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Midmark Corporation

R+D Quality Engineer III

Versailles, OH · On-site

$66K - $86K/yr

JOB SUMMARY: The R + D Quality Engineer III leads and enforces product development quality ... Mastery of software programs - Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Project, Minitab * Strong written ...

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 ...

Penske Racing South

R & D Fabricator

Mooresville, NC · On-site

$17.25 - $22.50/hr

Collaborate closely with aerodynamicists, engineers, and fabrication staff to support development ... Effective communication skills and proficiency with computers and software including Outlook, Excel ...

VAST Data

Senior Software Engineer - V-Force

Raleigh, NC · On-site +1

$119K - $157K/yr

About the Role: We're looking for an experienced software developer with strong skills in C, C++, or Python to join our V-Force team -a specialized engineering squad embedded within R&D. This is not ...

Cloudspace

We're always looking for talented developers to add to our internal database of resumes. If you're experienced in any of the technologies listed below feel free to send us your resume. We'll keep it ...

Cloudspace

Freelance Software Developer

Orlando, FL

We're always looking for talented developers to add to our internal database of resumes. If you're experienced in any of the technologies listed below feel free to send us your resume. We'll keep it ...

Procede Software

Software Developer

Solana Beach, CA · On-site +1

$120K - $180K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The Software Developer is part of an agile development team responsible for building enterprise ... d love to hear from you. We're investing in the future of our platform and looking for engineers ...

VAST Data

Senior Software Engineer - V-Force

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$119K - $157K/yr

About the Role: We're looking for an experienced software developer with strong skills in C, C++, or Python to join our V-Force team -a specialized engineering squad embedded within R&D. This is not ...

Fulton Thermal Corporation

R & D Laboratory Technician

Pulaski, NY · On-site

$23 - $33/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Fulton researches, engineers, manufactures, sells, and services complex thermal fluid, steam, and hydronic equipment along with engineered systems for a wide range of commercial and industrial ...

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Procede Software

Software Developer

Solana Beach, CA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Since 2001, Procede Software has been a leading provider of enterprise-level Dealer Management ... d love to hear from you. We're investing in the future of our platform and looking for engineers ...

The Fulton Group

R & D Laboratory Technician

Pulaski, NY · On-site

$23 - $33/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Fulton researches, engineers, manufactures, sells, and services complex thermal fluid, steam, and hydronic equipment along with engineered systems for a wide range of commercial and industrial ...

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Scout Motors

R & D Technician

Blythewood, SC · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Utilize OEM diagnostic and service tools to analyze faults, perform software updates, support ... Collaborate closely with engineering, validation, manufacturing, and test teams to support vehicle ...

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R.D. Olson

Project Engineer

Irvine, CA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Project Engineer - R.D. Olson Construction | SoCal Sedona, AZ & Southern California | Commercial GC | Hospitality + Multifamily This isn't just another construction job. It's your launchpad. At R.D.

Auria

Software Developer

Colorado Springs, CO

$70K - $135K/yr

  • Medical

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Auria is looking to hire a Software Developer to support the development of the Wideband Global ... With a distinguished track record and a spirit of relentless pursuit, and R amp;D, we set the pace ...

Aveva

Software Developer

Philadelphia, PA · Hybrid

$92K - $153K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Software Developer Qualifications: Experience designing and developing in C#/.NET framework ... Find out more: aveva.com/en/about/careers/r-and-d-careers/ USA Benefits include: Flex work hours ...

AVEVA

Software Developer

Philadelphia, PA · On-site

$92K - $153K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Software Developer Qualifications: Experience designing and developing in C#/.NET framework ... Find out more: aveva.com/en/about/careers/r-and-d-careers/ USA Benefits include: Flex work hours ...

Procede Software LP

Software Developer

Solana Beach, CA

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The Software Developer is part of an agile development team responsible for building enterprise ... d love to hear from you. We're investing in the future of our platform and looking for engineers ...

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As of Aug 16, 2026, the average yearly pay for freelance r&d software developer in the United States is $111,845.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $90,000.00 and $130,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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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

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Software Developer, D-Tech

The D. E. Shaw Group

Manhattan, NY • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 22 days ago

Job description

Job Summary:
The D. E. Shaw Group is seeking talented software developers to join its D-tech team, which focuses on developing, analyzing, and implementing statistical models for financial trading strategies. The role involves leveraging mathematical techniques to analyze market data, design data pipelines, and create user-friendly applications while collaborating with traders and analysts.
Responsibilities:
• Leverage financial portfolio theory and multivariate models to analyze and attribute Profit and Loss (PnL) to different factors.
• Design and deploy robust, efficient, and scalable data pipelines to retrieve, process, and archive real-time and historical intraday market data across diverse securities to ensure data integrity and availability.
• Utilize mathematical frameworks, including stochastic calculus, cash-flow models, Black-Scholes models, option-pricing theory, and Monte Carlo simulations to model the future behavior and fair present value of complex derivatives.
• Develop and maintain a performant hedge simulation engine and conduct historical analyses to test and refine discretionary trading algorithms, minimizing trading costs and optimizing hedging strategies.
• Innovate and validate discretionary trading ideas through financial models and quantitative analysis, collaborating with traders and analysts to uncover and capitalize on profitable opportunities across a wide array of asset classes.
• Create automated, end-to-end processes to generate detailed reports on trading performance, risk metrics, and market conditions.
• Develop technical documentation to communicate insights to stakeholders, including trading desks and business unit leaders.
• Develop user-friendly web applications using frontend frameworks such as ReactJS.
• Build and maintain backend services and APIs using Python and ensure integration with frontend applications.
• Participate in code reviews to uphold code quality and best practices, and write unit and integration tests to ensure software reliability and performance.
• Engage with internal stakeholders to gather and understand requirements.
• Translate business needs into technical specifications to design and develop full-stack applications to meet stakeholder needs.
• Work within a multidisciplinary team of engineers, product managers, and quality assurance, communicating progress, challenges, and solutions to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Qualifications:
Required:
• Strong programming skills in Python
• Experience with frontend frameworks such as ReactJS
• Knowledge of financial portfolio theory and multivariate models
• Ability to analyze and attribute Profit and Loss (PnL) to different factors
• Experience designing and deploying data pipelines
• Familiarity with stochastic calculus, cash-flow models, Black-Scholes models, option-pricing theory, and Monte Carlo simulations
• Experience developing and maintaining simulation engines
• Ability to conduct historical analyses and refine trading algorithms
• Experience creating automated reporting processes
• Ability to develop technical documentation
• Experience building and maintaining backend services and APIs
• Experience participating in code reviews
• Ability to write unit and integration tests
• Experience gathering and understanding requirements from stakeholders
• Ability to translate business needs into technical specifications
• Experience developing full-stack applications
• Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Experience working within a multidisciplinary team
Company:
The D. E. Shaw group is trusted by investors across the world to seek an optimal balance of risk and reward. Founded in 1988, the company is headquartered in New York, USA, with a team of 1001-5000 employees. The company is currently Late Stage.

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