Senior R&D Software Developer Jobs in Cleveland, OH

Job Summary:
Sherwin-Williams is a company dedicated to inspiring and improving the world through innovative paints and coatings. They are seeking a Scientific Programmer to develop and maintain internal color science software applications that support global R&D efforts, which includes software development, research support, and technical project contributions.
Responsibilities:
• Develop, enhance, and maintain internal color science applications supporting global R&D
• Complete ongoing C# development for a new internal application
• Maintain and support legacy VB and VB.NET applications
• Troubleshoot and resolve moderately complex issues; support global labs and manufacturing sites
• Ensure code reliability, maintainability, and compliance with corporate standards
• Use version control and support continuous integration and deployment pipelines
• Apply best practices in testing, debugging, documentation, and code review
• Maintain traceable and well documented software changes
• Support integration with internal systems and tools
• Implement algorithms and computational tools supporting color science research
• Support research studies through data handling, analysis, and validation
• Summarize findings and contribute insights that inform R&D decisions and process improvements
• Contribute to mid scale technical projects under guidance of senior staff
• Participate in architecture discussions, backlog planning, and implementation activities
• Apply agile practices and balance hands on development with collaboration
• Seek clarity on requirements, assumptions, and technical expectations
• Communicate risks, issues, and progress clearly and early
• Provide concise updates using agile or project-tracking tools
• Prepare technical documentation and summaries for mixed audiences
• Support peers through knowledge sharing and code reviews
• Expand skills in programming, color science, and related technologies
• Develop understanding of business workflows, manufacturing, and quality processes
• Build strong working relationships across R&D and supporting teams
• Informally mentor less-experienced contributors and learn from senior staff
Qualifications:
Required:
• Must be legally authorized to work in the country for which you are applying for employment (without now or in the future needing sponsorship for employment work visa and/or permanent residence status)
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Math 'STEM' field.
• Proficiency in C# and VB.NET
• 3+ years writing code, working in a technical support role
• 3+ years of experience working knowledge of object-oriented programming (OOP) concepts
• Experience developing and maintaining desktop or internal-facing applications
• Ability to troubleshoot, debug, and enhance existing codebases
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Understanding of the Model–View–ViewModel (MVVM) architectural pattern
• Experience consuming or integrating RESTful APIs
• Experience in scientific, analytical, or R&D-focused software environments
• Familiarity with WPF (Windows Presentation Foundation)
• Technical skill in programming and current computer systems
• Experience mentoring others in technical fields, such as coding, software, etc.
• Stays proficient in current programming languages
Preferred:
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or software engineering
• 5+ Years software creation & programming
• Color science knowledge
• Experience in AI environments
• Developing machine learning, algorithms, & models
• Strong color instrumentation knowledge
• Strong color knowledge
Company:
Sherwin-Williams Company engages in the development, manufacture, distribution, and sale of paints, coatings, and related products. Founded in 1866, the company is headquartered in Cleveland, USA, with a team of 10001+ employees. The company is currently Late Stage.