Chicago

VP Engineering
Headhunters in Chicago

Connect with 651+ verified recruiters specializing in Chicago. Average placement time: 29 days. Success rate: 89%.

Headhunters

651+

Avg. Time

29 days

Success Rate

89%

Avg. Salary

$278,000

Why use a headhunter for VP Engineering in Chicago?

Finding qualified vp engineering in Chicago requires deep market knowledge and extensive networks. The best candidates are often not actively job searching, making them invisible to traditional job postings.

Our network of 651+ specialized headhunters maintains relationships with passive candidates at top companies, helping you access talent you'd never find on your own.

The average vp engineering salary in Chicago is $278,000, though compensation varies significantly based on experience, company stage, and specific responsibilities.

With demand growing +21% year-over-year, competition for top talent is intense. Companies using our platform fill positions in 29 days on average.

Top companies hiring VP Engineering in Chicago

McKinsey logoMcKinsey
BCG logoBCG
Bain logoBain
Deloitte logoDeloitte
Accenture logoAccenture

What we look for in VP Engineering

Minimum 50+ successful placements
Deep network in the local market
89%+ success rate on assignments
Transparent communication and regular updates
Understanding of compensation benchmarks
Track record with both startups and enterprises

Top VP Engineering headhunters in Chicago

Verified specialists with proven track records placing vp engineering at leading companies in Chicago.

Daniel Wilson

Daniel Wilson

Partner

Heidrick & Struggles

Specialized in placing VP Engineering at top companies. 21+ years of experience in executive recruitment.

4.6151 placements
VP EngineeringExecutive Search
Nicole Brown

Nicole Brown

Managing Director

Russell Reynolds

Specialized in placing VP Engineering at top companies. 21+ years of experience in executive recruitment.

4.7158 placements
ExecutiveLeadership
Christopher Johnson

Christopher Johnson

Principal

Boyden

Specialized in placing VP Engineering at top companies. 21+ years of experience in executive recruitment.

4.8165 placements
Executive SearchStartups
Stephanie Thompson

Stephanie Thompson

Senior Partner

True Search

Specialized in placing VP Engineering at top companies. 21+ years of experience in executive recruitment.

4.9172 placements
LeadershipEnterprise
Sarah Davis

Sarah Davis

Director

Daversa Partners

Specialized in placing VP Engineering at top companies. 21+ years of experience in executive recruitment.

4.5179 placements
StartupsSeries A-C
Michael Wilson

Michael Wilson

Partner

Heidrick & Struggles

Specialized in placing VP Engineering at top companies. 21+ years of experience in executive recruitment.

4.6186 placements
EnterpriseFortune 500

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02

We match

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03

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VP Engineering market insights in Chicago

Demand Growth
+21%

Year-over-year increase in job openings in Chicago

Avg. Compensation
$278,000

Base salary for mid-senior vp engineering in Chicago

Time to Fill
21 days

Average time to fill positions through our platform

Success Rate
89%

Of searches completed successfully within 90 days

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