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5d ago

Robotics Software Engineer

UL Research Institutes Skokie, IL

Skokie, IL

5d ago

$90k - $123k/yr Full time Backend Developer Python APIs

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Job Description

UL Research Institutes is hiring a Robotics Software Engineer in Skokie, IL for an onsite role. In this position, you will design and maintain the software infrastructure that ties together laboratory automation, robotics, scientific instruments, data systems, and decision tools into coordinated autonomous workflows.

The work centers on scalable integrations and workflow orchestration, with an emphasis on sample tracking and traceability and on enabling reliable unattended operation across diverse systems and teams.

What you’ll do

Develop and maintain software integrations for laboratory instruments, robotics, and automation platforms.
Design and implement scalable APIs and reusable interfaces to connect heterogeneous systems.
Build workflow orchestration for multi-step experimental processes covering synthesis, sample handling, characterization, and analysis.
Develop and maintain sample tracking, metadata, and lineage capabilities to support experimental traceability.
Implement scheduling, system-state management, error handling, and recovery to support reliable unattended operation.
Integrate systems using APIs and industrial communication protocols including OPC-UA, Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP, and serial communication.
Collaborate with the Data Science team on integration with scientific databases, data platforms, ML models, and decision tools.
Support monitoring, logging, dashboards, and diagnostic tools in coordination with Data Science.
Apply modern software engineering practices including Git, testing, CI/CD, documentation, and containerization.
Troubleshoot and resolve software issues, and implement proactive improvements to enhance system stability.
Partner with multidisciplinary teams to convert laboratory needs into scalable software solutions.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Required qualifications

4+ years of experience.
Demonstrated proficiency in Python and experience building production-quality software.
Experience designing APIs and working with distributed systems, microservices, or event-driven architectures.
Experience integrating software with hardware, robotics, instrumentation, or automation systems.
Working knowledge of SQL/NoSQL databases and data integration.
Knowledge of workflow orchestration, scheduling, state machines, and asynchronous systems.
Experience with Git, automated testing, Docker, CI/CD, and software documentation.
Strong troubleshooting, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Preferred qualifications

Experience with an additional programming language or development framework such as C#, .NET, Java, Go, or TypeScript.
Experience in scientific laboratories, robotics, controls, or autonomous systems is highly desirable.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, computer engineering, robotics, controls, or a related field.

Technologies you may work with

Python, C#, .NET, Java, Go, TypeScript
APIs, OPC-UA, Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP, serial communication
Git, testing, CI/CD, Docker, containerization
SQL, NoSQL, ML models

Compensation and benefits

Salary: USD 89,602 - 123,202 per year
Bonus compensation
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans
401k matching structure of up to 5% of eligible pay
Additional 4% into your retirement saving fund after your first year of continuous employment
Flexible working arrangements may be available with your manager (depending on role)
Paid time off including vacation, holiday, sick, and volunteer days

Pay type: Salary

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5d ago

Data Engineer

UL Research Institutes Skokie, IL

Skokie, IL

5d ago

$81k - $112k/yr Full time Python Artificial Intelligence Aws Data Engineer

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Job Description

UL Research Institutes is seeking a Data Engineer for an onsite role in Skokie, Illinois. This position focuses on delivering data pipelines, data models, and data platforms that support analytics and machine learning for Materials Discovery.

Responsibilities

Lead the architecture and technical implementation of MDRI’s data platforms, making trade-off decisions across scalability, performance, cost, security, and reliability.
Set and enforce standards and best practices for data modeling, pipeline design, documentation, data quality, and reproducibility, including automated data quality checks and validation processes.
Design, build, and evolve data architectures and ETL/ELT pipelines to collect, process, and store data from diverse sources such as laboratory systems, databases, APIs, and external data providers, ensuring accuracy, completeness, reproducibility, and timeliness.
Evaluate and introduce modern data technologies and patterns, including cloud-native services, orchestration frameworks, and feature-ready datasets, aligned with Materials Discovery’s current and future needs while addressing scaling risks and performance bottlenecks.
Integrate disparate data sources into unified, high-quality datasets and ensure data governance, security, and compliance with institutional standards and applicable regulations.
Maintain comprehensive documentation, contributing to data dictionaries and metadata repositories to support long-term platform sustainability.
Collaborate with researchers and stakeholders to define effective data and modeling approaches for research, operational, and business challenges.
Assess and justify modeling techniques, perform exploratory data analysis and feature engineering, and develop, train, and evaluate machine learning and statistical models to establish feasibility, baselines, and data requirements.
Document assumptions, inputs, outputs, limitations, and evaluation results, and hand off validated models, feature sets, and supporting documentation for deployment and operationalization.
Serve as a technical partner and advisor on data architecture, analytical feasibility, and strategic trade-offs, influencing cross-functional planning and technical direction.
Troubleshoot complex data and model issues across development and production environments.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Demonstrated experience owning and evolving data platforms or systems end-to-end.
Strong proficiency in SQL and Python, including experience with data analysis and machine learning libraries such as pandas, NumPy, scikit-learn, PyTorch, and TensorFlow.
Experience with cloud platforms including Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud, along with related data and analytics services.
Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code and containerization technologies such as Terraform, Docker, and Kubernetes.
Experience with data integration, orchestration, and distributed processing frameworks such as Apache Spark, Azure Databricks, and Azure Data Factory.
Solid understanding of machine learning fundamentals, feature engineering, evaluation techniques, and experiment reproducibility.
Knowledge of data governance, security, privacy, and compliance best practices.
Strong communication, problem-solving, and technical judgment skills, including the ability to tailor messaging for both technical and non-technical audiences.

