Chicago, IL

Director of Engineering

Director of Engineering jobs in Chicago, IL

$150K – $296K

Typical pay · from 22 of 24 jobs

Updated 7 Nov

About these jobs Terra Engineering Ltd, AbbVie and McDonald's Corporation are hiring Directors of Engineering in Chicago, IL. Typical pay runs $150K to $296K. Most roles are onsite, many are hybrid, and a few are remote. Employers ask for 10+ years or 5-10 years of experience, plus stakeholder management, project management and Python.

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Posted 22 OctDirect apply

Director of Residency Systems Engineering & Data Analytics

Academy For Urban School Leadership (AUSL) · Education · 134 people

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Chicago, Illinois
Hybrid
Full-time
5-10 years exp
$101K – $127K

The Director owns the technical architecture, data infrastructure, and analytical engine of the residency program, bridging systems engineering with strategic operations. They are responsible for maintaining proprietary dashboards, managing data lifecycles, ensuring regulatory compliance, and designing predictive interventions to support resident success.

Systems engineeringData analyticsDatabase administrationAPI integration
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Posted 22 OctDirect apply

Knowledge Engineering Associate Director

Accenture · Business Consulting and Services · 706k people

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St. Louis, Missouri
Hybrid
Full-time
10+ years exp
$139K – $434K

The Associate Director will own the Code Archaeology methodology, including discovery domains and the correlation of technical evidence. They will also manage the archaeology asset portfolio and serve as the primary technical voice for the discipline in client and market engagements.

Enterprise software engineeringBrownfield modernizationArchitectural discoveryKnowledge graphs

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PPwC logo
Posted 22 OctDirect apply

Tax Innovation - Software Engineering - Director

PwC · Professional Services · 298k people

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Washington, District of Columbia
On-site
Full-time
10+ years exp
$150K – $438K

You will lead the design and delivery of software solutions that support tax services while driving business growth and client engagement. This role involves overseeing architecture, coding, and testing activities while coaching cross-functional teams to advance tax innovation.

Software engineeringStrategic planningTax technologyDigital transformation
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Posted 21 OctDirect apply

Sr Director, Data Engineering - Consumer Data & Analytics

McDonald's Corporation · Restaurants · 320k people

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Chicago, Illinois
Hybrid
Full-time
10+ years exp
$237K – $296K

The Senior Director will lead the vision, strategy, and execution of data engineering capabilities across the consumer domain to support analytics, AI, and personalized experiences. They will oversee the development of scalable data platforms and products while managing a large, geographically distributed engineering organization.

Data engineeringStrategic leadershipData architectureCustomer data platforms
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Director, AI and Machine Learning Engineering

Bain & Company · Business Consulting and Services · 25k people

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Boston, Massachusetts
On-site
Full-time
10+ years exp
$226K – $283K

Build and operate the shared Agentic Core and interface for Bain’s AI product suite, including agent orchestration, retrieval and knowledge pipelines, enterprise integrations, and production-grade AI services. Improve reliability, quality, security, and performance through evaluation, observability, responsible AI practices, and close collaboration with consulting teams and senior stakeholders.

PythonProduction AI EngineeringAgentic WorkflowsMulti-Agent Orchestration
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Posted 21 OctDirect apply

Director of Engineering

Vizient · Business Consulting and Services · 7.1k people

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Chicago, Illinois
On-site
Full-time
10+ years exp
$135K – $237K

The Director of Engineering will provide strategic and technical leadership to teams delivering enterprise software platforms while driving modernization and operational excellence. They are responsible for defining engineering roadmaps, mentoring talent, and ensuring alignment between technical execution and business objectives.

Engineering leadershipSoftware deliveryStrategic planningCloud-native engineering
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Posted 19 OctDirect apply

Civil Transportation Engineering Technical Director

Terra Engineering Ltd · Civil Engineering · 128 people

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Bolingbrook, Illinois
Hybrid
Full-time
10+ years exp
$180K – $220K

The Technical Director serves as a technical advisor and leader for multi-disciplinary project teams, overseeing engineering standards, quality control, and business development strategies. They are responsible for mentoring staff, managing project performance, and acting as the Engineer of Record for complex transportation projects.

