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Senior R&D Software Developer Jobs in Birmingham, AL

Pwc

GIS Web AI Developer, Senior Associate

Birmingham, AL · On-site

$77K - $202K/yr

... AI Developer, Senior Associate, you will play a pivotal role in helping clients optimize ... You will analyze client needs, implement software solutions, and provide training and support for ...

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PNC Bank

Senior Software Engineer - .Net/C#/API

Birmingham, AL · On-site

$114K - $151K/yr

As a Senior Software Engineer within PNC's Lending Technology organization, you will be based in ... Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and cloud-based environments. * Financial services ...

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Tocaro Blue

Staff Software Engineer

Birmingham, AL · On-site

$155K - $190K/yr

Staff Software Engineer Are you looking to make a significant technical and organizational impact ... Do you thrive in senior technical leadership roles and enjoy shaping both architecture and ...

Tocaro Blue

Staff Software Engineer

Birmingham, AL · On-site

$155K - $190K/yr

Staff Software Engineer Are you looking to make a significant technical and organizational impact ... Do you thrive in senior technical leadership roles and enjoy shaping both architecture and ...

PNC Bank

Software Engineer Sr (Java)

Birmingham, AL · On-site

$86K - $158K/yr

As a Software Engineer Sr within PNC's Technology organization, you will be based in Pittsburgh, PA, Cleveland, OH, Dallas, TX, Birmingham, AL, Denver, CO. We are looking for full stack Java ...

PTR Global

Software Engineer II

Birmingham, AL · On-site

$91K - $125K/yr

The Software Engineer II will oversee the development, modification, and maintenance of ... Perform work with some independence, referring complex problems to senior associates or supervisors ...

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How much do senior r&d software developer jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 19, 2026, the average hourly pay for senior r&d software developer in Birmingham, AL is $57.85, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $49.13 and $64.90 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Senior R&D Software Developer vs Software Engineer?

AspectSenior R&D Software DeveloperSoftware Engineer
CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Computer Science or related field; experience in R&DBachelor's or higher in Computer Science or related field
Work EnvironmentResearch and development labs, innovation teamsDevelopment teams, product-focused environments
Industry UsageTech, manufacturing, research institutionsTech companies, startups, software firms
Common Search/ComparisonOften compared for R&D roles and advanced developmentMore general software development roles

The main difference is that a Senior R&D Software Developer focuses on innovative research, prototyping, and developing new technologies within R&D environments, often requiring specialized knowledge and experience. In contrast, a Software Engineer typically works on building, testing, and maintaining software products in production environments. Both roles require strong programming skills, but the Senior R&D role emphasizes research and experimentation.

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Infographic showing various Senior R&D Software Developer job openings in Birmingham, AL as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 81% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $120,335 per year, or $57.9 per hour.

Sr. Engineer, Software Development

Green Dot Corporation

Birmingham, AL • Hybrid

$121K - $173K/yr

Full-time

Posted 20 days ago

Job description

We're looking for talented professionals to join us in bringing smart money management and payment solutions to everyone's fingertips.

This position is classified as structured hybrid, with an expectation of a minimum of three (3) days per week working in the office and flexibility to work remotely on the remaining days. On-site expectations may evolve over time to support business needs, with clear communication provided in advance.

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JOB DESCRIPTION

Location Requirement
This position is open only to candidates who currently reside in one of the following approved locations:


New York, NY; Birmingham, AL; Miami, FL; Tampa, FL; Blue Ash or Cincinnati, OH; or Los Angeles, CA

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Software Engineer to join our BaaS team, supporting partner onboarding and BaaS platform enhancement initiatives. This role will be instrumental in building and supporting scalable, secure, and high-performance systems that enable embedded financial services across our partner ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities
  • Design and develop APIs and microservices that support BaaS onboarding and partner integration.
  • Collaborate with product managers, architects, and other engineering teams to define technical requirements and deliver robust solutions.
  • Support engineering excellence through code reviews, mentoring, and best practices in CI/CD, testing, and observability.
  • Ensure compliance with SLA standards and contribute to the development of monitoring and alerting systems.
  • Contribute to incident response and root cause analysis to improve system reliability.
  • Draft architectural and design documentation to assist design options analysis and decision making.
  • Evaluate emerging technologies from applicability to feasibility to adoption paths.
  • Refactor and extend the existing codebase to fix defects and add features/functionality
  • Create systems that are durable and flexible by developing for change - favor configurability over customization.
Required Qualifications
  • 5+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 1 year in a technical leadership role.
  • Strong portfolio of work showing experience developing secure and standards-compliant code across multiple platforms.
  • Fluent in several of the following languages/platforms/libraries: C#, .NET, SQL, and hands-on experience with cloud platforms (Azure native services such as APIM, Azure SQL, Cosmos DB and Key Vault), container technologies, and caching frameworks.
  • Solid understanding of RESTful API design, OAuth2, and Open API specifications.
  • Familiarity with event-driven (Service Bus, Event Hubs) and microservice based architecture patterns.
  • Hands-on experience with leveraging and implementing observability dashboards and platforms (Datadog, Grafana).
  • Ability to handle a fast-paced environment for iterative project turnarounds on mission & revenue critical, customer-facing applications
  • Deep knowledge in Git, DevOps, Agile Scrum, and security best practices in financial services and compliance standards (PCI DSS, SOC 2).
Preferred Qualifications
  • Prior experience in fintech or embedded finance platforms.
  • Familiarity with partner onboarding workflows and SLA management.
  • Contributions to open-source projects or technical publications.

**Ability to work in the U.S. without sponsorship**
**Ability to meet the location requirement outlined above**

POSITION TYPE

Regular

PAY RANGE

The targeted base salary for this position is $121,400 to $173,300 per year. The final compensation will be determined by a number of factors such as qualifications, expertise, and the candidate's geographical location.

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We're Here to Support You-Accommodations Upon Request

Green Dot is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible hiring experience for all candidates. If you require a reasonable accommodation during any part of the application or interview process, we encourage you to let us know. We will work with you to meet your needs in a way that respects your privacy and ensures equal opportunity. Our goal is to support every applicant in showcasing their talents and potential.

Work Authorization Requirement
At Green Dot Corporation, we value diversity and strive for fair and inclusive hiring practices. However, we are currently unable to offer visa sponsorship. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment, without the need for current or future sponsorship.

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