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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$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...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$171K - $335K *

Unlock the future of autonomous driving by leading the development of scalable machine learning infrastructure that enhances model training and evaluation, ensuring safety and reliability across diver...

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Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$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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Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$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...

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Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$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...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$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...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $145K *

Join a dynamic team as you tackle maritime route optimization and vessel performance modeling, creating software solutions that enhance operational efficiency and decision-making for U.S. Government a...

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Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$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...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$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...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$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...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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...

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6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$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...

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5 days ago

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

$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...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$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...

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6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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...

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4 days ago

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

$180K - $230K *

Empower your engineering team by managing roadmap execution, optimizing agile processes, and fostering collaboration. Use your SaaS expertise to lead diverse teams in delivering high-quality data-driv...

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Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $92K *

Launch your career with a role focused on developing cutting-edge software solutions. Collaborate in a dynamic team to design and modernize a key platform, while enhancing your skills in a supportive...

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Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Advance sales growth by leveraging technical expertise in remote sensing and scientific instrumentation. Engage with customers to create tailored solutions, drive revenue, and foster relationships acr...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$130K - $155K *

Join a team that's pioneering reliability strategies for automated warehouse operations, ensuring peak performance and safety during startup and expansion. Drive enterprise-wide initiatives that enhan...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $140K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team focused on user experience research. You will drive insights for product strategy by conducting qualitative and quantitative research, enhancing user satisfaction...

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Today

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

$80K - $125K *

Join a dynamic team to develop, implement, and enhance quality assurance strategies for a critical identity management program, ensuring secure and scalable software solutions meet industry standards...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Innovate the security landscape by driving cloud, network, and infrastructure security across multiple platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enforce policies and create resilient archi...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 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.