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How much do scientific software jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for scientific software in the United States is $102,500.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $90,000.00 and $115,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a scientific software developer?

A scientific software developer is a professional who designs, creates, and maintains software tools and applications used for scientific research and data analysis. These developers work closely with scientists and researchers to translate complex scientific problems into computational solutions. Their work often involves programming, algorithm development, and optimizing code for high-performance computing environments. Scientific software developers play a critical role in fields like physics, biology, chemistry, and engineering by enabling researchers to process and visualize large datasets, simulate experiments, and gain insights from data.

How does a scientific software professional typically collaborate with domain scientists and research teams?

Scientific Software professionals often work closely with domain scientists, researchers, and data analysts to develop and maintain tools that enable scientific discovery. Collaboration usually involves requirements gathering, iterative feedback on prototypes, and integrating scientific algorithms into user-friendly applications. Effective communication skills are crucial, as you’ll be translating complex scientific needs into robust, efficient code and ensuring the software meets both research objectives and usability standards. Team environments tend to be interdisciplinary, offering the opportunity to learn from experts in various scientific fields while contributing your technical expertise.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in scientific software roles, and why are they important?

To excel in Scientific Software roles, you need a strong background in computer science, mathematics, or a scientific discipline, along with demonstrated programming proficiency (often in Python, C++, or MATLAB). Familiarity with version control systems (like Git), scientific computing libraries, and sometimes specialized tools (e.g., HPC clusters or cloud platforms) is typically expected. Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and effective communication skills help bridge the gap between scientific users and technical implementation. These skills ensure the creation of robust, efficient, and user-friendly software that accelerates scientific research and discovery.

What is the difference between Scientific Software vs Data Analyst?

AspectScientific SoftwareData Analyst
Required CredentialsTypically requires degrees in science, engineering, or computer science; coding skillsUsually requires degrees in statistics, mathematics, or related fields; strong analytical skills
Work EnvironmentResearch labs, scientific institutions, academia, industry R&DBusiness, finance, healthcare, marketing sectors
Employer & Industry UsageUsed by scientists and engineers for simulations, modeling, data analysisUsed by companies for data interpretation, reporting, decision-making

Scientific Software professionals focus on developing and utilizing specialized tools for scientific research and simulations, often working in research environments. Data Analysts interpret data to inform business decisions across various industries. While both roles require analytical skills and familiarity with data, Scientific Software roles emphasize scientific computing and programming, whereas Data Analysts focus on data interpretation and visualization.

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Infographic showing various Scientific Software job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 1% As Needed, 88% Full Time, 7% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 85% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $102,500 per year, or $49.3 per hour.

AP108 HEASARC Senior Scientific Software Developer

Greenbelt, MD • On-site

ADNET Systems, Inc.
IT Services • 201 - 500 employees
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Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 23 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Develop, maintain, and manage open source scientific software, including modernizing existing code bases.

  • Contribute to the design and implementation of future software projects and improve consistency across multi-language, multi-contributor code bases.

  • Participate in open source contribution workflows, including version control, code review, and community documentation.

Job description

AP108 HEASARC Senior Scientific Software Developer
The High Energy Astrophysics Science Archive (HEASARC) at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) seeks a senior scientific software developer with significant experience in developing, maintaining, and managing open source software. Experience with developing or maintaining C and C++ code would be a plus. We maintain a large code base of analysis software called HEASoft written over several decades and using multiple languages from a variety of contributors and developers. We need to modernize the development and management practices we use. As we open source parts of this code, we expect contributions also from the community. We are furthermore developing a plan for modernizing the software itself and will need an experienced developer to be involved in the design as well as implementation of this future code base.
Required Qualifications:
  • Demonstrated experience developing and maintaining large, long-lived code bases in a collaborative or open source environment
  • Proficiency in at least one systems-level language (C, C++, Fortran) and at least one scripting language (Python, Perl, or shell)
  • Experience with modern software development practices: version control with git, code review workflows, CI/CD pipelines, and issue tracking
  • Experience managing open source projects, including contribution workflows, licensing considerations, and community-facing documentation
  • Ability to work across a multi-language, multi-contributor code base and improve consistency without requiring full rewrites
  • Strong written communication skills for technical documentation and contributor-facing guidance
  • Bachelor of Science degree in Physics, Astronomy, Computer Science or a relevant physical science
  • US Citizenship or Permanent Residency (LPR) required, with US residency for the past 3 consecutive years.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Tier 1 Investigation through NASA.

Desired Qualifications:
  • Experience modernizing or refactoring legacy scientific software
  • Familiarity with HEASARC tools or high-energy astrophysics data formats (HEASoft, FTOOLS, XSPEC, FITS)
  • Experience with software build systems (CMake, Autotools, or similar) across multiple platforms
  • Background in scientific computing or research software engineering
  • Experience designing software architecture for long-term maintainability and extensibility
  • Master of Science degree or higher in Physics, Astronomy, Computer Science or a relevant physical science

Team ADNET brings over 30+ years of experience to information systems and professional services for the federal government. With a history of expertise in software development, computer network design, IT security, mission operations support, and educational outreach, Team ADNET is deeply embedded in the Space and Earth Science at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) in Greenbelt, MD.
ADNET Systems, Inc. is working with Goddard Space Flight Center to fulfill NASA's vision for space exploration, and working with the Science and Exploration Directorate to fulfill its many missions.
ADNET Systems, Inc. is an employee-centric company, committed to providing premier benefits that support our employees and their families. With affordable medical and dental plans coupled with leading disability and life insurance options, ADNET offers our employees the benefits most sought after by today's professional candidate. Furthermore, our benefits package features the extras that distinguish us from other small businesses, ensuring our high employee retention that our customers appreciate.
Some features of our compensation plans and environment perks include:
  • Annual Leave/Sick Leave
  • Military and Family Emergency Leave
  • Paid Holidays
  • Performance Bonuses
  • Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
  • Direct Deposit Payroll
  • 401K Plan with Company Matching
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Swag bags

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