Since 1995, Jalili has been a faculty member at Sharif University of Technology, focusing on both teaching and research in computer engineering. He has also served as a visiting professor at the University of California, Davis, from October 2009 to August 2010.[5]
In addition to his academic roles, he held executive positions, including founding member and chairman of the board at Sharif Amn Afzar, a software company of the Ministry of Industry and Mines as part of the Software Group for Advanced Industries. He also served as deputy of Economic Affairs and Industries for the Organization of Industry, Mining, and Trade in West Azerbaijan Province.[5]