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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$152K - $287K *

Engineer innovative profiling tools within the Developer Tools team, leading the design and development of features that streamline performance data collection and visualization in complex cloud and c...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$152K - $287K *

Transform user experiences by designing and developing advanced profiling tools for cloud environments, enhancing performance analysis and visualization. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and dr...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in managing and improving our 3rd Party Quality Agent program, ensuring high standards of quality, effective coordination among stakeholders, and on-time delivery across global data ce...

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4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$152K - $241K *

Contribute to building and maintaining a robust platform for reproducible research, collaborating closely with security engineers to enhance evaluation workflows and streamline processes, ensuring rel...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Join us to elevate quality standards in radiopharmaceutical development. Lead GMP compliance and quality systems while mentoring junior staff. Drive improvement across our portfolio, ensuring regulato...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$136K - $148K *

Champion quality by collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure robust, user-centered web applications through meticulous testing and process improvement...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$140K - $153K *

Champion quality assurance as you lead testing strategies, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and mentor junior engineers. Drive continuous improvement and ensure our products exceed user experi...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$140K - $270K *

Reimagine the future of physics computation and software solutions. Collaborate across research and engineering teams to develop high-performance applications in imaging science, plasma, and material...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$111K - $170K *

Drive the development of innovative unmanned systems, collaborating across engineering disciplines. Manage requirements and foster team coordination throughout all development stages, ensuring perform...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Join a vital team conducting audits and supporting task groups within multiple managed programs. Drive process improvements, collaborate with diverse teams, and facilitate training initiatives while e...

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Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Manage technical and administrative tasks in Empower, supporting system implementation and maintenance while ensuring expertise in earned value management and reporting...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$135K - $155K *

Champion the development of cutting-edge AI applications by leveraging your Python expertise to build scalable, secure, and high-performance solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to imple...

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Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Explore your potential as you leverage cutting-edge methodologies in causal inference research within a dynamic finance-focused ML team, driving innovation and collaboration for impactful market predi...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Shape the future of data analytics by owning the semantic layer and driving self-serve analytics for network intelligence, ensuring reliable insights for diverse stakeholders across engineering and op...

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Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in resolving complex technical issues for customers and collaborators. Work closely with engineering, QA, and support teams to enhance product reliability and ensure a seamless experie...

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Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $350K *

Optimize mission critical electrical power studies, leading a team to analyze short circuit, coordination, and arc flash assessments while enhancing internal capabilities and collaborating effectively...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$150K - $180K *

Lead the design and development of our enterprise data platform, driving initiatives for data ingestion, storage, and transformation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data governance...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $100K *

Elevate your engineering career by designing and analyzing prestressed concrete poles. Collaborate across teams to ensure safety and manufacturability, while providing exceptional customer support and...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$100K - $120K *

Lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of secure, high-performance networks, ensuring alignment with client needs and enhancing service delivery while mentoring junior team members and colla...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$185K - $250K *

Elevate our sales dynamics by becoming a technical leader for strategic clients. Drive complex pre-sales processes, craft solutions, and lead compelling demonstrations, while collaborating across team...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Elevate your career as a strategic leader in security architecture, defining and implementing secure-by-design principles across next-gen distributed storage platforms while driving cross-functional c...

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3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Transform relay settings through the design, calculation, and coordination of protective relaying systems. Collaborate across teams to deliver technical solutions, ensuring adherence to standards whil...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$140K - $190K *

Unlock potential by driving impactful environmental solutions and business growth through senior leadership, client relationship management, and strategic project oversight in a dynamic, client-facing...

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2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Contribute to the global network infrastructure by implementing and evolving critical network systems. Engage in architecture analysis, design, and troubleshooting for complex network challenges, ensu...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Take ownership of the design and implementation of robust web experiences, ensuring high quality and compelling interaction. Collaborate across teams to drive continuous improvements and elevate the b...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer 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.