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Remote Research Engineer Jobs in Colorado (NOW HIRING)

Senior Software Engineer

Westminster, CO ยท On-site +1

$123K - $163K/yr

... remote-first environment. Responsibilities: Contributing to the continued research, development, and sustainment of mission-focused software applications, backend services, APIs, data processing ...

Systems Engineer

Boulder, CO ยท On-site +1

$86K - $198K/yr

Remote Work: No Job Number: R0243869 Location: Boulder,CO,US Share job via: Share Systems Engineer ... You will grow your skills by researching new requirements, technologies, and threats and using ...

This position will be remote/hybrid, and the ideal candidate will need to live near a major airport ... Develop sales tools and competitive analyses while researching and qualifying engineering firms and ...

Test Engineer

Aurora, CO ยท On-site +1

$86K - $198K/yr

Join our team and create the future of remote sensing. Join us. The world can't wait. You Have ... Research and Developmental Centers (FFRDC), developing contractors, and associate contractor ...

Preferred locations include San Jose, Research Triangle Park (RTP), Wichita, and Boulder. It is ... remote to attract the ideal candidate. Education IC - Typically requires a minimum of 8 years of ...

Inside Sales Representative (REMOTE)

Denver, CO ยท On-site +1

$33.65 - $43.27/hr

... developers. This position reports to the Manager, Inside Sales and is part of the North American ... Own full-cycle sales for research grade products and manufacturing solutions, from lead generation ...

Inside Sales Representative (REMOTE)

Denver, CO ยท On-site +1

$33.65 - $43.27/hr

... developers. This position reports to the Manager, Inside Sales and is part of the North American ... Own full-cycle sales for research grade products and manufacturing solutions, from lead generation ...

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How much do remote research engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote research engineer in Colorado is $111,474.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $109,400.00 and $109,400.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as a remote research engineer?

A Remote Research Engineer typically needs a strong background in scientific research methods, programming, data analysis, and a relevant degree in engineering or a related field. Familiarity with statistical software, cloud-based collaboration tools, and experience with programming languages such as Python or MATLAB are often required, with additional certifications in machine learning or data science considered advantageous. Excellent written and verbal communication, problem-solving abilities, and self-motivation are key soft skills for success in remote environments. These competencies enable effective independent work, high-quality research output, and seamless collaboration within distributed teams.

What is a remote research engineer?

A Remote Research Engineer is a professional who conducts research and develops new technologies, algorithms, or solutions while working remotely. They typically work in fields like artificial intelligence, machine learning, software development, or scientific research. Their responsibilities include designing experiments, analyzing data, and collaborating with teams using digital communication tools. This role requires strong problem-solving skills, self-motivation, and proficiency in programming or research methodologies. Remote Research Engineers often contribute to cutting-edge advancements while maintaining flexibility in their work environment.

What are some unique challenges faced by remote research engineers and how can they be overcome?

Remote Research Engineers often encounter challenges related to collaborating across different time zones, ensuring clear communication, and maintaining access to necessary data or computational resources. To overcome these issues, it's important to leverage project management tools, establish regular virtual meetings, and proactively document and share research findings with the team. Strong time management and self-discipline are also essential to balance deep-focus research tasks with collaborative discussions. Organizations usually provide virtual platforms and cloud infrastructure to support seamless work, but developing personal workflows for communication and resource access can further enhance effectiveness in the role.

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Infographic showing various Remote Research Engineer job openings in Colorado as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 82% Full Time, 9% Part Time, and 8% Contract. Highlights an 79% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 18% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $111,474 per year, or $53.6 per hour.

Senior Software Engineer

Maxar

Westminster, CO โ€ข On-site, Remote

$123K - $163K/yr

Full-time

Retirement

Posted 4 days ago


Job description

Vantor is forging the new frontier of spatial intelligence, helping decision makers and operators navigate what's happening now and shape what's coming next. Vantor is a place for problem solvers, changemakers, and go-getters-where people are working together to help our customers see the world differently, and in doing so, be seen differently. Come be part of a mission, not just a job, where you can: Shape your own future, build the next big thing, and change the world.

To be eligible for this position, you must be a U.S. Citizen. This position requires an active U.S. Government security clearance, applicants who do not currently hold the required clearance will not be eligible for consideration. Employment for cleared roles is contingent upon verification of clearance status.

Export Control/ITAR: Certain roles may be subject to U.S. export control laws, requiring U.S. person status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

Please review the job details below.

This position requires an active U.S. Government Security Clearance at the Top Secret and/orCBP/DHSsuitability level.

Vantor is currently seeking aSenior-Level Software Engineer to support ourFALCONeffort. This role can be performed remotely within the continental United States.

As a Vantor team member, you will have the opportunity to closely support our mission partners, and your work will have a direct impact on building mission-focused software capabilities that support operational awareness, data-driven analysis, and timely decision-making. In this role, you will work closely with software engineers, data scientists, analysts, and customer stakeholders to build, enhance, and sustain applications and data pipelines that help transform complex data into actionable insight.

About Us:

  • We are a multi-disciplinary software development and data-focused team supporting mission partners through rapid prototyping, iterative development, and operationally relevant technical solutions.