Civil engineeringTransportation engineeringProject managementQuality control
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Posted 19 OctDirect apply

Transportation Engineering Department Director

Terra Engineering Ltd · Civil Engineering · 128 people

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Maryland Heights, Missouri
Hybrid
Full-time
10+ years exp
$180K – $220K

Responsible for the overall growth, financial performance, and quality assurance of the Transportation department. Leads strategic marketing, business development, and staff management while ensuring alignment with company protocols and client satisfaction.

Strategic PlanningBusiness DevelopmentFinancial ForecastingQuality Control/Quality Assurance
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Structural Engineering Department Director

Terra Engineering Ltd · Civil Engineering · 128 people

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Chicago, Illinois
On-site
Full-time
10+ years exp

The Structural Engineering Department Director will lead and manage all operational activities of the department, including staff supervision and business development. They will also oversee client communications and ensure quality assurance for various structures, particularly bridges.

LeadershipManagementStructural EngineeringBusiness Development
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Posted 19 OctDirect apply

DIRECTOR, HEAD OF AI ENGINEERING & AUTOMATION

Cresset Capital · Financial Services · 584 people

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Chicago, Illinois
On-site
OTHER
10+ years exp
$175K – $200K

Lead end-to-end delivery, integration, and scaling of AI-powered solutions and automated workflows across the firm, ensuring they are reliable, production-ready, and aligned with enterprise systems. Manage implementation partners, adoption, delivery roadmaps, and performance measurement while working with business and technology teams to improve productivity and client experience.

AI Solution DeliveryWorkflow AutomationProcess TransformationSystem Integration
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Posted 19 OctDirect apply

Digital Forensics, Automation Engineering Director

FTI Consulting · Business Consulting and Services · 10k people

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Washington, District of Columbia
Hybrid
Full-time
5-10 years exp
$124K – $182K

The Director will lead forensic technology initiatives by designing and deploying machine learning solutions to streamline digital investigations and electronic discovery. They will also collaborate with stakeholders to define project goals and present complex technical findings to non-technical audiences.

Digital ForensicsAutomation EngineeringPythonMachine Learning
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JJLL logo
Posted 19 OctDirect apply

Sr. Director, Data Engineering

JLL · Real Estate · 106k people

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Chicago, Illinois
On-site
Full-time
10+ years exp
$229K – $309K

Lead the REMS Data Engineering team by defining the technical roadmap, architecture, and engineering standards for global real estate management data platforms. Partner with product and engineering leadership to deliver scalable, well-governed data assets that support analytics, AI, and operational decision-making.

Data EngineeringPeople ManagementPythonSQL

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PPwC logo
Posted 19 OctDirect apply

Director, AWS AI Application Engineering

PwC · Professional Services · 298k people

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Tampa, Florida
On-site
Full-time
10+ years exp
$155K – $410K

The Director will lead the design, development, and modernization of AWS-native applications while setting strategic technical direction for the practice. They will oversee multiple workstreams, cultivate client relationships, and drive business development efforts through AI-enabled engineering approaches.

AWSCloud engineeringApplication architectureSolution architecture
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WWest Monroe logo
Posted 17 OctDirect apply

Director, TechEx, Software Engineering

West Monroe · Business Consulting and Services · 2.5k people

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Chicago, Illinois
On-site
Full-time
10+ years exp
$200K – $250K

The Director is responsible for driving business development by securing new clients and growing existing relationships within the software engineering and AI practice. They will lead multidisciplinary teams to deliver custom software, AI-enabled applications, and modernization projects while ensuring high client satisfaction and strategic alignment.

Business developmentSoftware engineeringArtificial intelligenceCloud-native architecture
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AAbbVie logo
Posted 16 OctDirect apply

Associate Director, Midwest Project Engineering

AbbVie · Pharmaceutical Manufacturing · 9.8k people

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North Chicago, Illinois
On-site
Full-time
10+ years exp
$142K – $269K

Lead regional design and construction projects and teams, managing all phases of execution while aligning project scope, strategy, budgets, and outcomes with business objectives. Oversee risk, vendors, audits, standards, and team development, while advising management and coordinating with stakeholders across the organization.

Regional Project ManagementDesign And ConstructionProject Planning And ExecutionRisk Assessment And Mitigation
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Posted 16 OctDirect apply

Director, Data Center Design & Engineering – Digital Infrastructure

Invenergy · Electric Power Generation · 2.5k people

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Chicago, Illinois
Hybrid
Full-time
10+ years exp
$215K – $255K

The Director serves as the senior owner-side leader for data center projects, overseeing design, engineering, and construction from concept through commissioning. They are responsible for establishing technical standards, managing external engineering partners, and ensuring projects meet reliability and performance requirements.

