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Riverlane

Research Software Engineer

Cambridge, MA · On-site

$80.32 - $120.48/hr

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What you will do As a Research Software Engineer at Riverlane, your work will vary and will include: * Developing research ideas and prototypes into correct, maintainable, and fast code. * Delivering ...

Harvard University

Senior Research Software Engineer

Cambridge, MA · On-site +1

$135K - $177K/yr

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The Harvard Data Science Initiative (HDSI) is hiring a Senior Research Software Engineer (RSE) to support a portfolio of faculty-led research projects under the HDSI-AWS Impact Computing Alliance.

IonQ

Senior Research Software Engineer

Boston, MA · On-site

$145K - $191K/yr

Proactively identify opportunities to make R&D software more accessible, scalable, and self-service for scientists. Requirements: * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related ...

IonQ

Senior Research Software Engineer

Boston, MA · On-site

$133K - $175K/yr

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Proactively identify opportunities to make R&D software more accessible, scalable, and self-service for scientists. Requirements: * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related ...

Red Hat, Inc.

Software Engineer - Research

Boston, MA · On-site

$111 - $177/hr

## Software Engineer - ResearchApplyremote type: Hybridlocations: Bostonposted on: Posted Todayjob ... Develop and transition research and prototype software and systems solutions to production ...

Redhat

Software Engineer - Research

Boston, MA · On-site +1

$110K - $177K/yr

... software using Agile processes with a distributed team; development tools, repositories and CI/CD platforms; and working as a primary advisor for users and design engineers in a research or ...

Red Hat, LLC

Software Engineer - Research

Boston, MA · On-site

$111 - $177/hr

... software using Agile processes with a distributed team; development tools, repositories and CI/CD platforms; and working as a primary advisor for users and design engineers in a research or ...

NorthEastern

Temporary R&D Software Engineer

Burlington, MA · On-site

$35/hr

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... (R&D) Engineer with expertise in Software Engineering. The R&D Engineer is expected to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and contribute to the successful execution of R&D projects.

Riverside Research

Software Engineer

Lexington, MA · On-site

All Riverside Research opportunities require U.S. Citizenship. Position Overview Produce clean ... Direct software programming and development of documentation. Confer with systems analysts ...

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How much do research software engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 19, 2026, the average yearly pay for research software engineer in Boston, MA is $217,823.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $222,700.00 and $222,700.00 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 Boston, MA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 85% Full Time, 9% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 88% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $217,823 per year, or $104.7 per hour.

Senior Research Software Engineer

United States Digital Space LLC

Boston, MA • On-site

$100 - $130/hr

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the company | Senior Research Software Engineer | Boston, MA (ONSITE - Hybrid) | Full-time

We are looking for a Senior Research Software Engineer for our Global R&D team at the company. You'd build the software our quantum scientists rely on for lab orchestration, experiment data, and hardware control. If you've written software that talks to real instruments and wrangles real, messy, physical-world data, this might be for you.

Looking for: 5+ years of experience, strong Python skills, ownership of the full software development lifecycle, observability, and CI/CD. Hardware or lab-data experience is the bar.

No physics background is required!

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