  • Our diverse background of experience in mission support, software engineering, and applied data science serves as a catalyst to solve unique and challenging intelligence problems in support of operational users and their on-going activities.

  • Prototyping and frequent, iterative feedback are core to our delivery approach, anchored by a need to ensure accuracy, reliability, and timeliness in support of our customer's mission.

  • Culture matters! TheFALCONteam values clear communication, ownership, technical curiosity, and the ability to contribute ideas without ego while fostering each other's growth through feedback and flexibility.

What You'll Be Doing:

Contributing to the continued research, development, and sustainment of mission-focused software applications, backend services, APIs, data processing workflows, and analytical capabilities. You will support data scientists and mission partners by creating and/or refining software applications, maintaining and enhancing existing custom applications, troubleshooting defects, improving performance, contributing to code reviews and technical documentation, and helping deliver reliable capabilities in an agile, remote-first environment.

Responsibilities:

Contributing to the continued research, development, and sustainment of mission-focused software applications, backend services, APIs, data processing workflows, and analytical capabilities.

You will support data scientists and mission partners by creating and/or refining software applications, maintaining and enhancing existing custom applications, troubleshooting defects, improving performance, contributing to code reviews and technical documentation, and helping deliver reliable capabilities in an agile, remote-first environment.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Must be a US citizen.

  • Current Top Secret security clearance and/orCBP/DHSsuitability.

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, software engineering or a related field (4 additional years of experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree. A master's degree may count as an additional 2 years of experience.).

  • 6+ years demonstrated professional experience with programming, design, and/or development.

  • Professional experience with oneor morestrongly-typedprogramming languagessuch as Java, Rust, or similar.

  • Professional experience with one or morescriptingprogramming languages such as Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, or similar.

  • Must be willing to lead technical discussions, mentortechnical staff, and drive technical design andengineering efforts.

  • Working knowledge of agile software development practices and tools, such as Jira, Confluence, and git.

  • Must be willing to work in a remote setting or nearby Vantor facility and comfortable communicating via video calls.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Substantial experience with backend development using Java andRust.

  • Experience developing and maintaining low-latency, streaming, or event-driven data processing technologies and paradigms (e.g. Apache Flink and/or Apache Kafka).

  • Experience applying traditional AI/ML approaches and methodologies to streaming data.

  • Full-stack development experiencewithmodern front-endJavaScriptbasedframeworks, particularlyReact,Next,Leaflet,Map Libre, and Redux.

  • API REST framework development and maintenance experience.

  • Experiencebuilding and supporting solutions in acloud environment(AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, OpenStack, etc.).

  • Experience with containerized deployments (e.g. Kubernetes, Docker).

  • Experience with CI/CD tools and workflows (e.g. Jenkins,ArgoCD, Harness, GitLab CI, or GitHub Actions).

  • Experience with SQL database development, schema design, query optimization, or data modeling (e.g. PostgreSQL, Apache Iceberg, or similar technologies).

  • Experience supporting research and development projects; developing production capable systems from a greenfield and receptive customer.

  • Experience leading technical efforts for cross-disciplinary teams.

  • Experience extracting and translating requirements from government stakeholders to achievable goals, objectives, and tasking.

  • You are a creative problem-solver who wants to apply breakthrough technologies for the good of humanity and to keep our country safe.

  • Strong verbal, written, documentation, and organizational skills.

Pay Transparency: To support pay transparency, Vantor includes salary ranges in all U.S. job postings. Starting pay for this role will fall within the listed range and will be based on factors such as experience, qualifications, skills, location, and market conditions. Candidates who meet the minimum requirements for the role should not expect to receive compensation at the top of the range. The listed range reflects the expected pay for this position, and final offers will be determined based on each candidate's experience, expertise, and alignment with the role.

The base pay for this position within Colorado is: $128,000.00 - $170,000.00 - $187,000.00 annually. The base pay for this position within New Jersey is: $128,000.00 - $170,000.00 - $187,000.00 annually. The base pay for this position within Delaware is: $128,000.00 - $170,000.00 - $187,000.00 annually. The base pay for this position within the Washington, DC metropolitan area is: $140,000.00 - $187,000.00 - $205,700.00 annually. The base pay for this position within California is: $147,000.00 - $196,000.00 - $215,600.00 annually.

For all other states, we use geographic cost of labor as an input to develop market-driven ranges for our roles, and as such, each location where we hire may have a different range.

Benefits: Vantor offers a competitive total rewards package that goes beyond the standard, including a robust 401(k) with company match, mental health resources, and unique perks like student loan repayment assistance, adoption reimbursement and pet insurance to support all aspects of your life. You can find more information on our benefits at:https://www.Vantor.com/careers

The application window is three days from the date the job is posted and will remain posted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire. If the job is reposted regardless of reason, it will remain posted three days from the date the job is reposted and will remain reposted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire.

The date of posting can be found on Vantor's Career page at the top of each job posting.

To apply, submit your application via Vantor's Career page.

EEO Policy: Vantor is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace. We believe in fostering an environment where all team members feel respected, valued, and encouraged to share their ideas. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.