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Senior R&D Software Developer Jobs in Naperville, IL

DRW

Software Developer Intern

Chicago, IL · On-site

$225K/yr

DRW enables our Software Developer Interns to develop computationally intensive software under the guidance of senior technologists with the goal of deployment during your ten weeks. While your days ...

Next Step Systems

C++ Trade Desk Software Developer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$50.50 - $68/hr

C++ Trade Desk Software Developer, Chicago, IL We are seeking a C++ Trade Desk Software Developer ... Responsibilities: - Work under general direction from senior management. - Collaborate closely with ...

Brilliant Infotech Inc.

Sr. Software Developer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$56.25 - $74.25/hr

We are looking for an Oracle ERP Techno Functional Developer to support Oracle EBS R12.2.5 Financial and Supply Chain modules through development, customization, and system support. This position ...

Next Step Systems

C++ Trade Desk Software Developer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$50.50 - $68/hr

C++ Trade Desk Software Developer, Chicago, IL We are seeking a C++ Trade Desk Software Developer ... Responsibilities: - Work under general direction from senior management. - Work closely with trade ...

ULINE

Software Developer - Java

Glenview, IL

$90K - $128K/yr

Software Developer - Java Pay from $90,000 to $128,000 per year 2200 S. Lakeside Drive, Waukegan, IL 60085 Are you ready to design, innovate and lead in a collaborative, cutting-edge tech environment?

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

As of Aug 18, 2026, the average hourly pay for senior r&d software developer in Naperville, IL is $61.64, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $52.31 and $69.13 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 Developer (Shared Services)

Eagle Seven

Chicago, IL

$56.25 - $74.25/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 26 days ago

Job description

Eagle Seven is seeking a Senior Software Developer to design and build systems that support firmwide positions, PnL, and risk services. These systems transform high-volume trading and market data into accurate, timely, and actionable information.

The ideal candidate enjoys building performance-sensitive distributed systems and has a strong commitment to reliability and sound software design. In this role, you will collaborate closely with traders, strategy developers, and fellow engineers to develop infrastructure that is central to the firm's daily operations.

Primary Responsibilities include:

  • Designing and building real-time position, PnL and risk services with strict latency requirements
  • Developing high performance, highly available distributed systems capable of scaling to millions of events per second
  • Architecting and implementing reliable, fault-tolerant messaging systems and data pipelines
  • Optimizing and tuning distributed systems for performance, scalability, and resiliency
  • Partnering with trading and execution teams to support evolving business needs

Requirements

Skills and Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
  • 5+ years of experience developing high-performance distributed systems
  • Strong proficiency in modern C++(C++11/14/17) including multithreading, lock-free programming, and memory model expertise
  • Experience working with high message-rate or high-bandwidth systems
  • Proven ability to design fault-tolerant, highly available systems
  • Strong experience with relational database design and SQL (Postgress preferred)
  • Solid understanding of Linux/Unix systems, networking fundamentals, and protocols (TCP/IP, UDP, and sockets)
  • Experience with debugging and observability tools such as GDB, Wireshark and tcpdump
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively  across trading, research, and engineering teams

Benefits

Eagle Seven offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to all full-time employees.

  • Medical PPO and HMO coverage through BlueCross BlueShield
  • Health Savings Account (with enrollment into a High Deductible Health Plan)
  • Dental coverage through Guardian
  • Vision coverage through VSP
  • 401k Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Match
  • Company Paid Life Insurance
  • Company Paid Disability Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Pre-tax Transit Benefits
  • Complimentary Lunch and Beverages

The minimum base salary for this role starts at $160,000. This role is eligible for a discretionary performance bonus as part of the total compensation package, in addition to the benefits listed above. Exact compensation offered may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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About Eagle Seven

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Industry

Securities, commodity contracts, and financial investments

Company size

51 - 200 Employees

Headquarters location

Chicago, IL, US

Year founded

2004

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