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Senior R&D Software Developer Jobs in Columbia, MD

Leidos

Senior Software Developer

Gaithersburg, MD · On-site

$107K - $195K/yr

We are seeking a Senior Software Developer who will be a member of a dynamic team Air Traffic Management program - SkyLine-X™ SkyLine-X™ provides an array of advanced air traffic management ...

Leidos

Senior Software Developer

Gaithersburg, MD

$107K - $195K/yr

We are seeking a Senior Software Developer who will be a member of a dynamic team Air Traffic Management program - SkyLine-X SkyLine-X provides an array of advanced air traffic management ...

Redhorse Corporation

Senior Software Developer

Arlington, VA · On-site

$62.75 - $82.75/hr

To support this mission, we are seeking a Senior Software Developer to lead the evolution of the DOJ National Classified Services (NCS) application stack. In this role, you won't just write code; you ...

Redhorse Corporation

Senior Software Developer

Arlington, VA

$62.75 - $82.75/hr

To support this mission, we are seeking a Senior Software Developer to lead the evolution of the DOJ National Classified Services (NCS) application stack. In this role, you won't just write code; you ...

Redhorse Corporation

Senior Software Developer

Arlington, VA · On-site

$62.75 - $82.75/hr

To support this mission, we are seeking a Senior Software Developer to lead the evolution of the DOJ National Classified Services (NCS) application stack. In this role, you won't just write code; you ...

Ripple Effect

NLM Sr. Software Developer

Rockville, MD · On-site

$118K - $135K/yr

The Software Developer will play a key role in supporting the National Library of Medicine (NLM)-a ... Proficiency in programming languages such as C++, Python, Java, JavaScript, R, and scripting ...

Ripple Effect

NLM Sr. Software Developer

Rockville, MD · On-site

$118K - $135K/yr

The Software Developer will play a key role in supporting the National Library of Medicine (NLM)-a ... Proficiency in programming languages such as C++, Python, Java, JavaScript, R, and scripting ...

Ripple Effect

NLM Sr. Software Developer

Rockville, MD · On-site

$118K - $135K/yr

The Software Developer will play a key role in supporting the National Library of Medicine (NLM)--a ... Proficiency in programming languages such as C++, Python, Java, JavaScript, R, and scripting ...

VTG

Senior Software Developer

Hanover, MD

$54.25 - $71.75/hr

Overview Triaplex, Inc. (A wholly owned subsidiary of VTG) is looking for an adaptive Software Engineer to join our team. This position will support a mission-focused customer during the full life ...

MSRB

Senior Software Developer

Washington, DC · On-site

$61.75 - $81.50/hr

The MSRB is seeking a Senior Software Developer who designs and delivers distributed systems. Drives architecture decisions, builds cloud-native applications, and improves legacy platforms. Focuses ...

M1 Technology

Senior Software Developer

Mclean, VA · On-site

$55 - $72.75/hr

Our team is seeking a talented Senior Software Developer to support the full lifecycle development (analyze, design, develop, deploy, maintain) of innovative and interactive web, video and multimedia ...

Bigbear.ai

Software Developer Intern

Tysons Corner, VA · On-site

$20 - $40/hr

The intern will work alongside senior engineers and technical leads in an agile environment, gaining hands-on experience with full stack development, cloud technologies, and modern software ...

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VTG

Senior Software Developer

Hanover, MD · On-site

$54.25 - $71.75/hr

Overview Triaplex, Inc. (A wholly owned subsidiary of VTG) is looking for an adaptive Software Engineer to join our team. This position will support a mission-focused customer during the full life ...

Prescient Edge

Junior Software Developer

Mclean, VA · On-site

$67K - $87K/yr

The SD shall be able to receive guidance from mid-level/senior software developers and support senior leadership with mission execution.. The SD shall be qualified to execute the below functions with ...

