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Senior R&D Software Developer Jobs in Riverside, CA

Senior Software Developer

Lake Forest, CA · Hybrid

$92K - $207K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Senior Software Developer Location: Lake Forest, California Employment Type: Full-time regular The ... Find out more: aveva.com/en/about/careers/r-and-d-careers/ USA Benefits include: Flex work hours ...

Build preliminary sketches, 3D models, detailed design concepts, and engineering prototypes. [1] * Testing & Validation: Plan and run benchtop tests, verification and validation (V&V), and pre ...

Project Engineer

Irvine, CA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Project Engineer - R.D. Olson Construction | SoCal Sedona, AZ & Southern California | Commercial GC | Hospitality + Multifamily This isn't just another construction job. It's your launchpad. At R.D.

Project Engineer

Irvine, CA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Project Engineer - R.D. Olson Construction | SoCal Sedona, AZ & Southern California | Commercial GC | Hospitality + Multifamily This isn't just another construction job. It's your launchpad. At R.D.

Junior Software Developer

Irvine, CA · On-site

$100K - $140K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

... and senior staff with scoping, timeline estimation, and progress tracking, including informing ... Strong scripting skills: Python, Bash, PowerShell, R, or equivalent * Experience with data ...

Project Manager

Irvine, CA · On-site

$96K - $140K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

... senior leadership -- we want to talk. Why This Role Matters At R.D. Olson, we don't hire PMs to ... engineering wins and track profitability ✔ Mentor PEs and APMs -- grow the next generation ✔ ...

Project Manager

Irvine, CA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

... senior leadership -- we want to talk. Why This Role Matters At R.D. Olson, we don't hire PMs to ... engineering wins and track profitability ✔ Mentor PEs and APMs -- grow the next generation ✔ ...

Project Manager

Irvine, CA · On-site

$96K - $140K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

... to senior leadership - we want to talk. Why This Role Matters At R.D. Olson, we don't hire PMs to ... engineering wins and track profitability • Mentor PEs and APMs - grow the next generation • ...

SOFTWARE DEVELOPER (.NET/C#)

Norco, CA · On-site

$95K - $150K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

We are seeking candidates ranging from mid-level to senior-level experience who demonstrate strong ... Collaborate with software engineers, systems engineers, testers, and government stakeholders to ...

SOFTWARE DEVELOPER (C++)

Norco, CA · On-site

$100K - $160K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

Navy. This position is ideal for a mid-to-senior level software engineer with strong C++ development experience, a passion for solving complex technical challenges, and the ability to contribute ...

Sr. Generative AI Software Developer

Redlands, CA · On-site

$54.75 - $72.50/hr

Esri's Professional Services division is seeking an experienced Sr. Software Development Engineer to help advance the next generation of geospatial data quality capabilities across the ArcGIS ...

JUNIOR SOFTWARE DEVELOPER (C++)

Norco, CA · On-site

$36 - $48/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

Develop software solutions using C++ under the guidance of senior developers and technical leads * Participate in software design, implementation, debugging, and testing activities * Apply object ...

Sr. Generative AI Software Developer

Redlands, CA · On-site +1

$54.75 - $72.50/hr

Overview Esri's Professional Services division is seeking an experienced Sr. Software Development Engineer to help advance the next generation of geospatial data quality capabilities across the ...

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 ...

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 ...

Sr. Generative AI Software Developer

Redlands, CA · On-site

$123K - $202K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Overview Esri's Professional Services division is seeking an experienced Sr. Software Development Engineer to help advance the next generation of geospatial data quality capabilities across the ...

Sr. Generative AI Software Developer

Redlands, CA · On-site

$123K - $202K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Overview Esri's Professional Services division is seeking an experienced Sr. Software Development Engineer to help advance the next generation of geospatial data quality capabilities across the ...

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

As of Aug 18, 2026, the average hourly pay for senior r&d software developer in Riverside, CA is $64.40, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $54.66 and $72.21 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.

What cities near Riverside, CA are hiring for Senior R&D Software Developer jobs?

Cities near Riverside, CA with the most Senior R&D Software Developer job openings:

Senior Software Developer

Aveva

Lake Forest, CA • Hybrid

$92K - $207K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.


Job description

AVEVA is creating software trusted by over 90% of leading industrial companies.

Salary Range:

$92,300.00 - $207,000.00

This pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation that the position offers, and final compensation can vary within the range depending on work location, job experience, skills, and relevant educational attainment and/or training.

