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Senior R&D Software Developer Jobs in Corpus Christi, TX

Software Tutor

Corpus Christi, TX · Remote

$18 - $40/hr

Set your own hours and tutor as much as you'd like. * Tutor remotely using our purpose-built Live ... Deep knowledge of software development methodologies, programming languages, version control ...

Engineer/Senior Engineer, Process

Gregory, TX · On-site

$89K - $116K/yr

Competent in the use of process simulation software. Skills: * Exceptional teamwork skills. * An ... S. offices in Lake Charles, Louisiana and Washington D.C.; production sites in Cameron, Louisiana ...

Engineer/Senior Engineer, Process

Gregory, TX · On-site

$89K - $116K/yr

Competent in the use of process simulation software. Skills: * Exceptional teamwork skills. * An ... S. offices in Lake Charles, Louisiana and Washington D.C.; production sites in Cameron, Louisiana ...

Senior / Staff Engineer, Mechanical

Gregory, TX · On-site

$90K - $119K/yr

Develops and utilizes computer assisted engineering and design software to perform engineering ... S. offices in Lake Charles, Louisiana and Washington D.C.; production sites in Cameron, Louisiana ...

... software in the design of complex Application Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC) designs. As a ... MSEE preferred, ASIC Design for Test experience, interest in applying engineering skills in a ...

Articulating customer's technical requirements and influencing product engineering to shape product ... We offer great benefits and rewards, as you'd expect from a world leader in industrial software. We ...

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Java Tutor

Corpus Christi, TX · Remote

$18 - $40/hr

Set your own hours and tutor as much as you'd like. * Tutor remotely using our purpose-built Live ... software engineering. * Curriculum Awareness & Adaptive Instruction: Familiar with Java curricula ...

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

As of Aug 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for senior r&d software developer in Corpus Christi, TX is $59.63, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $50.62 and $66.88 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 Lead Engineer, Software (Firmware) 2

Celestica International LP

San Jose, TX

Full-time

Posted 12 days ago


Job description

Req ID: 135946 
Region: Americas 
Country: USA 
State/Province: California 
City:  San Jose 

Summary

The Senior Lead Engineer, Software develops, debugs, tests, deploys and supports code to be deployed in systems/products/equipment for various applications. They write, debug, maintain, and test software in various common languages and for software at various levels in the hierarchy (from Firmware to Application). Software creation follows an agreed to development process (such as Agile, Scrum, etc.) and complies with the product life cycle development (phase/gate deliverables).

The Senior Lead Engineer, Software works in cross functional teams with other designers, customers, manufacturing engineering and project leadership to ensure robust and high quality product development. Enhance designs with feedback from reviews in areas such as manufacturing, test, supply chain, reliability, industrial design and simulations.

In this role, the Senior Lead Engineer leads switch silicon SDK development and integration for Celestica's data center networking switches - porting and enabling merchant silicon SDKs across multiple Network Operating Systems, driving SDK design and API development, and supporting hardware bring-up in close partnership with HW/SI/QA teams.

Responsibilities

Performs tasks such as, but not limited to, the following:

  • Lead the design, development and implementation of technical solutions in multiple domains. Participate in project planning and scheduling.

  • Provide technical leadership and direction to a team of engineers. May be a recognized expert (go-to person) in one or more technical areas.

  • Review, interpret and may negotiate customer requirements/specifications and provide customer feedback.

  • Lead the deployment of strategic programs and coordinate site-wide deployment efforts.

  • May manage relationships with key vendors/partners.
  • Lead the porting of switch silicon SDKs under different Network Operating Systems (ONL/SONiC/CentOS, etc.).

  • Produce SDK design documents and drive SDK architecture decisions.

  • Develop SDK test scripts and APIs.

  • Support FCT (Functional Circuit Test) bring-up and drive FCT issue tracking to resolution.

  • Co-work with HW/SI/QA teams to track and resolve issues.

  • Design and develop a processing platform using various configuration management technologies.
  • Test software development methodology (may be done in agile environment).

  • Collaborate cross-functionally with customers, users, project managers and other engineers including Peer-Reviews to achieve elegant solutions.
Required Qualifications
  • Project Management - Ability to manage/lead complex, multiple line engineering projects that may also involve other functions. Demonstrate solid understanding of the technical, financial and people aspects of the project. Able to create a project/change management plan and ensure that the project is delivered within the assigned time and budget. Ability to recognize project barriers and develop mitigation plans 

  • Leadership - Demonstrate "People & Team Leadership Behaviors" as per Celestica Leadership Imperatives.

  • Financial Acumen / Business Planning - Ability to create financial plans for your projects, align them internally with your line of management and other functions and externally if needed. Create project plans, profitability calculations, risk and sensitivity analysis, able to recognize barriers and mitigate profitability risks. Fully knowledgeable about internal and external financial reporting, accounting and tax requirements relevant to your area of expertise. 

  • The following competencies may also be required: Coaching/Mentoring; Communication/Negotiation/Presentation; Creative Problem Solving; Customer Interaction/Stakeholder Management; Quality & Lean; Working Effectively with Others; D/PFMEA; 8D/Corrective Action; Equipment Safety; Design of Experiments (DOE). 

#HPS-NA 

Preferred Qualifications
  • Familiarity with main elements of CPU, DPU, memory, NICs

  • Experience in designing and developing low level software to enable Data Center hardware

  • Prior experience GPU libraries like CUDA and ROCm is a plus

  • 9+ years of experience

Physical Demands
  • Duties of this position are performed in a normal office environment.
  • Duties may require extended periods of sitting and sustained visual concentration on a computer monitor or on numbers and other detailed data. 
  • Repetitive manual movements (e.g., data entry, using a computer mouse, using a calculator, etc.) are frequently required.
  • Occasional travel may be required.
Typical Experience
  • 9 to 14 years
Typical Education

Bachelor degree or consideration of an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Educational Requirements may vary by Geography

Notes

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job. Job duties and the % of time identified for any function are subject to change at any time.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Celestica's policy on equal employment opportunity prohibits discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran or disability status, or other characteristics protected by law. 
This policy applies to hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral and other aspects of employment and also states that retaliation against a person who files a charge of discrimination, participates in a discrimination proceeding, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment practice will not be tolerated. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

COMPANY OVERVIEW:
Celestica (NYSE, TSX: CLS) enables the world's best brands. Through our recognized customer-centric approach, we partner with leading companies in Aerospace and Defense, Communications, Enterprise, HealthTech, Industrial, Capital Equipment and Energy to deliver solutions for their most complex challenges. As a leader in design, manufacturing, hardware platform and supply chain solutions, Celestica brings global expertise and insight at every stage of product development - from drawing board to full-scale production and after-market services for products from advanced medical devices, to highly engineered aviation systems, to next-generation hardware platform solutions for the Cloud. Headquartered in Toronto, with talented teams spanning 40+ locations in 13 countries across the Americas, Europe and Asia, we imagine, develop and deliver a better future with our customers.

Celestica would like to thank all applicants, however, only qualified applicants will be contacted.
Celestica does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies or fee based recruitment services.

This location is a US ITAR facility and these positions will involve the release of export controlled goods either directly to employees or through the employee's movement within the facility. As such, Celestica will require necessary information from all applicants upon an applicant's acceptance of employment to determine if any export control exemptions or licenses must be filed.