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As of Jun 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for freelance remote 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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AspectFreelance Remote Software DeveloperRemote Software Engineer
CredentialsTypically requires coding skills, portfolio, and sometimes certifications like Microsoft or AWSRequires similar technical skills, often with degrees in computer science or related fields
Work EnvironmentIndependent, project-based, often self-managedEmployed by a company, working remotely within a team
Employer & Industry UsageFreelance platforms, startups, tech companiesTech firms, corporations, startups with remote teams
Search & Comparison IntentLooking for freelance opportunities, flexible workSeeking remote employment with a company

While both roles involve software development skills and remote work, Freelance Remote Software Developers typically work independently on project-based tasks, whereas Remote Software Engineers are usually employed by companies as part of a team. The choice depends on whether you prefer freelance flexibility or a structured employment environment.

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Software Product Engineer Senior

Software Product Engineer Senior

RSC2 INC

Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD • On-site, Remote

$115K - $261K/yr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 5 days ago


Job description

Description

Founded in 2009, RSC2, Inc. is a Small Business Administration (SBA) Certified HUBZone Professional Services company headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland. RSC2 provides breakthrough expertise, support services, and technologies to make operations, programs and systems of record perform better. Our professional staff is trained to provide world-class services to all types of customers. We uphold the integrity and quality of our work so you can expect only the best from us.


RSC2 is currently looking for a Senior Software Product Engineer to join our growing team in Aberdeen, MD!

Requirements

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Oversee vendor multi-disciplinary software engineers including software architects, developers, integrators, and testers.
  • Maintain product oversight and definition for custom classified Software Defined Radio waveforms integration using various frameworks through partnerships with NSA and military intelligence partners.
  • Maintain full software product lifecycle management, including product definition, requirements, design, integration & test, and system software deployment for PL SSW portfolio.
  • Conduct regular product updates, integration, and deployment through Research Design Technology and Evaluation (RDT&E) technology insertions and system modernization efforts.
  • Agile team product owner engaged in daily agile team execution and regular customer interaction through standups, program increment planning, backlog management.
  • Conduct continuous COTS/GOTS integration and management including license procurement, management, and obsolescence.
  • Conduct full stack software engineering, architecture and design and development for the portfolio.
  • Sensor data management and orchestration through various middleware technologies including Integrated Sensor Architecture (ISA) and JICD.
  • Conduct full software engineering management support including patch and security maintenance, cybersecurity updates for Accreditation & Authorization, media duplication & management, remote software deployment and support, and non-destructive software updates.
  • Develop software estimates and review vendor proposals related to software engineering.


The ideal candidate will have:

  • Excellent organizational, problem solving, and strategic thinking skills.
  • Strong communication and presentation skills, with ability to present complex technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
  • Experience working in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities and deadlines.

Requirements:

  • Active Secret Clearance
  • Bachelors Degree in Computer Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, or in an IT related field
  • 10 or more years' experience in software engineering. Will consider 4 years of additional experience within software engineering in lieu of degree
  • Experience with software tools, including Photon, Salvage, Visual Studio, Eclipse, IntelliJ IDEA, GIT, Rational Team Concert (RTC), JIRA, Confluence, SVN, Nexus, CentOS, MacOS, Windows, SQL, ONEROOF, Niagara Files (NiFi), ArcGIS, RaptorX, REDHAWK, Nimble Eagle, GEOnet, EWPMT, IEWTPT, Integrated Sensor Architecture (ISA), Swagger, GNU Radio, and JICD.
  • Working understanding of Digital Signal Processing (DSP), Radio Frequency (RF) principles & processing techniques, DSP frameworks, data management and SIGINT product development & prosecution for full-scale mission support from collector to consumer.
  • Working understanding of SIGINT processing techniques including real-time wideband signal processing and narrowband channelization & DSP taps with Photon, TDOA & FDOA based geolocation, Direction Finding, and spectrum management.
  • Working knowledge of Object-Oriented Programming methodologies and Service Oriented Architecture principles and various middleware technologies to enable product development and distributed team integration.
  • Experience managing full software product lifecycle management, including product definition, requirements, design, integration & test, and system software deployment for a DOD acquisition program office.
  • Experience conducting full software engineering management support including patch and security maintenance, cybersecurity updates for Accreditation & Authorization, media duplication & management, remote software deployment and support, and non-destructive software updates.
  • Experience developing software estimates and review of vendor technical proposals.
  • Experience implementing Agile and DevSecOps methodologies and processes for software intensive systems.

Work Location: Aberdeen, MD

Employment Type: Full-time, Salary-Exempt 

Benefits Package: We offer a top tier benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, PTO, employer matching retirement plan, and more! 


We are an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact us at careers@rsc2.com. 


Salary at RSC2 is determined by various factors including but not limited to location, the particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $115,726 - $261,920 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical total compensation range for this position.



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About RSC2

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Industry

Business management consulting

Company size

11 - 50 Employees

Headquarters location

Baltimore, MD, US

Year founded

2009

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