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Senior R&D Software Developer Jobs in Boston, MA

R/D Engineer II

Boston, MA

$113K - $155K/yr

The Senior Controls Engineer will work within the R&D engineering team to develop and support the ... Software o Proficiency with C++ implementing fast control loops, particularly those involving ...

The R Technical Solutions Programmer is responsible for implementing the vision for data and analysis infrastructure platforms and other technical solutions to support the data flow from data ...

Sr Software Developer

Milford, MA · On-site

$59.75 - $79/hr

As a Sr Software Engineer in Milford MA , you'll be working with technology used for quality testing and the development of nearly every drug taken in around the globe. These are processes that we ...

Sr Software Developer

Milford, MA

$59.75 - $79/hr

As a Sr Software Engineer in Milford MA , you'll be working with technology used for quality testing and the development of nearly every drug taken in around the globe. These are processes that we ...

Sr Software Developer

Milford, MA · On-site

$59.75 - $79/hr

As a Sr Software Engineer in Milford MA , you'll be working with technology used for quality testing and the development of nearly every drug taken in around the globe. These are processes that we ...

Senior Software Developer

Boston, MA · On-site +1

$147K - $198K/yr

Wilson Sonsini is seeking an experienced Senior Software Developer to join our Innovations team ... D.C., and all other locations: $147,050 - $198,950 per year. The compensation for this position may ...

Sr Software Developer

Milford, MA · On-site

$59.75 - $79/hr

As a Sr Software Engineer in Milford MA , you'll be working with technology used for quality testing and the development of nearly every drug taken in around the globe. These are processes that we ...

Senior Software Developer

Boston, MA · On-site

$140 - $170/hr

The RMR Group is seeking a Senior Software Developer to design, develop, and maintain modern ... If you'd like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please click here. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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R D Technician II US

Mansfield, MA · On-site

$35 - $44.50/hr

An engineering background is a plus but is not required. Key Responsibilities * Prepare, monitor, and execute laboratory tests in accordance with established protocols. * Perform hands-on testing to ...

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

As of Aug 21, 2026, the average hourly pay for senior r&d software developer in Boston, MA is $67.06, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $56.92 and $75.19 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.

What are the most commonly searched types of R&D Software Developer jobs in Boston, MA?

The most popular types of R&D Software Developer jobs in Boston, MA are:

What cities near Boston, MA are hiring for Senior R&D Software Developer jobs?

Cities near Boston, MA with the most Senior R&D Software Developer job openings:

Principal Software Developer - BloodTrack (C++ expert)

Haemonetics

Boston, MA • On-site

Full-time

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Job description

Job Summary:
Haemonetics is a company focused on providing innovative solutions in transfusion management. They are seeking a Principal Software Developer to lead the technical strategy behind BloodTrack Tx®, ensuring reliability and safety in clinical environments through advanced software solutions.
Responsibilities:
• Define Architectural Strategy: Set the long-term technical roadmap, engineering standards, and core technology adoption (engine, backend, rendering).
• Drive Technical Governance: Act as the final authority on critical design decisions, establish quality gates, and manage performance budgets.
• Lead Hands-On Innovation: Prototype foundational systems, perform high-level code reviews, and solve high-risk architectural challenges.
• Mentor Team: Coach team members to foster a culture of technical rigor and continuous improvement.
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate technical debt, performance bottlenecks, and architectural risks across the development lifecycle.
• Cross-Disciplinary Partnership: Align technical architecture with regulatory and commercial objectives.
Qualifications:
Required:
• 10+ years in software engineering, with 5+ years in a Principal or Architect role
• Expert-level C/C++ and exposure to OOP languages like C# or Java/Python
• JavaScript/Typescript, Reactjs, Nextjs, RESTful APIs, Microservices, Domain-driven design, CI/CD, Event-driven architecture, Service-oriented architecture, High-availability, containerization, SQL and NOSQL
• OWASP best practice, OIDC, SAML2, SOC2, ISO27001, HIPAA
• Success in shipping multiple complex products with stable, maintainable architectures.
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts for both engineers and executive leadership.
• Balanced approach to solving immediate production needs while maintaining long-term architectural health.
• A passion for replacing legacy workflows with scalable, R&D-driven solutions.
Preferred:
• Cloud & Infrastructure Experience: AWS (ECS, EKS, RDS, Lambda, S3, SQS, CloudFormation), Terraform.
Company:
Haemonetics is a global medical technology company that provides Blood Management and Interventional Technologies. Founded in 1971, the company is headquartered in Boston, USA, with a team of 1001-5000 employees. The company is currently Late Stage.

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