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As of Jun 18, 2026, the average hourly pay for senior r&d software developer in Columbia, MD is $61.26, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $52.02 and $68.70 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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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

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Senior Software Developer (Audio Visual)

Senior Software Developer (Audio Visual)

Blackwatch International

Washington, DC • On-site

$61.75 - $81.50/hr

Full-time

Posted 12 days ago

Job description

Blackwatch International Corporation (Blackwatch), a small business founded in 2010, is dedicated to supporting Federal government and national security objectives. Based in McLean, VA, with offices in Sacramento, CA, Blackwatch invests in innovation and quality for our customers and staff, holding corporate-level ISO 9001:2015, ISO/IEC 27001:2022, and ISO/IEC 20000-1:2018 quality certifications, as well as an appraisal at CMMI Maturity Level 3 for services and supplier management. We are a leading provider of information technology (IT) infrastructure, cybersecurity, DevSecOps, data exploitation, and engineering services, specializing in large and complex projects. Blackwatch is dedicated to growth and offers a dynamic working environment with multiple opportunities for advancement.

Position Title: Senior Software Developer

Position Location: FBI J. Edgar Hoover Headquarters Building, Washington, D.C.

Preferred Certifications: Crestron Technicial Institute (CTI) P101, P201, and P301

Security Clearance: Top Secret security clearance with the ability to successfully complete an FBI Counterintelligence Polygraph Examination.

US Citizenship Required: Yes, and must possess a Real ID or active Passport

Summary/Objective

The Senior Software Developer position will be assigned as a member of a five-person Crestron Technical Institute (Crestron) related Audio Video Team to support the FBI’s Communication Services Unit at FBIHQ. The selected candidate will be responsible for day-to-day programming tasks, testing, and troubleshooting, for Creston Audio Video systems, supporting various FBI Headquarters locations in the Washington, D.C. National Capital Region and to its nationwide FBI Field Offices and other nationwide FBI locations. The selected candidate for this position may be required to travel approximately 10% of the time within the Washington, DC, National Capital Region and also to FBI Field Offices nationwide. The selected candidate may also be required on occasion to work outside of standard business hours depending on the needs of the FBI. The ideal candidate must have exceptionally strong relationships across many stakeholders within a specific agency and possess a deep understanding of that agency’s decision makers, infrastructures, policies, and performance requirements. We are particularly interested in highly experienced individuals with relationships in the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). We will consider applications from individuals with exceptionally strong contacts in other federal agencies.

Responsibilities:

The responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Develops codes, tests, and debugs new software or enhancements to existing software.
  • Process a strong understanding of business applications as well as user, performance, quality, interface, and security requirement.
  • Ability to work effectively with technical staff to understand problems with software and successfully resolve them.
  • Resolve customer issues with software and the ability to successfully respond to suggestions for improvements and enhancements.
  • Assist in the development of software user manuals
  • Ability to complete desktop design, testing, security lockdown implementation.
  • Ability to apply integration with standard software packages, integration with automated patching and deployment technologies, documentation, and training to include automating application and configuration deployments and updates.
  • Ability to function as a technical expert across multiple project assignments
  • Ability to develop, test, deploy and debug Crestron based AV programming using Crestron SIMPL, SIMPL+, VTPRO-E, and NVX environments.
  • Ability to resolve customer issues with both software and hardware when necessary.
  • Ability to understand customer needs, satisfying those needs while adhering to performance, quality, interface and security standards.
  • Ability to work effectively with technical staff to understand problems with software and hardware and to resolve them.
  • Ability to effectively respond to customer complaints and provides and applies methods of improvements or enhancements.
  • Ability to assist in the development of technical reference manuals for end users.
  • Ability to applies knowledge of the Crestron architecture across key tasks and high impact assignments.
  • Ability to lead major assignments when required.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Clearance: Top Secret security clearance with the ability to successfully complete an FBI Counterintelligence Polygraph Examination
  • Education: Highschool Diploma
  • Minimum of eight years of experience supporting Video Teleconferencing Systems, with preferably five years of Crestron Technicial Institute Audio Video experience. Crestron Technicial Institute (CTI) P101, P201, and P301 Certifications may be substituted for the minimum years of experience
  • Strong communication skills, to include experience working with the Federal Bureau of Investigation or another federal agency