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Temporary Senior Software Engineer Jobs in Boston, MA

HPR

Senior Software Engineer

Needham, MA · Hybrid

$88K - $267K/yr

As a Senior Software Engineer you will: * Utilize your expertise in low-level programming as we advance the state of the art in high performance computing and electronic trading * Provide the ...

Husch Blackwell LLP

Senior Software Engineer

Boston, MA · On-site +1

$133K - $175K/yr

The Senior Software Engineer designs, builds, and maintains the technical systems and application infrastructure that power high-quality, human-centered information experiences. This role is ...

Hatch IT

Senior Software Engineer

Boston, MA

$133K - $175K/yr

T. is partnering with Via to find a Senior Software Engineer. See details below: About the Role: An impressive mission requires an equally impressive Senior Software Engineer. As a key technical ...

Husch Blackwell Llp

Senior Software Engineer

Boston, MA · On-site +1

$133K - $175K/yr

The Senior Software Engineer designs, builds, and maintains the technical systems and application infrastructure that power high-quality, human-centered information experiences. This role is ...

Hatch IT

Senior Software Engineer

Boston, MA

$133K - $175K/yr

T. is partnering with Via to find a Senior Software Engineer. See details below: About the Role: An impressive mission requires an equally impressive Senior Software Engineer. As a key technical ...

Hatch IT

Senior Software Engineer

Boston, MA · On-site

$133K - $175K/yr

T. is partnering with Via to find a Senior Software Engineer. See details below: About the Role: An impressive mission requires an equally impressive Senior Software Engineer. As a key technical ...

HPR

Senior Software Engineer

Needham, MA · On-site

$88K - $267K/yr

As a Senior Software Engineer you will: * Utilize your expertise in low-level programming as we advance the state of the art in high performance computing and electronic trading * Provide the ...

Xometry

Senior Software Engineer

Waltham, MA · Hybrid

$132K - $174K/yr

Xometry is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join our software engineering organization. In this role, you'll work as part of a skilled, collaborative team to build and maintain solutions for the ...

Citizens

Senior Software Engineer

Westwood, MA · On-site

$137K - $180K/yr

Senior Software Engineer Responsibilities As a software engineer, you will work alongside and mentor a group of talented engineers as you pursue a broad range of initiatives. By leveraging your ...

Citizens

Senior Software Engineer

Westwood, MA · On-site

$137K - $180K/yr

Senior Software Engineer Responsibilities As a software engineer, you will work alongside and mentor a group of talented engineers as you pursue a broad range of initiatives. By leveraging your ...

DeleteMe

Senior Software Engineer

Boston, MA · On-site

$133K - $175K/yr

They are seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer to design and lead the evolution of their platform, focusing on writing code and making architectural decisions across frontend, backend, and ...

Ascend Learning

Sr Software Engineer

Burlington, MA · On-site

$123K - $176K/yr

WHAT YOU'LL DO As a Senior Software Engineer in the Healthcare Workforce Solutions (HWS) group, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping our technology and development of the Laudio product. Reporting ...

Klaviyo

Senior Software Engineer

Boston, MA

$133K - $175K/yr

Senior Software Engineer - Customer Hub About the Role Our team is looking for a Senior Full Stack Engineer to lead key initiatives that will enhance our product offerings and support our company ...

Alegeus

Senior Software Engineer

Boston, MA · Hybrid

$133K - $175K/yr

Senior Software Engineer Join our team at Alegeus, where you'll experience unmatched opportunity and a culture that cares deeply about succeeding together. As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll drive ...

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As of Sep 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for temporary senior software engineer in Boston, MA is $155,672.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $133,100.00 and $175,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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AspectTemporary Senior Software EngineerTemporary Software Engineer
Experience LevelTypically 5+ years, leadership skills expectedEntry to mid-level, less leadership responsibility
ResponsibilitiesDesign, architecture, mentoring, complex problem-solvingCoding, testing, implementing features, bug fixes
CredentialsBachelor's or Master’s in CS or related field, relevant certificationsBachelor's degree in CS or related field, some certifications beneficial
Work EnvironmentFast-paced, project leadership, cross-team collaborationDevelopment-focused, team-based, task-oriented

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Senior Software Engineer

Needham, MA • Hybrid

HPR
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$88K - $267K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 13 days ago

Job description

HPR is the leading provider of high-performance and ultra-low latency electronic trading and capital markets infrastructure solutions offered as a managed service. Our cutting-edge technology is used by tier-1 financial institutions to monitor and execute trades rapidly and efficiently. As we continue to innovate and grow, we're searching for a forward-thinking Senior Software Engineer to help us build the future of capital markets infrastructure.

As a Senior Software Engineer you will:

  • Utilize your expertise in low-level programming as we advance the state of the art in high performance computing and electronic trading
  • Provide the necessary guidance and hands-on delivery of the design, development, and debugging of C applications that run on multi-core Linux systems to process large amounts of high-throughput, low-latency network data
  • Be a key contributor to our process and team culture, continually iterating on how we build products, not just on what we build
  • Lead and mentor software engineers, encouraging our culture of continuous learning and collaboration
  • Collaborate directly with customers that are using the products that you develop

REQUIRED SKILLS 

  • MS/BS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related
  • 5+ years of relevant work experience
  • Strong C programming skills
  • Linux application development expertise
  • Demonstrated ability to work through complex engineering obstacles and proven success leading engineering teams to efficient and accurate solution to these problems 
  • Experience defining test scenarios and test cases to ensure quality of team deliverables
  • Passionate about writing software that is clean, simple, and elegant
  • Proficiency with concurrency and multi-threaded architectures
  • Expertise with socket programming and TCP
  • Familiarity with scripting languages such as Python and Shell
  • Comfortable being onsite in Needham, MA 5 days a week

DESIRED SKILLS:

  • Experience with C++ and Java
  • Financial market knowledge

Compensation: In compliance with Massachusetts law, the anticipated annual base salary range for this position is $88,000 to $267,000. Please note that this range represents the expected base salary for this role at the time of posting. The final offer may vary based on factors such as the candidate's experience, skills, and qualifications. This range does not include other forms of compensation such as potential bonuses, equity, or benefits.

This position requires being on-site at our office in Needham, MA full-time (5 days per week) 

Please note: HPR currently does not provide employment sponsorship

Hyannis Port Research is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are made without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and hiring process and during employment, consistent with applicable law. Applicants who require an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process or will require accommodation if hired should contact us via the "Connect With Us" button on our Careers page.

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