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How much do internship scientific software developer jobs pay per hour?

As of May 31, 2026, the average hourly pay for internship scientific software developer in the United States is $22.89, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.51 and $24.28 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Internship Scientific Software Developer vs Scientific Software Developer?

AspectInternship Scientific Software DeveloperScientific Software Developer
Required CredentialsTypically pursuing or recently completed a relevant degreeBachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
Work EnvironmentInternship programs, often part-time or temporaryFull-time employment in research or development teams
Employer & Industry UsageResearch institutions, universities, tech companiesResearch labs, scientific organizations, industry R&D
Search & Comparison IntentEntry-level, learning-focused rolesProfessional, ongoing development roles

In summary, an Internship Scientific Software Developer is an entry-level position aimed at students or recent graduates gaining experience, while a Scientific Software Developer is a full-time professional role requiring more experience and expertise in scientific computing and software development.

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What are the most commonly searched types of Scientific Software Developer jobs? The most popular types of Scientific Software Developer jobs are:
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Scientific Software Developer (DC, NoVA)

Scientific Software Developer (DC, NoVA)

Stellar Science

Tysons, VA • On-site

Full-time

Posted 19 days ago


Job description

We hire smart Scientists and Software Engineers who love to create and maintain high quality, extensible scientific codes, and want to learn and adopt modern C++ practices.
Support software development in the following domains: space domain awareness (SDA), laser source generation and effects modeling, high power microwave systems modeling and simulation, computational electromagnetics (CEM), space systems modeling, atmospheric modeling, high performance computing (HPC), computer aided design (CAD) tools, image simulation, computer vision, image processing, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and more.
Requirements:
  • Ph.D., M.S., or B.S. in physics, math, electrical/mechanical/aerospace engineering, computer science, or any relevant scientific or engineering field
  • Ability to implement, understand, and maintain mathematical and scientific codes
  • Object-oriented design and C++ programming experience
  • Substantial software development experience
  • Interest in developing modern, high quality C++20/23 code
  • U.S. citizen, willing to undergo background investigation, and perform some work at government and/or customer sites
Experience in any of the following is a plus:
  • C++20/23, TypeScript, Python, Java
  • Relevant libraries: Boost, Eigen
  • Cross-platform software development on Linux, Windows, Mac
  • 3D graphics using OpenGL, Open Scene Graph and/or WebGL
  • User interface development with Qt, Java Swing, Material UI
  • Supercomputing: OpenMP, threads, MPI, CUDA, GPU
  • Image processing, imagery analysis, or computer vision, computer aided design (CAD)
  • Aerospace vehicles, orbital mechanics, electromagnetics, space domain awareness
  • Modeling and simulation, including directed energy
  • Active security clearance
A representative sample of your code may be requested early in the evaluation process, e.g. something you've written for work, a school project, or for fun. It should be long enough to demonstrate your programming and software engineering skills.