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Senior R&D Software Developer Jobs in Huntsville, AL

Senior Software Developer

Huntsville, AL · On-site

$54 - $71.50/hr

They are seeking a Senior Software Developer to develop software for their commercial product team, focusing on systems-level security engineering and protecting national security. Responsibilities ...

Senior Software Developer

Huntsville, AL · On-site

$56.75 - $74.75/hr

Cepeda is seeking a Senior Software Developer for the STARS products branch. You will drive the technical evolution of mission-critical warfighter training and planning tools. STARS FBM Planner is a ...

Senior Software Developer

Huntsville, AL · On-site

$120K - $175K/yr

We are pleased to announce openings for Senior Software Developers (front end, back end, and full stack) who will join our Technical Solutions Division and JSTC2 Team in Huntsville, Alabama to build ...

Senior Software Developer

Huntsville, AL · On-site

$52 - $68.75/hr

We are pleased to announce openings for Senior Software Developers (front end, back end, and full stack) who will join our Technical Solutions Division and JSTC2 Team in Huntsville, Alabama to build ...

Senior Software Developer

Huntsville, AL · On-site

$54 - $71.50/hr

Trideum Corporation is seeking a Senior-Level Software Developer to join their team in Huntsville, AL, focusing on software development for artificial intelligence-enabled programs in support of ...

Software Developer, Senior

Huntsville, AL · On-site

$86.80 - $198/hr

R0226855 Software Developer, Senior As a full stack developer, you can resolve a problem with a complete end-to-end solution in a fast, agile environment. If you're looking for the chance to not just ...

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Senior Software Developer (SME)

Huntsville, AL · On-site

$53.75 - $71/hr

Senior Software Developer (SME) Location: Huntsville, Alabama Clearance : TS/SCI (or SCI-Eligible) Salary: Negotiable Job Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled Software Developer SME to bring ...

Senior Software Developer (SME)

Huntsville, AL · On-site

$53.75 - $71/hr

Senior Software Developer (SME) Location: Huntsville, Alabama Clearance : TS/SCI (or SCI-Eligible) Salary: Negotiable Job Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled Software Developer SME to bring ...

Opportunity PeopleTec is currently seeking a Senior Software Developer to support our Huntsville, AL location. Job Functions: * Develops codes, tests, and debugs new software or enhancements to ...

Software Developer (Senior)

Huntsville, AL · On-site

$54 - $71.50/hr

Cintel, Inc. is a Small Business providing strategies and services to support an array of Government clients in Software Development and Cyber Security. They are seeking a skilled Software Developer ...

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

As of Aug 20, 2026, the average hourly pay for senior r&d software developer in Huntsville, AL is $60.82, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $51.63 and $68.22 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 Huntsville, AL are hiring for Senior R&D Software Developer jobs?

Cities near Huntsville, AL with the most Senior R&D Software Developer job openings:

Senior Software Developer

Nightwing

Huntsville, AL • On-site

$54 - $71.50/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 3 days ago


Job description

Job Summary:
Nightwing is a company that provides advanced cyber, data operations, and systems integration services. They are seeking a Senior Software Developer to develop software for their commercial product team, focusing on systems-level security engineering and protecting national security.
Responsibilities:
• Develop software for the commercial product team—securing systems at the lowest levels.
Qualifications:
Required:
• Experience with C/C++ development
• Experience with bash scripting
• Knowledge of OS internals (Linux)
• Experience with System and application debugging
• Familiarity with assembly (x86, x86_64) and function calling conventions
• Experience leading and delivering software products to commercial and/or government customers
• Experience with Kernel/Driver development
• Build systems (Make, CMake, etc.)
• Concurrency and parallelism concepts
• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Qualified applicants must meet the requirements to obtain and maintain a Secret government security clearance
Preferred:
• Building/configuring Linux kernels, Redhat systems, Yocto, etc.
• Linux Kernel/Driver development
• TPM and Secure Boot technologies
• Security Concepts
• Reading and interacting with assembly languages other than x86, x86_64 (ARM, etc.)
• DOD System Security Engineering and standards (RMF, Cyber Resiliency, Anti-Tamper, etc.)
• Familiarity with internals of other Operating Systems (especially Windows or real-time operating systems (RTOS))
• Virtualization concepts and technologies (QEMU, KVM, VMWare, VirtualBox, etc.)
• Container and container management concepts and technologies (Docker, Podman, Kubernetes, etc.)
• Cryptography and the implementation of cryptographic algorithms
Company:
Nightwing provides cyber, data operations, systems integration, and intelligence services for government and commercial customers. Founded in 2024, the company is headquartered in Sterling, USA, with a team of 1001-5000 employees. The company is currently Late Stage.