Welcome to the Research Engineer Category on Ladders

At Ladders, we host a wide range of high-paying Research Engineer jobs all paying $100,000 and above. As a Research Engineer, you play a vital role in various industries, driving innovation and development.

Role and Responsibilities

Research Engineers apply their technical expertise and knowledge to design, create and optimize research projects, they contribute in turning theoretical ideas into actionable solutions or prototypes.

Possibilities for Advancement

With the rapid growth in technology, Research Engineers are in high demand. They can advance to positions like Senior Research Engineer or Research & Development Manager, depending on their career goals and performance.

Qualifications

Common requirements for this role include a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science or a related field, strong research ability, excellent problem-solving skills, and experience in a relevant field.

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$165K - $197K *

Drive innovation and impact through advanced AI solutions while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver cutting-edge technology for the autonomous systems of the future...

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4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing advanced battery systems, ensuring peak performance and safety. You'll troubleshoot, manage customer relationships, and lead technical support initiatives ac...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's at the forefront of engineering by designing innovative civil structures for substations, ensuring quality and cost-effectiveness while collaborating with clients and mentoring juni...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that drives analysis and project coordination, leveraging specialized knowledge to influence key initiatives, enhance performance, and support strategic objectives in a fast-paced, collabo...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Unlock your potential as a strategic leader driving growth and customer excellence. Shape high-performing teams, enhance client relationships, and spearhead innovative solutions in advanced manufactur...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in driving revenue growth as a Sales Engineer, leveraging your technical acumen to enhance product demonstrations, support the sales cycle, and address customer needs while collaborati...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$144K - $288K *

Transform cloud infrastructure through innovative automation strategies, driving efficiency and security while leading teams to optimize CI/CD workflows. Leverage deep expertise in IaC and programming...

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Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Engage in innovative structural analysis and design of utility structures while supporting drafting and sales teams. Manage workflows and deliver compliant solutions, ensuring efficiency and safety in...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $120K *

Champion robust quality assurance across all project phases, ensuring compliance with stringent standards and fostering a culture of excellence in engineering, procurement, and construction activities...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$113K - $170K *

Join a team that's committed to designing cutting-edge telecom systems. Lead and mentor a talented team while overseeing projects from concept to completion, ensuring high-quality engineering solution...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$165K - $200K *

Make your mark at the forefront of hardware development by shaping user experience. As a senior frontend engineer, you’ll drive the design and development of cutting-edge applications that enhance tea...

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Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$248K - $391K *

Unlock potential by leading the architectural vision for a global platform, driving AI infrastructure, and enhancing system performance through automation and collaboration across autonomous engineeri...

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3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by leading the design and coordination of protective relays. Utilize your expertise in power systems and relay settings to deliver technical solutions and ensure compliance with cl...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$200K - $391K *

Join our team to lead innovative engineers in crafting a data annotation platform. Drive operational efficiency with cutting-edge automation and scalable workflows, aligning engineering efforts with s...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Analyze power systems and conduct IBR Dynamic Modeling studies to ensure compliance with NERC reliability standards. Utilize advanced software tools to deliver impactful reports and assessments while...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in developing cutting-edge AI systems, owning the full cycle of LLM workflows from design to deployment, while ensuring quality and efficiency in production environments within a growt...

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Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$220K - $275K *

Lead and mentor a team of engineers while overseeing technical execution. Drive innovative solutions and maintain coding practices, ensuring professional development and project delivery, all within a...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$130K - $160K *

Lead the charge in nurturing and developing a high-performing software engineering team. Drive execution and innovation while collaborating with product leaders to deliver impactful projects and foste...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $120K *

Champion quality assurance practices by enhancing project controls, ensuring regulatory compliance, and conducting inspections across engineering and construction activities for nuclear energy and com...

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4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$85K - $100K *

Drive technical support for sales, enhance project designs, assess risks, and collaborate with teams to ensure successful delivery. Engage with clients to provide tailored engineering solutions and co...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$124K - $156K *

Lead a small scrum team to develop and enhance features in a client-focused application. Blend hands-on coding with management to ensure high-quality technical delivery and foster an AI-first engineer...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$320K - $488K *

Accelerate progress in DGX Cloud operations by defining technical strategy and leading cross-organizational capabilities for scalable, reliable production systems across diverse environments...

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Today

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Empower manufacturing excellence by driving process control and efficiency in switchboard assembly. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure on-time delivery, cost management, and product qua...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $180K *

Lead innovative projects as an ML and Optimization Engineer, designing and developing AI-driven software solutions that support advanced research in computational science and energy innovation, collab...

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Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $120K *

Engage deeply with a single enterprise client, driving data analysis, building SQL queries, and optimizing workflows. Own data processes, automate tasks, and contribute to scalable solutions in a fast...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What kind of jobs are there for Research Engineers?question toggle

    Job titles for Research Engineers include Process Research Engineer, Senior Research Engineer, Research and Development Engineer, and more.

  • What industries employ Research Engineers?question toggle

    Research Engineers are employed across many industries including technology, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, construction, and more.

  • What is the salary range for Research Engineers?question toggle

    At Ladders, we specialize in $100,000+ careers and so expect a Research Engineer position to align with or exceed this salary.

  • What qualifications are required to be a Research Engineer?question toggle

    A Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or a related field is commonly required. Advanced degrees or specialized certifications may be required depending on the specific role.