inc.Chicago, ILFull-time · On-site$112,900–188,100
  7. Software EngineerWolverine TradingChicago, ILFull-time · On-site$80,000–120,000
  8. Director of Engineering at The Bike ShopUniversity of ChicagoChicago, ILFull-time · On-site$170,000–185,000
  9. Entry Level C++ Software EngineerWolverine TradingChicago, ILFull-time · On-site$80,000–120,000
  10. Staff Software Engineer, BackendBayerChicago, ILFull-time · On-site$117,000–171,000
  11. Director, EngineeringCoates GroupChicago, ILFull-time · On-site$190,000–210,000
  12. Software Engineer (API Management)Caterpillar Inc.Peoria, IL + 1 moreFull-time · On-site$89,210–144,960
  13. Senior C++ Software Engineer – Real Time TradingWolverine TradingChicago, ILFull-time · On-site$100,000–140,000
  14. Senior C++ Software Engineer – Trading PlatformsWolverine TradingChicago, ILFull-time · On-site$100,000–140,000
  15. Guidewire LeadCapgeminiChicago, ILFull-time · On-site$140,000–155,000
  16. Guidewire LeadCapgeminiChicago, ILFull-time · On-site$140,000–155,000
  17. Associate Principal, Software EngineeringThe Options Clearing Corporation (OCC)Chicago, ILFull-time · Hybrid$111,300–153,200
  18. Senior Software EngineerFinixChicago, ILFull-time · On-site$150,000
  19. Sr Systems AnalystLuminare Health Benefits Inc.Chicago, TX + 1 moreFull-time · On-site$92,700–167,500
  20. Senior Software Engineer II, Full-StackBrazeChicago, ILFull-time · On-site$156,364–250,909
  21. AI Driven Software Developer & IT CoordinatorHanley, Flight & Zimmerman, LLCChicago, ILFull-time · On-site$70,000–75,000
  22. Principal Software EngineerCboe Global MarketsChicago, ILFull-time · On-site$182,325–235,950
  23. Software EngineerMorningstarChicago, ILFull-time · Hybrid$500–2,000
  24. Senior Software EngineerVivid SeatsChicago, ILFull-time · On-site$135,000–170,000
  25. Morningstar Summer Tech Internship Program 2027 (Campus)Morningstar, Inc.Chicago, ILInternship · Hybrid$500–2,000
  26. UI Software EngineerCaterpillar Inc.Chicago, ILFull-time · On-site$89,210–144,960
  27. Software Engineer - RubytastyliveChicago, ILFull-time · Hybrid$130,000–150,000
  28. Software Engineer - RubytastytradeChicago, ILFull-time · Hybrid$130,000–150,000
  29. Acceleration Center - Full-Stack Cloud Engineer- Senior AssociatePricewaterhouseCoopers Advisory Services LLCNew York City, NY + 5 moreFull-time · On-site$77,000–202,000
  30. Senior Software Engineering ManagerCaterpillar Inc.Chicago, TX + 2 moreFull-time · On-site$147,760–240,110
  31. Embedded Software EngineerActalentChicago, ILFull-time · On-site$55–120 / hr
  32. Senior Software Engineer - C++/PythonNorthern TrustChicago, ILFull-time · On-site$164,600–288,000
  33. Software Engineering Manager 3 (Automation Delivery)U.S. BankSaint Paul, OR + 9 moreFull-time · On-site$133,365–156,900
  34. Lead Software Engineer - Full StackCapital OneChicago, ILFull-time · On-site$179,400–204,700
  35. Lead Software EngineerW.W. Grainger, Inc.Chicago, ILFull-time · On-site$134,100–223,500
  36. Senior Software EngineerTransUnion LLCChicago, ILFull-time · On-site$78,750–131,250
  37. Senior Software Engineer (Hybrid)Energy SolutionsNew York City, IL + 5 moreFull-time · On-site$140,000–175,000
  38. Associate Principal, Software Engineering: JavaThe Options Clearing Corporation (OCC)Chicago, ILFull-time · Hybrid$160,285–188,100
  39. Director, Software Engineering: JavaThe Options Clearing Corporation (OCC)Chicago, ILFull-time · Hybrid$229,800–286,800
