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Entry Level Research Software Engineer Jobs in Raleigh, NC

ARA

Software Cloud Engineer

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$53 - $69/hr

... software solutions ... You will be part of our employee-owned international research and engineering company. ARA is ...

ARA

Research Engineer-Data & Analytics

Raleigh, NC · On-site

This will include software design, software development, and debugging / issue resolution. The ... international research and engineering company. We have been providing technically superior ...

UNC-Chapel Hill

Applications Analyst

Chapel Hill, NC · On-site

$50 - $60/hr

We are hiring a research software engineer to be the in-house owner of the FAMLI App as its development transitions from an external vendor to our local team. This is the central responsibility of ...

Rfamec

Entry Level Electrical Engineer

Cary, NC · On-site

RFA Engineering (www.rfamec.com) develops embedded software and electronics for our world‑class ... facility. Entry Level Electrical Engineer RFA Engineering is seeking an Electrical Engineer to ...

VAST Data

Senior Software Engineer - V-Force

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$119K - $157K/yr

VAST Data is looking to add a V-Force Developer to their growing team, focusing on building the ... with R&D, product, and field teams on customer feature requests, POCs, and sales enablement • ...

Computer Futures

Software Engineer 1

Raleigh, NC · On-site

Needs an intern or postdoc researcher to contribute to a microgrid research and development ... Graduated with or in the final months of obtaining a PhD degree in Electrical engineering with ...

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How much do entry level research software engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for entry level research software engineer in Raleigh, NC is $101,935.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $63,200.00 and $116,600.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Entry Level Research Software Engineer vs Research Data Analyst?

AspectEntry Level Research Software EngineerResearch Data Analyst
Required CredentialsBachelor's in CS, Software Engineering, or related field; some roles may prefer internshipsBachelor's in Statistics, Data Science, or related field; often includes coursework in data analysis
Work EnvironmentDevelops software tools, collaborates with research teams, writes code for experimentsAnalyzes datasets, creates reports, visualizes data for research projects
Employer & Industry UsageResearch institutions, tech companies, labs; focuses on software development for researchUniversities, research organizations, industry; focuses on data interpretation and reporting

While both roles support research activities, Entry Level Research Software Engineers primarily develop and maintain software tools, whereas Research Data Analysts focus on analyzing and interpreting data. The roles often overlap in research settings but differ in core responsibilities and skill emphasis.

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Software Cloud Engineer

Raleigh, NC • On-site

ARA
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$53 - $69/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 8 days ago

Job description

At ARA, we strive to hire valuable colleagues with not only the right skills, but who also demonstrate our core values of passion, freedom, service and growth.
You will be working on a team that is building a software driven cloud solution. You will work with a multi-disciplinary collaborative team of engineers and security specialists to design and implement secure cloud-based software solutions. You will be part of our employee-owned international research and engineering company. ARA is recognized for providing technically superior solutions to complex and challenging problems in the physical sciences, and you will be on this team.
Software Cloud Engineer Position Requirements:
  • U.S. Citizenship (No exceptions; green card holders are not eligible).
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, IT, or a closely related field with 5-7 years of relevant work experience.
  • Successfully acquire and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) access
  • Successfully obtain DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification (Security+, CCNA-Security, etc.) within 60 days of hire.
  • Good oral & written communication skills
  • Excel as a team player and strive to maximize team & department performance
  • Willing to work on-site, daily, at our Raleigh, NC location

Software Cloud Engineer Preferred Experience & Skills:
At our core, we value passion, a willingness to learn, and strong teamwork. We believe that with the right mindset, work ethic, and skills, you can thrive in this role.
While the qualifications listed above are important, the following experience can help you ramp up quickly and maximize your impact:
  • Current DoD Secret Clearance (or higher)
  • Hands-on experience with AWS, Azure or other cloud platforms
  • Proficiency in programming languages such as Go, Python
  • Familiarity with containerization technologies such as Kubernetes, Helm, Amazon ECS/EKS or OpenShift
  • Understanding of software development and its best practices specifically when designing and building Cloud-native and Kube-native software applications
  • Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines with tools such as GitLab, ArgoCD
  • Knowledge of infrastructure automation tools such as Terraform, Ansible, SaltStack

If this is the perfect job for you please apply online at https://www.ara.com/job-search today!
Who is ARA?
Do you want to work for a purpose? Applied Research Associates, Inc. (aka ARA) is an employee-owned international research and engineering company. We have been providing technically superior solutions to complex and challenging problems in the physical sciences since 1979. ARA has over 2,200 employee-owners and continues to grow rapidly. Together, our offices throughout the U.S. and Canada provide a broad range of technical expertise in defense, civil, and health technologies, computer software and simulation, systems analysis, environmental technologies, and testing and measurement.
ARA also prides itself, on having a challenging culture where innovation & experimentation are the norm. The motto, "Engineering and Science for Fun and Profit" sums up the ARA experience. Employee ownership ensures you have a voice in what happens in the company. We are also very proud of our Women's Initiative Network (WIN), whose purpose is to motivate, support, and encourage professional career development for women to maximize career and professional accomplishments.
To find out more about what the Software Enterprise Division has to offer, visit our website at: https://www.ara.com/benefits/
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