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Husch Blackwell LLP

Senior Software Engineer

Providence, RI · On-site +1

$123K - $162K/yr

The Senior Software Engineer designs, builds, and maintains the technical systems and application ... Research and evaluate new technologies, frameworks, and architectural approaches to advance the ...

Husch Blackwell Llp

Senior Software Engineer

Providence, RI · On-site +1

$123K - $162K/yr

The Senior Software Engineer designs, builds, and maintains the technical systems and application ... Research and evaluate new technologies, frameworks, and architectural approaches to advance the ...

Veranex

Senior Software Engineer

Providence, RI · On-site

$113K - $162K/yr

... research, regulatory affairs, and market access and reimbursement consulting. About This Role: As a Senior Software Engineer, you will play a critical role in delivering software for innovative ...

HavocAI

Embedded Software Engineer

North Kingstown, RI · On-site

$120K - $180K/yr

About the Role: HavocAI is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to lead hardware/software ... marine research, and environmental monitoring. In this role, you will collaborate on projects ...

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How much do research software engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for research software engineer in Rhode Island is $196,362.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $200,800.00 and $200,800.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a research software engineer?

To thrive as a Research Software Engineer, you need strong programming skills (often in Python, C++, or Java), a solid understanding of algorithms, and an academic or industry background in computer science or a related field. Familiarity with version control systems like Git, cloud platforms, and experience using scientific computing libraries and frameworks are valuable, while a master's or Ph.D. can be advantageous for specialized roles. Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaborative skills help in working closely with researchers and multidisciplinary teams. These capabilities are crucial for successfully translating complex research problems into robust, reproducible software solutions that advance scientific inquiry.

What does a research software engineer do?

As a Research Software Engineer, your daily work often involves designing and implementing software to support cutting-edge research projects, collaborating with scientists to understand their computational needs, and ensuring code reliability and reproducibility. You may spend time optimizing algorithms, writing unit tests, documenting software, and participating in code reviews within a collaborative team environment. Additionally, you might help deploy research applications on high-performance or cloud computing platforms and contribute to research publications. Balancing independent programming tasks with ongoing communication is key to making meaningful contributions to both the research and software development processes.

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Infographic showing various Research Software Engineer job openings in Rhode Island as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 8% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 88% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $196,362 per year, or $94.4 per hour.

Software Engineer

General Dynamics Electric Boat

Newport, RI • On-site

Full-time

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General Dynamics Electric Boat rating

8.3

Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

Based on 164 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

67th of 537 rated manufacturers

Job description

Overview
Electric Boat is seeking entry level engineers to join the Simulation/Stimulation (Sim/Stim) Software Engineering team at the Newport Engineering Office (NEO) in Middletown, RI. This is an opportunity to work with a team of engineers with diverse backgrounds on a large, technically challenging project to produce quality products that support the US NAVY. Our team produces products to test all classes of submarines in land based test facilities.
We are committed to employee growth and advancement. We strive to be an essential resource providing technical solutions and quality software to the submarine community. We foster a supportive culture of respect, appreciation, and pride in our work.
As a member of our software engineering team, you will have the opportunity to contribute to many aspects of our project. Our team provides the full range of services for our products. We build, develop, review, maintain, document, test, deliver, troubleshoot and test our software and hardware and their associated configurations. We work in a Linux based environment using Agile methodologies. Some travel is required for this position. Our products are deployed at multiple contractor sites and are supported by our team throughout the product lifecycle. Engineers may have the opportunity to directly interface with customers and/or end users.
The NEO is offsite from our primary location in Groton, CT. Our site offers the benefits of a large company with the flexibility and personal feel of a small office environment. We provide lab space and infrastructure that support Sim/Stim development and testing at the NEO. Our group primarily works in office. Our office has nearby housing, restaurants, shops and easy access to beaches and the RI coast.
Qualifications
Required:
  • Bachelor's of Science degree or higher in Computer Engineering or Computer Science
  • 0-5 years of post-graduate engineering experience
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance

Preferred:
  • Proficiency with software development languages including: C++20, Java, Python, and bash
  • Experience working a Linux environment
  • Demonstrated strong problem solving and analytical skills
  • Ability to travel to customer sites as needed
  • Familiarity with networking concepts
  • Knowledge of software test philosophies, software test tools and test driven development
  • Understanding of Agile methodologies, JIRA and Gitlab
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines
  • Familiarity with software deployment tools and concepts such as Ansible, containerization and virtualization

Skills
  • Desire to improve by both giving and receiving constructive feedback
  • Willingness to work outside of software development comfort-zone and learn
  • Ability to troubleshoot system configuration, software and hardware problems
  • Strong organizational, communication, written, and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to function independently and collaborate with team members internal and external
  • Enthusiasm to be thorough by applying attention to detail, technical rigor, problem-solving, and multi-tasking to technical assignments
  • Ability to plan, organize, and schedule work
  • Willingness to take on, research, and solve challenging problems

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