Technologies

SQL, Python, pandas, NumPy, scikit-learn
PyTorch, TensorFlow
Azure, AWS, Google Cloud
Terraform, Docker, Kubernetes
Apache Spark
Azure Databricks, Azure Data Factory
ETL/ELT

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Science, Engineering, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum 4 years of experience in a data engineering, analytics engineering, or closely related role.

Compensation

Salary range: USD 81,456 - 112,002 per yearly. Pay type: Salary.

Benefits

Bonus compensation eligibility
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans
401k matching structure of up to 5% of eligible pay
Additional 4% into your retirement saving fund after your first year of continuous employment
Flexible working arrangements may be available depending on role
Paid time off, including vacation, holiday, sick, and volunteer days

Work Location and Role Type

Onsite role based in the Skokie, Illinois office.

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1mo ago

Software Developer

Addison Group Skokie, IL

Skokie, IL

1mo ago Closed

$75k - $80k/yr Full time Backend Developer .NET API

This position is no longer accepting applications (closed Oct 19, 2026).

Job Description

The Software Developer will create and maintain custom applications and system integrations that connect the organization’s ERP platform with other business-critical tools. This role focuses on translating business requirements into dependable software solutions using GraphQL/REST and Microsoft technologies.

Responsibilities

Build and maintain custom applications and system integrations that connect the organization’s ERP platform with other business-critical tools and applications.
Translate defined business requirements into reliable, well-tested software solutions that improve data flow, automate processes, and provide internal teams with tools to operate efficiently.
Partner with the Information Systems team to design, develop, enhance, and maintain integrations between the company’s ERP platform and other business systems, primarily using GraphQL and REST APIs.
Support the development and enhancement of internally built applications using C#/.NET, JavaScript, and jQuery.
Ensure solutions adhere to established development standards and complete appropriate testing prior to deployment, including behavior-driven testing scenarios where applicable.
Develop a strong working understanding of the organization’s ERP data structures, APIs, integrations, and business processes to design scalable and maintainable solutions.
Collaborate with stakeholders across multiple departments to understand business processes, identify technical requirements, troubleshoot issues, and translate operational needs into effective software and integration solutions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
1–3 years of professional software development experience in a business environment.
Experience building applications using C#/.NET and JavaScript, including jQuery.
Strong Microsoft SQL Server experience, including writing, modifying, and troubleshooting queries and stored procedures.
Experience developing and consuming REST APIs.
Familiarity with GraphQL, or the ability and interest to learn GraphQL quickly.
Experience developing system integrations and exchanging data between applications.
Experience using Git or another source-control platform.
Experience with reporting technologies such as Crystal Reports, SSRS, Power BI Report Server, or similar tools.
Familiarity with behavior-driven development and Gherkin syntax, or willingness to learn.
Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to document technical solutions and processes.
Ability to independently research, learn, and apply new technologies.
Comfort working directly with business stakeholders to understand operational workflows and translate business needs into technical solutions.

Preferred Qualifications

Hands-on experience developing GraphQL APIs.
Experience working with an ERP or other enterprise business application.
Experience supporting manufacturing, warehouse, distribution, supply-chain, or similar operational environments.
Experience developing within Microsoft Visual Studio.
Experience integrating ERP platforms with internal or third-party business applications.

Key Technologies

GraphQL
REST APIs
C#/.NET
JavaScript
jQuery
Microsoft SQL Server
Git
Crystal Reports
SSRS
Power BI Report Server
Gherkin

Location & Compensation

Location: Skokie, IL (onsite)

Compensation: USD 75,000 - 80,000 per year

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision

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