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Senior R&D Software Developer Jobs in Bakersfield, CA

W3Global Inc.

Senior Engineer

Bakersfield, CA

$95K - $145K/yr

Experience in using common office software packages (word processor, spreadsheet, email, etc.) is required. * Experience with AutoCAD engineering design software and ArcGIS are required, as is a ...

Stantec

Senior Estimator

Bakersfield, CA · On-site +1

You will work with a dynamic team of cost estimators, schedulers, and construction engineers in ... Experience with one or more scheduling software (Primavera P6, MS Project) * Ability to travel for ...

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As of Jun 23, 2026, the average hourly pay for senior r&d software developer in Bakersfield, CA is $63.84, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $54.18 and $71.59 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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Infographic showing various Senior R&D Software Developer job openings in Bakersfield, CA as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 95% Full Time, 2% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $132,789 per year, or $63.8 per hour.
Software Engineering Manager / Sr. Solutions Architect

Software Engineering Manager / Sr. Solutions Architect

Cornerstone Engineering, Inc.

Bakersfield, CA

$130K - $190K/yr

Full-time

Posted 10 days ago

Job description

Cornerstone Engineers amp; Advisors is a firm that leads the market in client diversity focused on serving the top industrial, land development, municipalities, and infrastructure organizations that drive the California and Central Valley Economies and tax base. We provide what we call a “Connected Solutions” approach by linking strong fundamental Engineering and Project Management practices, combined with our Subject Matter Experts collaborating with our clients to utilize applied AI software to deliver high value solutions efficiently.
To deliver these attributes we seek individuals who have: A Passion for Excellence, Attention to Detail, and a Will to Succeed.
We are a legacy focused, generational company striving to bring long-term community impact that touches all stakeholders in Kern County and beyond with positive impacts that improve our community’s ability to serve our tax-paying employers and the citizens who make those companies thrive.
Job Summary:
As Senior Solutions Architect within the Digital Solutions team, you will supervise the software engineering staff, be a key interface for cross-functional software development, provide over-arching architecture for our solutions, and enable our clients to achieve improved efficiencies and cost savings through creative and custom software integrations and products. The Digital Solutions team currently performs platform integration for business process automations, custom software development, and implements large language model-based solutions. You are expected to be primarily billable – driving the solutions and architecture for most software projects. Otherwise, you are expected to supervise staff, collaborate with our implementation team on new opportunities, and be an internal and external liaison to connect technical solutions to applications across our business units and clients. Annual pay range is $130,000 to $190,000 depending on experience.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Supervise, mentor, and champion the software engineering staff at Cornerstone Engineering
  • Act as a key interface for cross-functional software development efforts.
  • Design overarching architecture for software solutions to meet client needs.
  • Lead and / or be a technical advisor to platform integration, custom software development projects, and large language model-based solutions.
  • Analyze, scope and interpret business requirements to develop future state solutions.
  • Create user stories, process diagrams, and system diagrams to define and document technical solutions
  • Develop and maintain coding standards and best practices for secure, scalable, and maintainable software solutions.
  • Ensure compliance with cybersecurity and data privacy regulations (e.g. NIST, HIPAA, GDPR, and others as applicable).
  • Develop detailed project plans, establish timelines, and manage phases of software development projects using Agile methodologies.
  • Monitor proposal development, project timelines, budgets, and deliverables to ensure client satisfaction and project profitability.
  • Provide regular updates to Cornerstone Management and clients on project progress, key milestones, and technical risks.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering or related field.
  • At least 10 years of experience in related industry or field.
  • Strong technical knowledge of software system integration and coding best practices
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to engage with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Expertise in working with serverless cloud environment.
  • Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
  • Proficiency in programming languages such as Python and JavaScript.
  • Experience with software development tools such as GitHub, AWS, and DevOps pipelines.
  • Experience developing APIs, ETL processes, and data pipelines.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Certifications in AWS (e.g. AWS Solutions Architect, AWS Developer Associate, or other technical areas).
  • Certification in Agile methodologies and project management or Lean practices.
  • Experience with data privacy and cybersecurity frameworks.
  • Experience using business process automation tools such as Laserfiche, Microsoft Power Automate, DocuSign CLM or similar.
  • Experience with analytics platforms such as PowerBI, Tableau, AWS, Quicksight to develop business driven insights and reporting.
  • Experience in frontend frameworks such as React or Next.is.

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