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Software Engineer Research Assistant Jobs in Massachusetts

Software Engineer - Research

Boston, MA · On-site +1

$110K - $177K/yr

... software using Agile processes with a distributed team; development tools, repositories and CI/CD platforms; and working as a primary advisor for users and design engineers in a research or ...

Research Assistant

Boston, MA · On-site

$48K - $66K/yr

About the Opportunity The Research Assistant (Neuroinformatics) in the Computational Optics and ... The candidate should have hands-on experience in programming and software development, with ...

Research Assistant

Boston, MA · On-site

$48K - $66K/yr

About the Opportunity The Research Assistant (Neuroinformatics) in the Computational Optics and ... The candidate should have hands-on experience in programming and software development, with ...

Senior Software Engineer, R&D

Bedford, MA · On-site

$128K - $169K/yr

Collaborate with external research partners to find solutions for BG's problem space * Assist with ... Experience with modern software engineering tooling and workflows including Git and CI/CD

Senior Software Engineer, R&D

Bedford, MA · On-site

$128K - $169K/yr

Collaborate with external research partners to find solutions for BGs problem space * Assist with ... Experience with modern software engineering tooling and workflows including Git and CI/CD

Senior Software Engineer, R&D

Bedford, MA · On-site

$130K - $200K/yr

Collaborate with external research partners to find solutions for BG's problem space * Assist with ... Experience with modern software engineering tooling and workflows including Git and CI/CD

JOB TITLE Research Assistant LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Mechanical & Materials Engineering - JM DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI SUMMARY Multiple PhD Research Assistant ...

R&D Software Engineer (FT)

Natick, MA · On-site

$90K - $110K/yr

We are seeking highly motivated candidates to contribute to Delsys' research and development of next-generation, human-centric sensor technology. Software Engineers in this role will focus on ...

The Research Assistant will work directly with Professor Liebman on a variety of projects related ... The ideal candidate will have strong programming and quantitative skills, and a long-term interest ...

Research Assistant

Cambridge, MA · On-site

$21.25 - $29.25/hr

The Research Assistant will work directly with Professor Liebman on a variety of projects related ... The ideal candidate will have strong programming and quantitative skills, and a long-term interest ...

Research Assistant I

Boston, MA

$21 - $28.75/hr

... a Research Assistant to join a newly established, independent research group working at the ... Building on our published work in genome and genetic code engineering (Nyerges et al., Nature 2023;

... a Research Assistant to join a newly established, independent research group working at the ... Building on our published work in genome and genetic code engineering (Nyerges et al., Nature 2023;

We're looking for a Software Engineer - Full Stack to help design, develop, and maintain full-stack software applications for our next-generation Cytology products. This role involves hands-on ...

Clinical Research Assistant

Belmont, MA · On-site

$21.53 - $29.08/hr

... software programs to generate graphs and reports. -Recruiting patients for clinical trials ... The Clinical Research Assistant will be primarily responsible for recruitment and follow-up of ...

Proactively identify opportunities to make R&D software more accessible, scalable, and self-service for scientists. Requirements: * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related ...

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Software Engineer Research Assistant information

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as a software engineer research assistant?

To thrive as a Software Engineer Research Assistant, you need a solid background in computer science fundamentals, programming languages such as Python or Java, and a related degree or ongoing coursework. Familiarity with version control systems like Git, data analysis libraries, and research tools such as MATLAB or TensorFlow is typically required. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and effective communication skills help you collaborate with research teams and convey technical findings clearly. These competencies are crucial for contributing to innovative research projects, ensuring reliable results, and supporting the advancement of technology.

What does a software engineer research assistant do?

A Software Engineer Research Assistant supports research projects by developing, testing, and maintaining software tools and applications. They often collaborate with researchers and engineers to implement experimental algorithms, analyze data, and document findings. The role may involve coding, debugging, and adapting software to meet the needs of specific research objectives. Additionally, they help ensure that research code is efficient, reproducible, and well-documented for future use.

How does a software engineer research assistant typically collaborate with engineering and research teams?

Software Engineer Research Assistants often serve as a bridge between software development and research teams, translating research concepts into functional prototypes or tools. They regularly participate in joint meetings, contribute to code reviews, and align their tasks with the goals of both groups. Effective communication skills are essential, as they need to understand academic research requirements while adhering to engineering best practices. This collaborative environment offers exposure to cutting-edge technology and the opportunity to contribute to innovative projects.
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Infographic showing various Software Engineer Research Assistant job openings in Massachusetts as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 88% Full Time, 8% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution.

Software Engineer - Research

Redhat

Boston, MA • On-site, Remote

$110K - $177K/yr

Full-time

Posted 6 days ago


Job description

*Telecommuting permitted: work may be performed within normal commuting distance from the Red Hat, LLC office in Boston, MA.

Support multiple collaborative systems and software projects with academic and industry partners in research environments around the world. Develop and transition research and prototype software and systems solutions to production environments and contribute to open-source software projects that advance hybrid cloud development and systems understanding.

What You Will Do:

  • Develop, test, deploy and operate software for distributed research environments built with OpenShift, OpenStack and other open-source software such as Vault and Ansible.
  • Develop, deploy, upgrade, monitor and troubleshoot software in research environments such as the Mass Open Cloud Alliance, as well as in university research computing environments in North America.
  • Develop, test and contribute software to open-source projects to help advance research computing.
  • Work with researchers to design, train and optimize AI software with Machine Learning for LLMs, visual models, and other algorithms relevant to specific science applications in computer science, natural sciences, medical sciences and other relevant research areas.
  • Participate in software development research projects, as well as student-oriented development and education activities such as hackathons, tutorials and mentoring independent student projects.

What You Will Bring:

  • Bachelor's degree (U.S. or foreign equivalent) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field.
  • Position requires working knowledge of the following skills gained through coursework or experience: software development experience with multiple programming languages; distributed software development, including containers; software design and implementation, including significant open-source contributions to projects with teams of developers and system engineers; AI models, measurement and optimization, including primary responsibility for designing and deploying varied models; using and maintaining Linux including Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL); developing and releasing software using Agile processes with a distributed team; development tools, repositories and CI/CD platforms; and working as a primary advisor for users and design engineers in a research or production computing environment.

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The salary range for this position is $110,940 - $177,280/year. Actual offer will be based on your qualifications.

Pay Transparency

Red Hat determines compensation based on several factors including but not limited to job location, experience, applicable skills and training, external market value, and internal pay equity. Annual salary is one component of Red Hat's compensation package. This position may also be eligible for bonus, commission, and/or equity. For positions with Remote-US locations, the actual salary range for the position may differ based on location but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience.

About Red Hat

Red Hat is the world's leading provider of enterprise open source software solutions, using a community-powered approach to deliver high-performing Linux, cloud, container, and Kubernetes technologies. Spread across 40+ countries, our associates work flexibly across work environments, from in-office, to office-flex, to fully remote, depending on the requirements of their role. Red Hatters are encouraged to bring their best ideas, no matter their title or tenure. We're a leader in open source because of our open and inclusive environment. We hire creative, passionate people ready to contribute their ideas, help solve complex problems, and make an impact.

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