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Contractual R&D Software Developer Jobs in Boston, MA

PSG Global Solutions

R-D Engineer

Mansfield, MA

Company Description Prominent Medical Devices Company Must Haves for the position - BS in science or engineering or equivalent experience. 5-7 or more yrs. of experience. Will consider more senior ...

PSG Global Solutions

R/D Engineer II

Boston, MA

$113K - $155K/yr

The Senior Controls Engineer will work within the R&D engineering team to develop and support the ... Software o Proficiency with C++ implementing fast control loops, particularly those involving ...

STR

Lead Software Engineer

Woburn, MA · On-site

$175K - $215K/yr

Lead Software Engineer The Mission: Do you want to build software that solves the world's most ... of R&D. Our Tech Stack: * Primary: Java 17+, Spring Boot * Infrastructure: Linux, Docker ...

Wsgr

Senior Software Developer

Boston, MA · On-site +1

$147K - $198K/yr

The software developers on our team are the primary contributors to Neuron on both the frontend and ... D.C., and all other locations: $147,050 - $198,950 per year. The compensation for this position may ...

RIT Solutions, Inc.

Systems Engineer III

Waltham, MA · On-site

... software engineering, AI/ML, and pharmaceutical sciences, the role contributes to build scalable ... across Vaccines R&D. Qualifications : Required : • Strong experience working in agile ...

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How much do contractual r&d software developer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 21, 2026, the average yearly pay for contractual r&d software developer in Boston, MA is $121,509.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $97,800.00 and $141,200.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Contractual R&D Software Developer vs Permanent R&D Software Developer?

AspectContractual R&D Software DeveloperPermanent R&D Software Developer
Employment TypeTemporary, project-basedFull-time, ongoing
CredentialsTypically requires relevant degrees and experienceSame as contractual, often with additional benefits
Work EnvironmentOften in client or project sites, flexible arrangementsCompany offices or dedicated R&D labs
Industry UsageCommon in consulting, startups, and R&D firmsStandard in large corporations and research institutions

Contractual R&D Software Developers work on specific projects for a limited time, offering flexibility for employers and developers. Permanent R&D Software Developers have ongoing roles with benefits and career growth within a company. The choice depends on project needs and career goals.

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Principal Software Developer - BloodTrack (C++ expert)

Haemonetics

Boston, MA • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 25 days ago

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Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

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Job description

Job Summary:
Haemonetics is a company focused on providing innovative solutions in transfusion management. They are seeking a Principal Software Developer to lead the technical strategy behind BloodTrack Tx®, ensuring reliability and safety in clinical environments through advanced software solutions.
Responsibilities:
• Define Architectural Strategy: Set the long-term technical roadmap, engineering standards, and core technology adoption (engine, backend, rendering).
• Drive Technical Governance: Act as the final authority on critical design decisions, establish quality gates, and manage performance budgets.
• Lead Hands-On Innovation: Prototype foundational systems, perform high-level code reviews, and solve high-risk architectural challenges.
• Mentor Team: Coach team members to foster a culture of technical rigor and continuous improvement.
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate technical debt, performance bottlenecks, and architectural risks across the development lifecycle.
• Cross-Disciplinary Partnership: Align technical architecture with regulatory and commercial objectives.
Qualifications:
Required:
• 10+ years in software engineering, with 5+ years in a Principal or Architect role
• Expert-level C/C++ and exposure to OOP languages like C# or Java/Python
• JavaScript/Typescript, Reactjs, Nextjs, RESTful APIs, Microservices, Domain-driven design, CI/CD, Event-driven architecture, Service-oriented architecture, High-availability, containerization, SQL and NOSQL
• OWASP best practice, OIDC, SAML2, SOC2, ISO27001, HIPAA
• Success in shipping multiple complex products with stable, maintainable architectures.
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts for both engineers and executive leadership.
• Balanced approach to solving immediate production needs while maintaining long-term architectural health.
• A passion for replacing legacy workflows with scalable, R&D-driven solutions.
Preferred:
• Cloud & Infrastructure Experience: AWS (ECS, EKS, RDS, Lambda, S3, SQS, CloudFormation), Terraform.
Company:
Haemonetics is a global medical technology company that provides Blood Management and Interventional Technologies. Founded in 1971, the company is headquartered in Boston, USA, with a team of 1001-5000 employees. The company is currently Late Stage.

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