Data center designMEP engineeringProject managementElectrical engineering
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MMilliman logo
Posted 15 OctDirect apply

Director of Products & Engineering (CMH Health)

Milliman · Software Development · 289 people

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Brookfield, Wisconsin
Remote
Full-time
10+ years exp
$165K – $313K

The Director will set the vision and strategy for the new Milliman Pharmacy Platform, leading a cross-functional team of AI engineers to build and scale the product. They will own the commercial outcomes, including pricing, pipeline support, and building executive-level client relationships.

Product leadershipHealthcare technologyPharmacy benefitsGenerative AI
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AAbbVie logo
Posted 15 OctDirect apply

Senior Director Process Engineering Peptides API (Hybrid, IL)

AbbVie · Pharmaceutical Manufacturing · 9.8k people

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North Chicago, Illinois
Hybrid
Full-time
10+ years exp
$207K – $393K

The Senior Director sets enterprise direction and technical governance for process engineering strategy across biologics and cell and gene therapy manufacturing. They lead strategic capital investments, ensuring technical standards, project execution, and cross-functional integration are aligned with business objectives.

Process engineeringBiologicsCell and gene therapyCapital project management
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MMcDonald's Corporation logo
Posted 15 OctDirect apply

Director of Global Cybersecurity Architecture and Engineering

McDonald's Corporation · Restaurants · 320k people

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Chicago, Illinois
On-site
Full-time
10+ years exp
$195K – $244K

The Director of Global Cybersecurity Architecture and Engineering will lead a team of architects and engineers to drive the vision, governance, and execution of cybersecurity strategies. This role is responsible for fostering innovation, managing technical debt, and ensuring security alignment across all global business domains.

Cybersecurity architectureTeam leadershipEnterprise architectureRisk management
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Posted 14 OctDirect apply

Structural Bridge Engineering Director (SE)

Primera Engineers · Design Services · 359 people

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Chicago, Illinois
On-site
Full-time
10+ years exp

The Structural Bridge Engineering Director will manage projects, ensuring compliance with codes and standards while overseeing quality assurance processes. This role also involves client communication, project management, and strategic planning.

Structural EngineeringProject ManagementQuality AssuranceQuality Control
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Posted 14 OctDirect apply

Director, Data Engineering & AI

West Monroe · Business Consulting and Services · 2.5k people

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Washington, District of Columbia
Hybrid
Full-time
10+ years exp
$200K – $250K

Lead the growth and delivery of the Technology Data Engineering practice by driving business development and architecting AI-enabled data modernization solutions. Manage multi-disciplinary teams to translate client business objectives into scalable data and analytics results.

Data EngineeringArtificial IntelligenceBusiness DevelopmentEnterprise Data Architecture
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Vice President Group Director, Solutions Architect - AI Systems and Experience Engineering

Publicis Groupe Holdings B.V · Information Services · 1 people

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Chicago, Illinois
On-site
Full-time
10+ years exp
$168K – $242K

Design scalable, production-ready AI and technology architectures for marketing and experience use cases, and guide teams from solution concept through implementation. Lead client discovery and technical discussions, govern architecture across the delivery lifecycle, and identify reusable platform capabilities while addressing security, reliability, and responsible AI requirements.

Solution ArchitectureGenerative AIPrompt EngineeringAI Evaluation

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Posted 13 OctDirect apply

Associate Director, Engineering Sciences - Electrical Engineering

Secretariat · Business Consulting and Services · 1.6k people

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Chicago, Illinois
On-site
Full-time
5-10 years exp
$180K – $250K

The role involves attracting new business opportunities in expert witness and strategic consulting while contributing to the growth of the Electrical Engineering practice. Responsibilities also include mentoring staff, managing projects, and providing budget oversight.

Electrical EngineeringBusiness DevelopmentProject ManagementExpert Witness
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Posted 13 OctDirect apply

Director of Engineering

DriveWealth · Financial Services · 361 people

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Chicago, Illinois
Hybrid
Full-time
10+ years exp
$250K – $280K

The Director of Engineering will shape the vision and execution of the engineering organization while driving innovation and operational excellence across critical systems. They will lead solution architecture for business initiatives, mentor high-performing teams, and ensure platforms remain robust, scalable, and secure.

Engineering leadershipSolution architectureMicroservicesAPI-driven design

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