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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$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in managing the full lifecycle of mapping projects for electric utilities, ensuring client specifications and project goals are met through effective coordination and oversight across...

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Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in clinical engineering operations and enhance patient care. Oversee multi-site management, build high-performing teams, and shape outcomes with accountability. Drive impactful results...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$96K - $148K *

Advance your career by leading deployment teams to ensure the successful installation of hardware and software upgrades in consular facilities. Drive operational efficiency with meticulous planning, l...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Elevate clinical research by assisting with study design, medical monitoring, and compliance to ensure effective execution of clinical trials and contribute positively to patient outcomes in alignment...

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Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$184K - $356K *

Elevate the future of autonomous software systems by building and optimizing AI agent evaluation frameworks, enhancing usability, reliability, and performance with a collaborative engineering team ded...

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Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$99K - $113K *

Join a dynamic team overseeing large-scale plumbing projects in healthcare and government sectors. Leverage your expertise to design effective plumbing systems, ensuring technical quality across multi...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$105K - $189K *

Engineer innovative electrical designs, ensuring compliance and safety for mission-critical power and cooling products. Collaborate cross-functionally to integrate systems, manage changes, and execute...

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Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$109K - $159K *

Join a team that's dedicated to driving innovation in manufacturing through automation and continuous improvement. Provide technical leadership, develop strategies, and collaborate with cross-function...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$220K - $270K *

Join a team that's pushing the boundaries of machine learning in autonomous vehicles. Enhance driving capabilities, lead innovative teams, and drive commercial-scale solutions with cutting-edge techno...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$135K - $160K *

Lead the charge in designing and building a robust Cluster management platform. Collaborate with distributed teams to enhance observability and optimize performance, utilizing Go and modern telemetry...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$108K - $125K *

Champion innovative solutions as a Full Stack Engineer, delivering impactful features and enhancing systems across projects. Collaborate, design, and optimize applications with a focus on performance...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$84K - $95K *

Drive optimization of automated systems in manufacturing operations, enhancing efficiency through collaboration with cross-functional teams. Focus on troubleshooting, process improvement, and supporti...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$185K - $260K *

Take ownership of application security by leading vulnerability management across our tech stack, integrating robust security practices into CI/CD pipelines, and ensuring safe open-source software usa...

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5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$174K - $238K *

Unlock potential by serving as the technical lead for compliance engineering. Drive automation and scalable solutions for FedRAMP initiatives while collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet st...

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6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$170K - $261K *

Architect advanced state estimation and sensor calibration solutions to enhance autonomous driving, leading projects from design to deployment while collaborating with cross-functional teams to innova...

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4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$84K - $152K *

Unlock potential by driving demand creation for embedded solutions, influencing product development decisions, and building strategic customer relationships. Collaborate with sales and engineering tea...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$114K - $180K *

Engineer data architecture and pipelines, optimizing data flow across teams. Play a key role in building infrastructure for analytics tools, ensuring optimal delivery for diverse business initiatives...

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Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Pioneer our data engineering efforts by building robust ETL pipelines, ensuring data integrity, and actively contributing to platform improvements within a cloud-native environment. Grow your expertis...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $118K *

Grow your career with a role that emphasizes automated testing frameworks while leveraging AI tools to enhance quality assurance across a high-growth SaaS platform. Drive innovation and operational ex...

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4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Discover your potential as you lead backend engineering initiatives, collaborating across teams to shape secure, scalable solutions for agentic workflows on the GitLab Duo Agent Platform...

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5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Architect solutions to enhance DevOps teams' security by managing pre-sales technical support, conducting product demos, and serving as a subject matter expert in CI/CD integrations and workflows. Eng...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$184K - $356K *

Champion innovative GPU-accelerated data processing solutions while collaborating with technical experts and industry leaders to enhance performance and influence next-gen architectures and standards...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by developing cutting-edge AI models and NLP techniques to transform complex data into actionable insights, driving mission outcomes in an Agile environment with a collaborative team...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$122K - $159K *

Transform infrastructure engineering by delivering strategic solutions that align technology with business goals. Lead cross-functional teams and drive operational excellence in a hybrid environment t...

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4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$113K - $169K *

Lead the charge in quality engineering by implementing innovative automation frameworks and driving best practices across Agile teams to enhance software delivery and customer experience through robus...

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Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 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.