Job Title: Senior Software Developer

Location: Lake Forest, California

Employment Type: Full-time regular

The job

As part of the Advanced Applications team, you'll collaborate with a team of skilled software engineers in designing and implementing MES architecture and solutions.

Key responsibilities

  • Evaluate, adopt, and apply generative, agentic, and AI-assisted engineering tools to improve MES development, testing, legacy system understanding, and overall software delivery efficiency; champion adoption of effective practices across the team.

  • Recognize, articulate, and make technical decisions / trade-offs around multiple dimensions (scaling, reliability, performance, maintenance, etc.) that have an impact on your team

  • Design, develop, test, and debug software applications

  • Deliver software on-time and constantly work to make accurate estimates and deliver on those estimates

  • Work with technical writing staff to document product behavior and implementation details

  • Collaborate with team members on how to approach and prioritize development efforts

  • Understand and proactively follow team processes, documentation, best practices, and code style guides

  • Communicate technical work through design docs and tech talks

Essential requirements

  • Formal training with a degree in Computer Programming or Software Engineering

  • 7+ years of experience in similar roles

  • Knowledge of C#, knowledge of JavaScript and CSS would be a plus

  • Knowledge of agile development software practices

  • Experience with SQL Server, databases and TSQL

Desired skills and competencies

  • Organization: The pace at AVEVA can be exciting and fast, so whilst you will need excellent time management and effective prioritization, we will do all we can to support a balanced portfolio of work, and your wellbeing.

  • Customer focus: You'll be working directly with our Product Owner. Being able to listen to them and understand their requests and then address them in a proactive and consultative manner will be part of your day-to-day.

  • Problem-solving: You'll need to enjoy getting stuck into problems. Troubleshooting and solving challenging problems is a big part of this role.

R&D at AVEVA

Our global team of 2000+ developers work on an incredibly diverse portfolio of over 75 industrial automation and engineering products, which cover everything from data management to 3D design. AI and cloud are at the centre of our strategy, and we have over 150 patents to our name.

Our track record of innovation is no fluke - it's the result of a structured and deliberate focus on learning, collaboration and inclusivity. If you want to build applications that solve big problems, join us.

Find out more: aveva.com/en/about/careers/r-and-d-careers/


USA Benefits include:

Flex work hours, 20 days PTO rising to 25 with service, three paid volunteering days, primary and secondary parental leave, well-being support, medical, dental, vision, and 401K.


It's possible we're hiring for this position in multiple countries, in which case the above benefits apply to the primary location. Specific benefits vary by country, but our packages are similarly comprehensive.


Find out more: aveva.com/en/about/careers/benefits/


Hybrid working

We work in a hybrid way at AVEVA. Most roles are based at a local AVEVA office, with an expectation of being on-site 50% of your working hours to support collaboration and connection. Some positions are fully office-based depending on the nature of the work, and certain roles that support specific customers or markets may be remote. The working arrangement for this position will be confirmed during the hiring process.


Hiring process

Interested? Great! Get started by submitting your cover letter and CV through our application portal. AVEVA is committed to recruiting and retaining people with disabilities. Please let us know in advance if you need reasonable support during your application process.


Find out more: aveva.com/en/about/careers/hiring-process


About AVEVA

AVEVA is a global leader in industrial software with more than 6,500 employees in over 40 countries. Our cutting-edge solutions are used by thousands of enterprises to deliver the essentials of life - such as energy, infrastructure, chemicals, and minerals - safely, efficiently, and more sustainably.


We are committed to embedding sustainability and inclusion into our operations, our culture, and our core business strategy. Learn more about how we are progressing against our ambitious 2030 targets: sustainability-report.aveva.com/


Find out more: aveva.com/en/about/careers/


AVEVA requires all successful applicants to undergo and pass a drug screening and comprehensive background check before they start employment. Background checks will be conducted in accordance with local laws and may, subject to those laws, include proof of educational attainment, employment history verification, proof of work authorization, criminal records, identity verification, credit check. Certain positions dealing with sensitive and/or third-party personal data may involve additional background check criteria.


AVEVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to being an exemplary employer with an inclusive culture, developing a workplace environment where all our employees are treated with dignity and respect. We value diversity and the expertise that people from different backgrounds bring to our business. AVEVA provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify your recruiter. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.