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Senior R&D Software Developer Jobs in Santa Barbara, CA

Tecolote Research

Senior Software Developer

Goleta, CA · On-site

$98K - $125K/yr

Overview We are seeking a Senior Software Developer to join our team and work with us on the systems that support our company. If you are passionate about software development and want to make a ...

Toyon Research Corporation

Senior Software Engineer

Goleta, CA · On-site

$132.20K - $174.30K/yr

Toyon Research Corporation is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to develop object-oriented software for mission-critical applications. The role involves designing, developing, and analyzing software ...

Sonatech

Senior Software Engineer

Santa Barbara, CA · On-site

$145K - $185K/yr

Senior Software Engineer Location: Santa Barbara, CA (Onsite) About Sonatech Sonatech LLC is a ... modern DevOps pipelines (GitLab CI, Jenkins, GitHub Actions) and container orchestration ...

Sonatech

Senior Software Engineer

Santa Barbara, CA

$133.40K - $175.90K/yr

Senior Software Engineer Location: Santa Barbara, CA (Onsite) About Sonatech Sonatech LLC is a ... modern DevOps pipelines (GitLab CI, Jenkins, GitHub Actions) and container orchestration ...

Sonatech

Senior Software Engineer

Santa Barbara, CA · On-site

$145K - $185K/yr

Senior Software Engineer Location: Santa Barbara, CA (Onsite) About Sonatech Sonatech LLC is a ... modern DevOps pipelines (GitLab CI, Jenkins, GitHub Actions) and container orchestration ...

Toyon

Senior Software Engineer

Goleta, CA

$130K - $190K/yr

The experienced software engineer will design, develop, and perform analysis utilizing GIS tools. This position is an opportunity to work on a development team with senior staff members guiding ...

AppFolio

Sr Software Engineer - Accounting

Santa Barbara, CA · On-site +1

$132.20K - $174.30K/yr

About this job We're looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join a 6-person cross-functional product development team focused on continuing to enhance the accounting module of our Appfolio ...

AppFolio

Sr. Software Engineer - Leasing

Goleta, CA · On-site

We are hiring a senior-level Software Engineer to join our Leasing Signals Team and contribute to ... D. in Computer Science or related technical discipline. * Deep expertise with our specific ...

B. Braun Group

Senior Software Engineer

Goleta, CA · On-site

$132.20K - $174.30K/yr

SUMMARY The Senior Software Engineer designs, develops, and implements high-quality software ... D. in Computer Science or related field. Typically requires a minimum of 6 years of related ...

Beyond SOF

Sr Embedded Software Engineer

Santa Barbara, CA

$138K - $180.80K/yr

Onsite Role 9/80 schedule $125,000-$180,000 + Bonus + Full Benefits + SIGNING BONUS / PAID RELOCATION We are looking for a Senior Embedded Software Engineer. RESPONSIBILITIES: * Design, code, debug ...

Toyon

Senior Flight Software C++ Engineer

Goleta, CA

$145K - $235K/yr

Toyon is seeking a passionate and talented Senior Flight Software C++ Engineer to join our growing team developing cutting-edge aerospace flight systems and diagnostic tools. This role is critical to ...

Beyond SOF

Sr Embedded Software Engineer

Santa Barbara, CA · On-site

$138K - $180.80K/yr

Onsite Role 9/80 schedule $125,000-$180,000 + Bonus + Full Benefits + SIGNING BONUS / PAID RELOCATION We are looking for a Senior Embedded Software Engineer. RESPONSIBILITIES: * Design, code, debug ...

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As of May 29, 2026, the average hourly pay for senior r&d software developer in Santa Barbara, CA is $68.69, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $58.32 and $77.02 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 Software Developer

Senior Software Developer

Tecolote Research

Goleta, CA • On-site

$98K - $125K/yr

Full-time

Posted 29 days ago

Job description

Overview
We are seeking a Senior Software Developer to join our team and work with us on the systems that support our company. If you are passionate about software development and want to make a difference where you work, then this is the position for you.
Responsibilities
  • Own projects cross functionally/across teams
  • Takes on the most challenging development projects. Identifies and proactively tackles these major challenges.
  • Leads adoption of new tools, methodologies, and systems.
  • Gives guidance, unblocks others, and may function as team lead
  • May function as a team or segment lead
  • Mentors more junior developers
  • Follow standard software development life cycle processes
  • Develop, test and maintain enterprise applications
  • Design and implement complex enterprise applications
  • Continuously innovate and modernize applicable software development technologies and trends
  • Perform code reviews
  • Create and maintain appropriate documentation
  • Communicate effectively with operational teams with complex software concepts
  • Translate technical requirements, develop application interface
  • Manage time in a deadline-driven, team environment
  • May supervise staff
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Skills Required
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen
  • Minimum 8 years experience
  • Possess a solid understanding of object-oriented software
  • Ability to learn desktop software development or web development technologies, tools and methodologies
  • Possess a solid understanding of applicable development platforms such as Microsoft Stack or AWS
  • Knowledge of building applications and user interfaces (e.g. Javascript, HTML/CSS, XML, C#, VBA and VB.NET) and/or databases (e.g. SQL) is desirable
  • Proficient in all MS Office applications
  • Demonstrated ability to creatively solve technical challenges
  • Possess excellent communication and collaboration skills
  • Salary Range: $98,000 -$125,000/Year, DOE

Education
A bachelor's degree in computer science (or other relevant concentration) required. An additional three years of directly relevant software development experience may substitute for the degree requirement.

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