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Research Software Engineer Jobs in Atlanta, GA (NOW HIRING)

The Challenge We're looking for a Senior Software Engineer that will report to the Development ... In this role, you will part of the R&D Team that works on mission-critical applications. Your ...

Principal Software Engineer

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$129K - $174K/yr

... • Research and assess feasibility of features suggested by business teams. • Guide team ... software developers, business analysts and software architects to plan, design, develop, test, and ...

Senior Software Engineer

Alpharetta, GA · On-site

$119K - $157K/yr

Our software engineering positions provide you the opportunity to join a team of talented engineers ... Research, create, and develop software applications to extend and improve on Equifax Solutions

Senior Software Engineer

Alpharetta, GA · On-site

$118K - $155K/yr

Our software engineering positions provide you the opportunity to join a team of talented engineers ... Research, create, and develop software applications to extend and improve on Equifax Solutions

Senior Software Engineer

Alpharetta, GA · Hybrid

$119K - $157K/yr

Our software engineering positions provide you the opportunity to join a team of talented engineers ... Research, create, and develop software applications to extend and improve on Equifax Solutions

Software Engineer

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$116K - $174K/yr

The Challenge We're looking for a Senior Software Engineer that will report to the Development ... In this role, you will part of the R&D Team that works on mission-critical applications. Your ...

Software Engineer

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$116K - $174K/yr

The Challenge We're looking for a Senior Software Engineer that will report to the Development ... In this role, you will part of the R&D Team that works on mission-critical applications. Your ...

The Challenge We're looking for a Senior Software Engineer that will report to the Development ... In this role, you will part of the R&D Team that works on mission-critical applications. Your ...

Participates in architectural design, system analysis, and programming activities on application software; this may often require independent research and study * Develops high-quality and production ...

Sr. Software Engineer

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$117K - $155K/yr

Dematic has an exciting opportunity for a Sr. Software Engineer to join our R&D Software organization. In this role, you will lead the design, development, and deployment of industry-leading global ...

Applies advanced software engineering, architectural practices, and emerging technologies to design ... Evaluates emerging technologies and research, building prototypes and novel solution approaches ...

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How much do research software engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 17, 2026, the average yearly pay for research software engineer in Atlanta, GA is $192,815.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $197,100.00 and $197,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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.

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.

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Infographic showing various Research Software Engineer job openings in Atlanta, GA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, 8% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $192,822 per year, or $92.7 per hour.

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About GreenSky

GreenSky, LLC, headquartered in Atlanta, is a leading technology company Powering Commerce at the Point of Sale® for a growing ecosystem of merchants, consumers, and banks. GreenSky’s highly scalable, proprietary and patented technology platform enables merchants to offer frictionless promotional payment options to consumers, driving increased sales volume and accelerated cash flow. The GreenSky® Program is operated on behalf of, and financing is offered and made by, federally insured, federal or state chartered financial institutions, which leverage GreenSky’s technology to offer loans to primarily super-prime and prime consumers nationwide. Since GreenSky's inception, nearly 6 million consumers have financed more than $60 billion of commerce using GreenSky’s real time “apply and buy” technology. 


Software Engineer II with GREENSKY MANAGEMENT COMPANY LLC in Atlanta, GA. Remote work permitted. Contribute toward designing, developing, and supporting frameworks for our test infrastructure and providing test and test automation expertise to our development teams. Ensure that all tests are executed and give regular feedback to the team on the status of quality. Contribute toward predictable delivery of quality releases. Research, recommend and implement tools as needed with the goal of increasing automation, regression, and delivery quality. Collaborate with team members, sharing knowledge and mentoring them on automation strategies and methodologies. Proactively bring issues and problems to the attention of the team, generating, proposing, and implementing innovative solutions to solve them. Be meticulous about documentation of all test cases and test results. Use appropriate measures and KPIs to validate and report on software quality. Work as part of cross functional, passionate agile project team to ensure quality is driven into the heart of the development process from requirements definition through to delivery. Work closely with the software engineering team, Product Management, Technical Operations, Senior Management, and business users as required. Be a creative thinker who can quickly identify and test for functional ‘edge cases’ outside of expected functionality workflow.


Master’s degree (U.S. or foreign equivalent) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology or related field and three (3) years of experience in the job offered or in a related role or Bachelor’s degree (U.S. or foreign equivalent) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology or related field and five (5) years of experience in the job offered or in a related role. Prior experience must include three (3) years (with MS) or five (5) years (with BS) of experience with the following: Programming language JavaScript/Typescript and Java, used in developing scalable, extensible, and maintainable automation solutions; web, mobile, and API automation development; Object-Oriented programming, design patterns, data structure and coding standards; Understanding of DOM and experience with different types of web locators including XPath, ID, CSS and mobile locators for Android - UiAutomator2 and for IOS – UIAutomation; Understanding of the entire Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Project Management, Test Strategy, Defect Management and Agile/Scrum; Backend RESTful API testing and their performance testing; Libraries/Tools: - Appium, Selenium WebDriver, Selenium Grid, Git, Splunk, VSCode, NestJS, Spring Boot, NodeJS, Gradle, GitLab Pipeline, Postman, WebDriverIO, BDD, SQL, JFrog; Cloud Platforms including Amazon Web Services (AWS), CloudWatch, S3; troubleshooting to identifying the root cause of application/test failures; Knowledge of running Appium (Mobile tests), Selenium (Web Test) and API tests from Jenkins dashboard and GitLab Pipeline; SQL/Database skills, specifically the ability to query relational SQL databases as part of test validation.

GreenSky is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any classification protected by federal, state, or local law.  For more information, visit us on the web at www.greensky.com.