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Senior R&D Software Developer Jobs in Cincinnati, OH

Sr. Software Engineer

Cincinnati, OH · On-site

$80 - $110/hr

What we are looking for The Sr. Software Engineer should possess a solid understanding of programming languages and development environments and know how to apply them within the scope of medical ...

Sr. Cobol Developer with SAS

Cincinnati, OH · On-site

$47 - $60.50/hr

Job Title: Sr. Cobol Developer with SAS Skills: Base SAS Programmer, CICS COBOL, COBOL, Dev, QA, ... Knowledge of software development best practices * Prior experience with knowledge of Git and ...

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Senior Java Developer -

Evendale, OH · Remote

$110K - $130K/yr

Senior Java Developer (No C2C, W2 only with no sponsorship) Location: Evendale, Ohio Type: Direct ... Lead and advise the evaluation and recommendation(s) of application software packages, application ...

Senior Java Developer

Evendale, OH · Remote

$110K - $130K/yr

Senior Java Developer (No C2C, W2 only with no sponsorship) Location: Evendale, Ohio Type: Direct ... Lead and advise the evaluation and recommendation(s) of application software packages, application ...

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

As of Aug 23, 2026, the average hourly pay for senior r&d software developer in Cincinnati, OH is $59.23, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $50.29 and $66.44 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 cities near Cincinnati, OH are hiring for Senior R&D Software Developer jobs?

Cities near Cincinnati, OH with the most Senior R&D Software Developer job openings:

FT Senior .NET Developer - Must Live in Cincinnati OH - Hybrid

AWH

Cincinnati, OH • Hybrid

$120K/yr

Full-time

Posted 7 days ago


Job description

About Us

Red Hawk Technologies recently acquired Transform Labs. Red Hawk Technologies provides fractional consulting services to clients across industries.

Click here to read more about the merger!

This role is withProductivity Pilot, a sister company under the Red Hawk Technologies family, focused on building modern, AI-centric product solutions. Note the position is hybrid - three days on site in Mason, Ohio, with the rest of your time remote.

We are seeking a highly creative, self-motivated Senior / Lead Software Engineer with 20+ years of experience to join our dynamic development team. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver who thrives in a fast-paced startup product environment, comfortably managing complex legacy web infrastructure while driving modern, cross-platform, AI-centric cloud initiatives.

In this role, you'll act as a technical pillar - leading and mentoring engineering teams, driving product delivery, and guiding the transition from traditional Microsoft web architectures to cutting-edge cloud-native, serverless, AI-centric web and mobile applications.

Responsibilities

Leadership & Product Delivery

  • Serve as a technical leader within national, cross-functional engineering teams, mentoring junior and mid-level developers and driving strong communication and teamwork.
  • Collaborate closely with product management, business stakeholders, and customers to align technical implementations with product lifecycle, delivery timelines, and user experience goals.
  • Lead pair programming sessions to resolve complex issues, and implement strict observability, code coverage, and vulnerability testing - leveraging AI-assisted development tools like Claude, Cursor, and CodeRabbit.
  • Produce technical documentation, investigation reports, QA testing frameworks, and user/developer guides from scratch.

Cloud & Microservices Engineering

  • Design and develop scalable microservices and processing pipelines using C#, TypeScript, and similar languages, deploying across Azure, AWS, and GCP.
  • Build robust APIs and integrate with a variety of modern and legacy third-party systems.

Full-Stack Web Development

  • Build modern, responsive front-ends using Angular, Vue, TypeScript, and .NET, incorporating real-time protocols like SignalR.

Qualifications

Must-Have:

  • 20+ years of professional software engineering experience, with a proven track record as both a solo developer and a technical team leader.
  • Experience within an established software product organization, with a strong understanding of scaling software, Domain-Driven Design, and user-centric workflows.
  • Proven ability to guide technical design decisions, choose optimal engineering solutions, and mentor team members through complex framework dependencies.
  • Strong skills in C#, TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML5/CSS3, and SQL.
  • Experience with Azure, GCP, Kubernetes, Docker, and Git across Windows, Linux, and macOS environments.
  • Experience with ASP.NET Core, MVC, Angular, Vue, WPF, WCF, and gRPC.
  • Bachelor's or Associate degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, or a related technical field.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

Location:

  • Hybrid - 3 days per week on-site in our Cincinnati (Mason), OH office.

We offer:

  • $120,000 salary, full-time with full benefits.

Red Hawk Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone.

Unfortunately, we cannot accept EAD, OPT, OR H1B candidates or those that live outside the United States.