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Senior R&D Software Developer Jobs in Boston, MA

RepliGen Corporation

Software Developer I

Bridgewater, MA · On-site

$72 - $104/hr

The successful candidate will work with senior engineers and cross-functional teams to develop reliable, maintainable software that interfaces with physical instruments and supports scientific ...

Repligen Corp

Software Developer I

Bridgewater, MA · On-site

$72 - $104/hr

The successful candidate will work with senior engineers and cross-functional teams to develop reliable, maintainable software that interfaces with physical instruments and supports scientific ...

SupportFinity™

Senior Software Engineer

Boston, MA · On-site

$102.20 - $189.80/hr

As a Senior Software Developer, you'll play a key role in designing, developing, and automating the release process of our software applications. This is a fantastic opportunity to leverage your ...

Jobtailor

Talent Business Partner Director

Boston, MA · On-site

$130 - $210/hr

* Acting as a strategic thought partner to R&D's senior leadership, including VP and C-level ... Engineering, Product, R&D, or another technical organization, ideally in a high-growth software or ...

Xometry

Senior Software Engineer

Waltham, MA · Hybrid

$132K - $174K/yr

Xometry is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join our software engineering organization. In ... stack software developer * Required: Demonstrable understanding of software engineering ...

Harvard University

Senior Software Engineer

Boston, MA

$133K - $175K/yr

... D staff and cross-functional teams to deliver innovative, cost-effective, and timely solutions. The Senior Software Engineer is responsible for leading application development efforts and adhering to ...

STR

Lead Software Engineer

Woburn, MA · On-site

$175K - $215K/yr

Lead Software Engineer The Mission: Do you want to build software that solves the world's most ... of R&D. Our Tech Stack: * Primary: Java 17+, Spring Boot * Infrastructure: Linux, Docker ...

Revolution Technologies

Senior Software Engineer

Dedham, MA · On-site

$126K - $167K/yr

D. Contractor and have a Secret Clearance Education Requirement * Requires a Bachelor's degree in ... Advanced Software Engineer Make the world's most advanced Encryptor Manager even smarter As an ...

Doist

Senior Software Engineer, Data Platform

Somerville, MA · On-site

$150 - $210/hr

... R&D. Come build the future of biological discovery with us. Position Overview As a Senior Software Engineer you'll work to build the connective tissue of our data platform, in both what you build and ...

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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.

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Software Developer I

RepliGen Corporation

Bridgewater, MA • On-site

$72 - $104/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 14 days ago

Repligen rating

7.6

Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

Based on 13 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

We are seeking an early-career Software Engineer to support the development of software for laboratory and bioprocessing systems. The successful candidate will work with senior engineers and cross-functional teams to develop reliable, maintainable software that interfaces with physical instruments and supports scientific workflows.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign, develop, test, and maintain applications using C# and .NET.Develop data-access components and database functionality using PostgreSQL.Build and deploy software components using Docker containers.Participate in software design discussions, code reviews, and Agile development activities.Create unit and integration tests and assist with system-level testing.Troubleshoot software defects and contribute to root-cause analysis.Develop and maintain REST APIs and interfaces between software components.Produce technical documentation in accordance with the software development lifecycle.Collaborate with software, electrical, mechanical, systems, QA, and product teams.Support the integration of software with pumps, sensors, controllers, and other laboratory instrumentation.Required QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent practical experience.Up to three years of professional software development experience, including internships or cooperative education.Working knowledge of C# and the .NET platform.Familiarity with relational databases and SQL; PostgreSQL experience is preferred.Basic understanding of Docker and containerized application development.Understanding of object-oriented programming and software design principles.Experience using Git or another source-control system.Familiarity with unit testing, debugging, and software defect tracking.Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.Ability to learn new technologies and work effectively within a collaborative engineering team.Nice to Have QualificationsExperience developing software for laboratory, medical, industrial, or scientific instruments.Experience communicating with hardware through serial, Ethernet, USB, OPC UA, or similar protocols.Familiarity with industrial Linux or embedded computing platforms.Experience with REST APIs and distributed or service-based architectures.Exposure to Jira and Confluence.Familiarity with regulated software development, including GAMP 5, GxP, or medical-device quality systems.Basic understanding of process-control concepts, sensors, data acquisition, or PID control.Our mission is to inspire advances in bioprocessing as a trusted partner in the production of biologic drugs that improve human health worldwide. Focused on cost and process efficiencies, we deliver innovative technologies and solutions that help set new standards in bioprocessing. The estimated base salary range for this role, based in the United States of America is $72,000 -$103,500 . Compensation decisions are dependent on several factors including, but not limited to an individual's qualifications, location, internal equity, and alignment with market data. Additionally, employees are eligible to participate in one of our variable cash programs (bonus or commission) and eligible roles may receive equity as part of the compensation package. We offer a wide range of benefits such as paid time off, health/dental/vision, retirement benefits and flexible spending accounts. All compensation and benefits information will be confirmed in writing at the time of offer. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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