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Senior R&D Software Developer Jobs in Boulder, CO

Sr Software Developer - JAVA

Denver, CO ยท On-site

$150K - $200K/yr

... software development preferred * Strong grasp of object-oriented programming and relational ... Senior Management approval. SitusAMC offers PTO and paid holidays, the terms of which are set forth ...

Senior Software Engineer

Aurora, CO ยท On-site

$170K - $260K/yr

If this sounds interesting to you, then we'd like to have a discussion regarding your next ... DevOps Containerization. We also provide customer solutions in the areas of CND, CNE, and CNO by ...

Full Stack Software Developer

Denver, CO ยท On-site +1

$86.40K - $136K/yr

Collaborate with senior developers to implement new features and improve existing functionality ... Conducttesting and debugging software to ensure high quality. * Become a subject matter expert on ...

Full Stack Software Developer

Denver, CO ยท On-site +1

$86.40K - $136K/yr

Collaborate with senior developers to implement new features and improve existing functionality ... Conduct testing and debugging software to ensure high quality. * Become a subject matter expert on ...

Sr.Net Developer

Denver, CO ยท On-site

$56 - $74/hr

NAVA Software solutions is looking for a Sr.Net Developer for one of our clients. Details: Sr. Net Developer Location: Denver, CO - Onsite (Need someone Local or Nearby Only) Duration: 6-12 months ...

Senior Backend Software Developer

Denver, CO ยท On-site +1

$110.40K - $190K/yr

Remote (For Non-Local) or Hybrid (Local to NYC area or Denver, CO) Position Summary Join our mission to transform our nation's healthcare system as a Senior Backend Software Developer. In this role ...

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

As of May 30, 2026, the average hourly pay for senior r&d software developer in Boulder, CO is $64.02, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $54.33 and $71.78 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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Senior Software Engineer, Navigation & Robotics

Senior Software Engineer, Navigation & Robotics

Alphatec Spine

Louisville, CO โ€ข On-site

$128K - $168.80K/yr

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Posted 19 days ago


Job description

The Senior Software Engineer position will support software development for ATEC's surgical navigation and robotics platform. They will have the responsibility and authority to develop and perform activities for software development to ensure ATEC's cutting edge medical products meet our user's needs and our quality and reliability standards. This position requires application of technical expertise to independently determine and develop approaches to solve complex technical problems with ingenuity and creativity.

Designing, developing, testing, maintaining and documenting/validating software applications. Participate in all phases of product development as needed such as reviewing requirements, design, usability, risk assessment, and testing execution. Contributes to the completion of work group objectives through building relationships and consensus to reach agreements on assignments. Interfacing with mechanical, electrical, systems, software and test engineers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Design and implement high quality applications and frameworks targeting the Unix/Linux platform
  • Design and implement application software in C++
  • Collaborate withmarketing and cross-functional R&Dteams to support evaluation, prioritization, and detailed definition of future product features
  • Perform integration and system level testing of software and software/hardware systems
  • Develop documentation related to software development projects (design artifacts, test plans/cases, etc.)
  • Perform task estimation and develop software projects according to project plan
  • Manage multiple tasks/projects and priorities
  • Attend surgical cases, engage with surgeons, andmaintainfamiliarity with current company endeavors across technical areas
  • Support integration of advanced algorithms into production software applications, including AI/ML image processing systems and image display & rendering toolkits
  • Work closely with R&D and Marketing teams to support clinical prototyping, testing, and formal evaluation in cadaveric surgical lab settings
  • Maintain rigorous version control, unit testing, and documentation to support regulatory evaluation and formal test efforts
  • Ability to travel up to 15% of the time