  40. Acceleration Center - Full-Stack Cloud Engineer- Senior AssociatePricewaterhouseCoopers Advisory Services LLCNew York City, NY + 5 moreFull-time · On-site$77,000–202,000
  41. Software Engineer IIIW.W. Grainger, Inc.Chicago, ILFull-time · On-site$112,900–188,100
  42. Senior Lead Software Engineer, Marketing and Messaging ExperimentationCapital OneChicago, TX + 1 moreFull-time · On-site$209,000–238,500
  43. Sr. Lead Software Engineer, Full StackCapital OneChicago, ILFull-time · On-site$209,000–238,500
  44. Senior Software Engineer (Quantum Computing)InfleqtionBoulder, IL + 2 moreFull-time · On-site$160,000–185,000
  45. (1112754) Senior Software Engineer - Java/AWS BackendDiversified Services Network, Inc.Chicago, TX + 3 moreFull-time · Hybrid$155,000–165,000
  46. 233: Full Stack AI Product EngineerDataspaceChicago, ILFull-time · On-site$150,000–200,000
  47. Software EngineerCypress Creek RenewablesWashington, DC + 2 moreFull-time · Hybrid$120,000–150,000
  48. Senior Software EngineerSEI InvestmentsChicago, ILFull-time · Hybrid$130,000–150,000
  49. Senior Backend EngineerFIS Global Solutions Philippines, Inc.Chicago, FL + 2 moreFull-time · On-site$99,040–168,380
  50. Senior Software EngineerFleetPulseChicago, ILFull-time · On-site$140,000–175,000
  51. Senior Associate Software Engineer - FrontendRotheraNew York City, NY + 1 moreFull-time · On-site$100,000–125,000
  52. Associate Software EngineerRotheraNew York City, NY + 1 moreFull-time · On-site$80,000–100,000
  53. Senior Specialist Software EngineerRotheraNew York City, NY + 1 moreFull-time · On-site$150,000–175,000
  54. Senior Lead Software Engineer, Full Stack (Go, React, AWS)Capital OneChicago, ILFull-time · On-site$209,000–238,500
  55. Software Development Engineer III, Advertising TechnologyExpedia GroupChicago, IL + 1 moreFull-time · On-site$136,000–190,500
  56. Lead Software Engineer–Omnichannel APIsCenterWell Certified Healthcare Corp.Fort Lauderdale, DC + 9 moreFull-time · Remote$129,300–177,800
  57. Backend Software Engineer IIFIS Global Solutions Philippines, Inc.Chicago, FL + 2 moreFull-time · On-site$79,230–134,700
  58. Software Engineer IIFIS Global Solutions Philippines, Inc.Chicago, ILFull-time · On-site$79,230–134,700
  59. Software Engineer InternCboe Global MarketsKansas City, KS + 2 moreInternship · On-site$22–42 / hr
  60. Software Engineering (SMTS/LMTS)SalesforceSan Francisco, TX + 4 moreFull-time · On-site$148,500–260,100
  61. Director, Staff Engineer (Low Latency)RotheraNew York City, NY + 1 moreContract · On-site$175,000–200,000
  62. Lead Software Engineer, Full StackCapital OneChicago, ILFull-time · On-site$179,400–204,700
  63. Sr. Software Engineer (Mainframe - Cobol)U.S. BankIrving, TX + 8 moreFull-time · On-site$119,765–140,900
  64. Software EngineerCaterpillar Inc.Chicago, TX + 2 moreFull-time · On-site$89,210–144,960
  65. C++ Software Engineer - Core Trading TechnologyQube Research & TechnologiesChicago, ILFull-time · On-site$150,000–220,000
  66. Sr Lead Software Engineer - AI Security PlatformNorthern TrustChicago, ILFull-time · On-site$114,500–194,700
  67. Technology Internship Program (Software Engineering)CNAChicago, ILInternship · Hybrid$35,000–65,000
  68. Associate Graduate Engineer (May 2026 Start Date)Quanta ServicesIowa City, IA + 2 moreContract · On-site$70,000
