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Freelance R&D Software Developer Jobs in Chandler, AZ

Lead Software Developer

Mesa, AZ

$115K - $144K/yr

Lead Software Developer Company: The Boeing Company Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS) has an ... R. 120.62 is required. "U.S. Person" includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent ...

Lead Software Developer

Mesa, AZ

$115K - $144K/yr

Lead Software Developer Company: The Boeing Company Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS) has an ... R. 120.62 is required. "U.S. Person" includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent ...

Lead Software Developer

Mesa, AZ

$115K - $144K/yr

Lead Software Developer Company: The Boeing Company Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS) has an ... R. 120.62 is required. "U.S. Person" includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent ...

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

As of Jul 27, 2026, the average yearly pay for freelance r&d software developer in Chandler, AZ is $110,156.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $88,600.00 and $128,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Freelance R&D Software Developer vs R&D Software Engineer?

AspectFreelance R&D Software DeveloperR&D Software Engineer
CredentialsTypically requires a degree in computer science or related field; certifications are optionalUsually holds a degree in computer science or engineering; certifications may enhance prospects
Work EnvironmentIndependent, project-based, often remoteEmployed by a company or research institution, often in a lab or office setting
Employer & Industry UsageFreelance basis across various industries like tech, biotech, or automotiveWithin R&D departments of corporations, universities, or research labs

In summary, Freelance R&D Software Developers work independently on diverse projects, while R&D Software Engineers are typically employed by organizations to focus on in-house research and development tasks.

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Infographic showing various Freelance R&D Software Developer job openings in Chandler, AZ as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 85% Full Time, 9% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 3% Summer. Highlights an 94% In-person, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $110,156 per year, or $53 per hour.
Lead Software Developer

$115K - $144K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Life, Retirement

Posted 13 days ago


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Job description

Lead Software Developer

Company:

The Boeing Company

Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS) has an exciting opportunity for a Lead Software Developer to support the BDS Production System Analytics team in Seattle, WA, Charleston, SC, Mesa, AZ, Ridley Park, PA, St. Louis City, MO!

In this role, you will be developing a full-stack application to support manufacturing operations and facilitate factory floor worker.

Manufacturing Application Suite enables production teams to manage work statements, optimize labor charging, and proactively address non-conformances. This leads to improved shop floor execution, enhanced performance visibility, and data-driven decision-making. Additionally, these applications empower supporting functions such as production engineering by providing necessary data and insights to optimize processes, identify bottlenecks, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. Ultimately, the Application Suite enables teams to meet production targets, improve quality, and foster a culture of

ongoing improvement.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Participates in all aspects of agile software development, including design, implementation,

  • and deployment

  • Works across the full stack, building highly scalable distributed solutions that enable

  • positive user experiences and measurable business growth

  • Develops new features and infrastructure in support of rapidly emerging business and

  • project requirements

  • Assumes leadership of new projects, from conceptualization to deployment

  • Ensures application performance, uptime, and scale, and maintain high standards for code

  • quality and application design

  • Architects and provides guidance on building end-to-end systems optimized for speed and

  • scale

  • Engages with designers and front-end engineers and collaborate with leading back-end

  • engineers to create reliable APIs

  • Collaborates across time zones via Teams, Mattermost, GitHub, documents, and frequent

  • videoconferences

  • Influences, innovates, and continuously improves the software engineering process as well

  • as quality, safety and reliability of products and services provided by Boeing

  • Collaborates proactively with customers, stakeholders, peers and direct reports to

  • understand operational and performance expectations

  • Cultivates a positive team culture, team motivation

  • Remediation of complex technical data issues in a regulated/defense environment

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • Bachelor's degree or higher in a technical field

  • 10+ years of experience writing software for data services

  • 10+ years of experience developing data pipelines

  • 10+ years of experience developing software products in a cloud environment

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Experience in a manufacturing, assembly and/or aerospace environment

  • Experience in data science, quantitative research science, or data analytics

Conflict of Interest:

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeingis a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Total Rewards:

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary pay range:

Seattle, WA, Arlington, VA, and Ridley Park, PA: $195,500.00 - $264,500.00.

Mesa, AZ, Saint Louis City, MO, and Charleston, SC: $182,750.00 - $247,250.00.

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Export Control Requirement:

This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a "U.S. Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.62 is required. "U.S. Person" includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

Security Clearance:

This position does not require a Security Clearance.

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

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