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Software Engineer Software Engineer Jobs in Charleston, SC

About Software Engineering Roles at Danaher Are you passionate about building real-world applications, writing clean code, and solving meaningful technical challenges? As a Software Engineering ...

Senior Software Engineer

Charleston, SC · On-site

$114K - $151K/yr

DAS Technology Group is seeking an experienced Software Engineer to join their team. In this role, you will design, develop, test, and maintain software systems and applications, collaborating with ...

Sr. Software Engineer

Charleston, SC · On-site

$116K - $153K/yr

Senior Software Engineer This Senior Software Engineer will be responsible for full cycle development of our Account Services program. The Engineer will work closely with the Enterprise Architect ...

Sr. Software Engineer

Charleston, SC · On-site

$116K - $153K/yr

Senior Software Engineer This Senior Software Engineer will be responsible for full cycle development of our Account Services program. The Engineer will work closely with the Enterprise Architect ...

Senior Software Engineer IV

Hollywood, SC · On-site

$123K - $163K/yr

The Senior Software Engineer IV will own architecture, design, and engineering of core STARLIMS software building user-facing applications, business rules, data management logic, and embedded system ...

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How much do software engineer software engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for software engineer software engineer in Charleston, SC is $138,055.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $112,300.00 and $161,900.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Software Engineer Software Engineer vs Web Developer?

AspectSoftware EngineerWeb Developer
Required CredentialsBachelor's in CS or related field, certifications like Microsoft, AWSBachelor's in CS, Web Development, or related field; certifications vary
Work EnvironmentSoftware development teams, offices, remote optionsWeb development teams, agencies, freelance work
Industry UsageTech, finance, healthcare, many sectorsDigital agencies, startups, e-commerce
Common Search/ComparisonOften compared for coding skills and project scopeCompared for front-end/back-end focus and design skills

Software Engineers and Web Developers both create software solutions, but Software Engineers typically work on a broader range of applications across various industries, focusing on system architecture and backend development. Web Developers specialize in building websites and web applications, often with a focus on front-end design or back-end functionality. Both roles require coding skills and collaboration, but their work environments and project types differ.

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Infographic showing various Software Engineer Software Engineer job openings in Charleston, SC as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 50% Full Time, and 50% Contract. Highlights an 50% In-person, and 50% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $138,055 per year, or $66.4 per hour.

Software Engineer II

Charleston, SC

Charles River Laboratories, Inc.
Scientific Research and Development Services • 10K+ employees

$87K - $102K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted 23 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Design, develop, document, test, and debug software for new products.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure requirements are met and quality standards are maintained.

  • Support products after launch by troubleshooting issues and implementing improvements.


Charles River Laboratories rating

8.3

Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

Based on 95 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

For 75 years, Charles River employees have worked together to assist in the discovery, development and safe manufacture of new drug therapies. When you join our family, you will have a significant impact on the health and well-being of people across the globe. Whether your background is in life sciences, finance, IT, sales or another area, your skills will play an important role in the work we perform. In return, we’ll help you build a career that you can feel passionate about.

Job Overview

We are seeking a Software Engineer 2 for our Microbial Solutions site in Charleston, SC. This is an on-site position Mon-Fri.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities


As a Software Engineer in the R&D department you will be responsible for designing, architecting, developing, documenting, testing and debugging software for new products. You will collaborate with Systems Engineers, Hardware Engineers, Testers, Project Managers and Product Managers while working on the Product Development team. You will ensure that best practices are used, that modern and effective technologies are employed, and that requirements are properly interpreted and met. You will work as an active member of a software development team, interacting often with peers, to ensure the correct work is being done and that quality standards are met. You will support products after they have been launched, ensuring that customer issues can be resolved.