  69. Director of EngineeringCushman & WakefieldSan Francisco, IL + 2 moreFull-time · On-site$178,500–210,000
  70. Lead Software Engineer (Full Stack)U.S. BankAtlanta, OH + 7 moreFull-time · On-site$126,820–149,200
  71. Lead Software EngineerCapital OneChicago, ILFull-time · On-site$179,400–204,700
  72. 2027 Summer Intern - Software EngineeringCIBCChicago, ILInternship · On-site$36–40 / hr
  73. College Career Fair Applicants Only Apply Here (Fall 2026/Spring 2027)F.H. PaschenChicago, ILFull-time · On-site$22–24 / hr
  74. Staff Identity EngineerOktaWashington, IL + 2 moreFull-time · On-site$161,000–221,000
  75. Senior Lead Software Engineer, Back EndCapital OneChicago, ILFull-time · On-site$209,000–238,500
  76. Lead Software Engineer - Full Stack (Golang, Java, Python, AWS)Capital OneChicago, ILFull-time · On-site$179,400–204,700
  77. GCFC Digital Process EngineerProcter & GambleChicago, ILFull-time · On-site$85,000–1,222,000
  78. Director, AI-Enabled Software DeliveryGuaranteed Rate, Inc.Chicago, ILFull-time · On-site$200,000–250,000
  79. Senior Software EngineerUniversity of ChicagoChicago, ILFull-time · On-site$80,000–120,000
  80. Principal, Fraud TechnologyNorthern TrustChicago, ILFull-time · On-site$137,400–233,600
  81. Senior Software Engineer, Finance (Clojure)DRWChicago, ILFull-time · On-site$200,000–275,000
  82. Sr Lead, SW EngNorthern TrustChicago, ILFull-time · On-site$114,500–194,700
  83. Software Engineer, Quantum Systems & Digital EngineeringInfleqtionChicago, ILFull-time · On-site$145,000–170,000
  84. Lead Software Engineer, Full StackCapital OneNew York City, NY + 1 moreFull-time · On-site$179,400–204,700
  85. Senior Technology Lead, EngineeringExpedia GroupChicago, IL + 1 moreFull-time · On-site$184,500–258,000
  86. Summer 2027 Applications Developer InternNational Futures AssociationChicago, ILInternship · On-site$25 / hr
  87. Senior Software EngineerCaterpillar Inc.Peoria, IL + 1 moreFull-time · On-site$112,710–183,140
  88. Software Engineer InternMorgan Street HoldingsChicago, ILInternship · On-site$20 / hr
  89. Principal Software EngineerCboe Global MarketsChicago, ILFull-time · On-site$182,325–235,950
  90. Sr. Staff Software Engineer - Card TechCapital OneSan Francisco, NY + 3 moreFull-time · On-site$286,200–326,700
  91. Technology Intern – Software EngineeringNorthern TrustChicago, ILInternship · On-site$35 / hr
  92. Software Engineer LeadResource InnovationsSan Francisco, IL + 4 moreFull-time · On-site$100,000–135,000
  93. Principal Software Engineer (Java)Resource InnovationsSan Francisco, IL + 5 moreFull-time · On-site$140,000–195,000
  94. Software Engineer IIFlywireChicago, ILFull-time · On-site$110,000–130,000
  95. Software Engineer IIFlywireChicago, ILFull-time · On-site$110,000–130,000
  96. 2027 Summer Intern - Markets Group - Chicago -Graduate InternFederal Reserve SystemChicago, ILInternship · On-site$83,500
  97. 2027 Summer Intern - Markets Group - Chicago - Junior InternFederal Reserve SystemChicago, ILInternship · On-site$63,400
  98. 2027 Spring Term Software Engineer Co-op - Chicago (Northeastern University)CIBCChicago, ILCo-op · On-site$36 / hr
  99. Senior Software Engineer (Front-End)LogicGateChicago, ILFull-time · Hybrid$120,000–160,000
  100. Technology Intern - Summer 2027HNTBChicago, ILInternship · On-site$23–35 / hr
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