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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$150K - $250K *

Lead the transition of innovative DSP IC products from development to high-volume manufacturing, ensuring quality and reliability. Collaborate across engineering and operations to drive success in pro...

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6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$150K - $250K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead the transition of cutting-edge DSP ICs from development to production, ensuring high quality and performance in all phases of New Product Introduction and reliability t...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$184K - $287K *

Take ownership of a pivotal open-source project by developing systems that gather, aggregate, and normalize topology data, while optimizing GPU communications for effective workload scheduling across...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Build and scale essential IT systems for seamless employee operations. Own endpoint engineering, identity management, and security compliance to drive superior IT functionality and support at all orga...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Shape the future of cybersecurity by driving Go development for our global Endpoint Agent. Collaborate in a fast-paced, remote environment, while delivering scalable, robust software solutions that ad...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by leading field operations for protective relay systems, ensuring reliability across the electric grid. Collaborate with teams to manage commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting o...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $120K *

Reimagine quality assurance by executing and monitoring project-specific quality plans, ensuring compliance, resolving issues, and fostering continuous improvement to meet stakeholder expectations in...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$150K - $200K *

Make your mark at the forefront of machine learning research by developing deep-learning models and infrastructure for a trading environment. You'll take ownership of projects, driving them from conce...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform legacy SAS codebases into modern SQL and Python environments by leading AI-assisted conversions, designing workflows, and ensuring accuracy through validation and best practices while mentor...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $222K *

Elevate the energy sector by leading strategic consulting projects, collaborating with experts, and delivering tailored solutions to help clients navigate the transition towards innovative power solut...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $150K *

Elevate the pricing strategy by building quantitative models and data pipelines, collaborating closely with traders to optimize market-making and risk frameworks across diverse event categories. Make...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in executing quality programs for large-scale projects, ensuring compliance with contract requirements and continuous improvement. Mentor quality personnel and oversee inspections, doc...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $150K *

Drive complex federal platform initiatives, enhancing security, compliance, and infrastructure through innovative engineering solutions and cross-functional leadership...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$127K - $214K *

Join a team focused on transforming sales operations with AI. Lead the development of generative AI applications, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance customer engagement and drive imp...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Unlock your potential as you engage in the technical delivery and configuration of digital banking products, ensuring smooth implementations and driving client satisfaction through problem-solving and...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$190K - $220K *

Unlock your potential by collaborating with sales teams to deliver impactful product demos and technical expertise, driving security solutions for customers and helping shape strategic approaches that...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $150K *

Lead the charge in managing and delivering diverse transportation and municipal infrastructure projects, ensuring optimal execution through collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and effective sta...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Play a key role in enhancing our security posture by managing vulnerabilities, developing policies, and leading compliance efforts. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvem...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by providing industry-leading transmission planning expertise, guiding technical direction, and mentoring emerging engineers in a fully remote role that impacts the effectiveness o...

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Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by optimizing the data lifecycle in a dynamic Big Data environment. Collaborate with teams to design, implement, and enhance data solutions, ensuring effective parsing and transformat...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Grow your career by owning the ML platform, managing engineering best practices, and integrating systems across teams. Lead a proactive team, driving quality and reliability, while ensuring models del...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive innovation in EMS and Power Conversion Systems for utility-scale battery energy storage. Craft technical requirements, ensure compliance, and lead efforts to implement cutting-edge solutions tha...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $145K *

Engage in cutting-edge R&D to drive quality engineering efforts, enhance product evaluation through risk modeling, and foster collaborative testing environments that guide informed decision-making acr...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$216K - $303K *

Join us to build the next generation of ML research tools and platforms. You'll design scalable systems that enhance the ML lifecycle from experimentation to deployment, driving innovation and operati...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $165K *

Develop innovative cloud infrastructure solutions while optimizing Kubernetes systems. Collaborate with top engineers to manage projects, enhance delivery mechanisms, and provide self-service capabili...

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Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information 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.