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.
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.
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.
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.
Senior Thermal Systems Engineer
$160K - $185K *
Design and develop innovative lunar mission concepts, including landers and surface systems, driving technology breakthroughs. Collaborate with teams to ensure mission success, blending technical exce...
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$160K - $185K *
Unlock potential by managing and enhancing security technologies while conducting vital assessments and incident responses. Collaborate with vendors to protect the organization from evolving threats a...
2 weeks ago
$114K - $180K *
Advance software solutions by designing and supporting Java-based applications. Engage in troubleshooting, automation, and collaboration across teams to enhance system performance and reliability in d...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$114K - $180K *
Join a team that's designing and developing innovative software solutions. You'll tackle diverse challenges, providing application support, debugging, and enhancing products while collaborating with c...
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Principal Engineer, Agentic AI - 219985
$301K - $451K *
Engineer advanced AI-native workflows to boost productivity and operational excellence. As a senior contributor, you'll architect intelligent agents that enhance system observability, diagnostics, and...
1 week ago
Senior Product Architect, K8s-Based AI Infrastructure
$184K - $356K *
Grow your career with innovative AI solutions. Lead the design and integration of cutting-edge AI infrastructures, focusing on performance, scalability, and collaboration with cross-functional teams t...
Reposted 1 week ago
Software Engineer, Integrations Platform, Vanta For Government (V4G)
$125K - $150K *
Champion growth and innovation by designing, building, and maintaining scalable software products and integrations in a fast-paced, compliance-focused environment, while collaborating with teams to en...
1 week ago
$101K - $138K *
Champion advanced manufacturing strategies to enhance automation systems. Collaborate across teams to ensure seamless production transfers, drive continuous improvement, and optimize robust designs wh...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Field Engineer 3 - San Francisco
$113K - $170K *
Drive customer satisfaction by overseeing advanced troubleshooting, installations, and repairs of electronic equipment. Mentor junior engineers and manage escalations, ensuring compliance and effectiv...
5 days ago
Lead Site Reliability Engineer
$135K - $160K *
Transform our systems through innovative Site Reliability Engineering, ensuring optimal performance and reliability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement best practices, integrate AI t...
3 weeks ago
Senior Staff Engineer - AI Data Path
$160K - $190K *
Advance cutting-edge AI infrastructure by leading the development of high-performance data movement architectures for GPU, CPU, and storage interactions. Collaborate closely with engineers to optimize...
3 weeks ago
Sr. Solution Engineer (GPU Infrastructure)
$180K - $220K *
Engage customers as a key technical partner for GPU infrastructure, ensuring successful deployment, performance optimization, and resolution of complex issues, while collaborating across teams to enha...
Reposted 1 week ago
Lead Hardware / Software Test Development Engineer
$65K - $117K *
Lead the charge in developing robust hardware/software test systems for high-volume manufacturing, ensuring quality and performance across server and storage products. Collaborate with cross-functiona...
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Senior Principal Field Application Engineer
$125K - $150K *
Shape the future of automotive and industrial applications by driving design wins and fostering key customer relationships. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance technical solutions, ensuring maxim...
Reposted 4 weeks ago
$110K - $160K *
Elevate your career by managing client relationships and driving business growth. You'll ensure project success and foster long-term client loyalty through excellent service and strategic problem-solv...
1 week ago
Copy of Network Engineer, Industrial Protocols
$100K - $120K *
Empower industrial operations by securing and optimizing IT/OT networks. Leverage your cybersecurity expertise to design robust infrastructures, ensuring reliability and safety for critical systems ac...
5 days ago
Senior Software Engineer - Maritime Optimization
$120K - $145K *
Innovate your career by developing advanced software for maritime route optimization, focusing on vessel performance, simulation, and algorithm enhancement for government defense applications. Collabo...
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$130K - $160K *
Join a dynamic team to lead, mentor, and drive software projects ensuring safety and compliance in aerospace technology. Your leadership will guide engineers in delivering innovative solutions efficie...
1 week ago
$102K - $135K *
Join a dynamic team to engineer high-quality software in an Agile environment, driving innovation and robust solutions while enhancing your technical skills and career growth through collaboration and...
1 week ago
$126K - $166K *
Unlock potential by owning and optimizing our global endpoint ecosystem, strategically bridging IT and HR. Architect lifecycle automations, ensuring seamless onboarding and transfers while enhancing t...
6 days ago
Mid Level Electrical Engineer (Power)
$110K - $140K *
Grow your career with an innovative team designing electrical systems for water and wastewater treatment. Drive impactful projects with minimal supervision, leveraging your technical expertise in a co...
2 weeks ago
Estimating Manager - Structural
$135K - $195K *
Grow your career with a team that manages estimating processes and delivers precise construction cost estimates while developing preconstruction standards and fostering strong client and vendor relati...
4 days ago
$90K - $110K *
Join us to drive product execution and enhancements in a dynamic environment. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to prioritize features, align product strategies, and leverage user insight...
2 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Transform complex data into actionable insights by designing, implementing, and maintaining AI systems for fraud detection. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to enhance analytics and communica...
5 days ago
Civil Underground Utility Design Engineer
$80K - $95K *
Join our team to lead the planning and design of innovative underground utility infrastructure projects. Collaborate with diverse engineering teams and stakeholders to create effective civil designs f...
4 days ago
What kind of jobs are there for Research Engineers?
Job titles for Research Engineers include Process Research Engineer, Senior Research Engineer, Research and Development Engineer, and more.
What industries employ Research Engineers?
Research Engineers are employed across many industries including technology, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, construction, and more.
What is the salary range for Research Engineers?
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?
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.