  • Develop and maintain desktop and web based software
  • Integrate new hardware interfaces into software solutions
  • Create and maintain software technical documentation
  • Analyze requirements and give feedback to product managers
  • Create automated unit tests and document any developer testing that is done.
  • Troubleshoot software issues reported from the field to find root causes and solutions
  • Deeply understand customer needs and take full ownership of the product
  • Proactively look to opportunities for improvement in process and tools used for development
Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or equivalent Engineering skillset and work experience in Software Engineering
  • 3-4 years of experience creating software professionally
  • Experience working on a software development team and launching software products.
  • Experience writing software for an embedded Linux environment
  • C/C++ and C# programming experience; .NET Core, and ASP.NET Core; strong Linux background
  • Experience with Git source control and Visual Studio; SQL databases; additional programming ability ( VB.NET,Python, JavaScript) is preferred.
  • Front end application development experience (WPF, WinForms, Qt, Angular)

The pay range for this position is $87,000-$102,000. Please note that salaries vary within the range based onfactors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.

About Microbial Solutions
Our Microbial Solutions business group has a comprehensive portfolio of endotoxin testing, microbial detection and microbial identification products and services is unlike any other, and has been purposefully designed to meet the complex and ever-changing needs of the industry. We help clients to ensure product safety and quality with easy-to-use yet robust testing solutions that satisfy regulatory requirements, support critical decision making and improve operational efficiencies.


About Charles River
Charles River is an early-stage contract research organization (CRO). We have built upon our foundation of laboratory animal medicine and science to develop a diverse portfolio of discovery and safety assessment services, both Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and non-GLP, to support clients from target identification through preclinical development. Charles River also provides a suite of products and services to support our clients’ clinical laboratory testing needs and manufacturing activities. Utilizing this broad portfolio of products and services enables our clients to create a more flexible drug development model, which reduces their costs, enhances their productivity and effectiveness to increase speed to market.

With over 20,000 employees within 110 facilities in 20 countries around the globe, we are strategically positioned to coordinate worldwide resources and apply multidisciplinary perspectives in resolving our client’s unique challenges. Our client base includes global pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology companies, government agencies and hospitals and academic institutions around the world. And in 2019, revenue increased to $2.62 billion.

At Charles River, we are passionate about our role in improving the quality of people’s lives. Our mission, our excellent science and our strong sense of purpose guide us in all that we do, and we approach each day with the knowledge that our work helps to improve the health and well-being of many across the globe. We have proudly supported the development of 80% of the drugs approved by the FDA in the last five years.

We’re committed to providing benefits that elevate your quality of life.  Based on your position these may include:  bonus/incentives based on performance, 401K, paid time off, stock purchase program, Health and wellness coverage, employee and family wellbeing support programs, and work life balance flexibility.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Charles River Laboratories is an Equal Opportunity Employer - all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, veteran or disability status.

It is unlawful in some states (including Massachusetts) to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

If you are interested in applying to Charles River Laboratories and need special assistance or an accommodation due to a disability to complete any forms or to otherwise participate in the resume submission process, please contact a member of our Human Resources team by sending an e-mail message to crrecruitment_US@crl.com. This contact is for accommodation requests for individuals with disabilities only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

For more information, please visit www.criver.com.


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Charles River is an early-stage contract research organization (CRO). We have built upon our foundation of laboratory animal medicine and science to develop a diverse portfolio of discovery and safety assessment services, both Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and non-GLP, to support clients from target identification through preclinical development. Charles River also provides a suite of products and services to support our clients' clinical laboratory testing needs and manufacturing activities. Utilizing this broad portfolio of products and services enables our clients to create a more flexible drug development model, which reduces their costs, enhances their productivity and effectiveness to increase speed to market. With over 20,000 employees within 110 facilities in 20 countries around the globe, we are strategically positioned to coordinate worldwide resources and apply multidisciplinary perspectives in resolving our client's unique challenges. Our client base includes global pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology companies, government agencies and hospitals and academic institutions around the world. At Charles River, we are passionate about our role in improving the quality of people's lives. Our mission, our excellent science and our strong sense of purpose guide us in all that we do, and we approach each day with the knowledge that our work helps to improve the health and well-being of many across the globe. We have proudly supported the development of 86% of the drugs approved by the FDA in 2021.

Industry

Scientific research and development services

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Wilmington, MA, US

Year founded

1947