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Senior R&D Software Developer Jobs in Long Beach, CA

Crane Company

Software Engineer III/IV

Burbank, CA · On-site

$61.50 - $82.75/hr

Crane Aerospace and Electronics has an exciting opportunity fora Senior Software Engineer (Level ... and R&D. * Plan, estimate, prioritize, and manage work activities to support meeting project ...

Lever Demo 2

Senior Software Developer, Platform

Irvine, CA · On-site

$58.50 - $77.25/hr

Lever is looking to add another rock star Senior Software Developer, Platform to our growing, best-in-class, development team. Who we are Better Work and a Better World: at Lever that's what we're ...

The Climate Registry

Jr. Software Developer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$72K - $93K/yr

The Junior Software Developer will work across the full stack from database stored procedures and views to server-rendered web pages and reporting outputs under the guidance of senior developers.

The Climate Registry

Jr. Software Developer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$72K - $93K/yr

The Junior Software Developer will work across the full stack - from database stored procedures and views to server-rendered web pages and reporting outputs - under the guidance of senior developers.

ETAP Software

Senior Software Engineer

Irvine, CA · On-site

$129K - $171K/yr

They are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to maintain and enhance software that supports state estimation and virtual metering for complex electrical networks, as well as develop REST APIs and ...

Silvus Technologies

FPGA Design Engineer

Los Angeles, CA · Hybrid

$132K - $182K/yr

... R&D. These are exciting projects targeted to address challenging real-world communication needs ... The Senior FPGA / RTL Design Engineer position will be based at Silvus headquarters in the heart of ...

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As of Jun 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for senior r&d software developer in Long Beach, CA is $64.91, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $55.10 and $72.79 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 Specialist, Software Engineering

L3HHCM20

Anaheim, CA • On-site

$122K - $177K/yr

Other

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted 5 days ago

Job description

Job Title:  Senior Specialist, Software Engineering
Job Code: 34734
Job Location: Anaheim, CA
Schedule: 9/80

JOB DESCRIPTION:

L3Harris Maritime Power & Energy Solutions (MPES) has an opening in the software engineering organization within its Maritime Systems sector site located in Anaheim, CA. Under general direction of the Management of Software Engineering, this position develops and applies advanced software engineering methods in the investigation and solution of complex and advanced technical problems power system architectures and power conversion equipment. The Senior Software Engineer shall lead software engineer team to support for all stages of product development from design through implementation and system integration under minimal supervision.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES 

  • Interpret customer specification to define requirements for software design.
  • Capture and document existing software product to meet qualification standards at highly regulated and safety critical government contracts.
  • Provide software technical leadership for the software developer team members.
  • Reviews project progress and helps in earned value reporting.  Recommends corrections in technical approach to maximize efficiency of engineering resources. 
  • Proactively seek performance improvement/enhancement for the SW team with DevSecOp assisted automation and streamlining.
  • Support new programs from conceptual design, through detail design to completion.
  • Responsible to lead and operate Agile sprint/Kanban team, sprint planning, Jira ticket-based workflow management, and tracking toward team deliverable objectives.

QUALIFICATIONS 

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent from a four-year college or university; and minimum 6 years of experience in design and analysis of systems software for power conversion equipment. Master of Science or advanced degree preferred and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. Or in lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a secret/security clearance.
  • Expertise in embedded real-time systems software design.
  • Experienced in object and service-based software architectures, a plus.
  • Experienced in embedded C and C++ programming.
  • Expertise with communication protocols, such as RS-232, RS-485, and Ethernet.
  • Proven effective communication with Senior Project Management and customer representatives is essential.

Preferred Additional Skills:

  • Experience in development and releasing software products meeting highly regulated and safety critical standards, medical or military grade software product, preferred.
  • Design familiarity with control systems and power conversion concepts is highly preferred.
  • Knowledge of power electronics and analog circuits, a plus.
  • Must be able to work as a key member of the design team with Power Design Engineers, Digital and Analog Engineers, System Engineers, Control System Engineers and Mechanical Engineers
  • Knowledge of Python or C-Sharp is beneficial.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role for California is $122,500- 177,500. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

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