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.
Staff Machine Learning Engineer
$130K - $180K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of healthcare through innovative MLOps. As a key architect of our machine learning infrastructure, you'll enable advanced ML solutions and mentor engineers to enh...
3 days ago
Senior Software Engineer - Accelerated Quantum Chemistry and cuEST
$184K - $356K *
Lead the charge in pioneering quantum chemistry solutions through high-performance GPU algorithm development and optimization, enhancing scientific computing applications from drug discovery to semico...
Today
$90K - $130K *
Reimagine cloud infrastructure with your expertise in AWS and automation. You'll play a crucial role in deploying and maintaining secure cloud solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to i...
Today
$80K - $95K *
Drive the evolution of backend systems for a leading cloud platform, enhancing API design and technical integrity while navigating a mature PHP architecture. Collaborate with engineering peers to opti...
3 weeks ago
Sr. Research Associate, Drug Product Development
$82K - $103K *
Transform drug product development by executing lab experiments and data analysis, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring compliance for early-phase clinical trials, while contributin...
2 weeks ago
Advanced Nuclear Lead Project Manager
$95K - $135K *
Join a team that's at the forefront of nuclear energy, focusing on project execution and deployment of small modular reactors globally while ensuring quality and budget compliance throughout the proce...
Reposted 5 days ago
Advanced Nuclear Lead Project Manager
$95K - $135K *
Contribute to the successful deployment of advanced nuclear projects by managing schedules, budgets, and resources while supporting project teams in achieving strategic goals...
Reposted 5 days ago
Hypersonic Wind Tunnel Lead Engineer - REMOTE
$132K - $220K *
Lead technical oversight for hypersonic ground test facilities, ensuring safe and efficient design, operation, and maintenance. Collaborate with teams to mitigate risks and deliver reliable test capab...
2 days ago
$120K - $150K *
Join a team that's building cutting-edge infrastructure for SAP agents. Leverage your expertise in ABAP and S/4HANA to enhance AI capabilities, improve agent performance, and debug systems, all while...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$90K - $120K *
Join a team that's redefining release management. Oversee the planning and execution of application and infrastructure releases while ensuring compliance, minimizing downtime, and driving process impr...
6 days ago
Field Application Scientist, Olink Proteomics (Remote - SF Bay Area, CA)
$90K - $136K *
Champion innovation in proteomics solutions by providing expert technical support, training, and applications development to customers, contributing to their research success while enhancing workflow...
5 days ago
Senior Field Service Engineer - Linear Accelerator (LINAC)
$118K - $155K *
Join a dynamic team as you drive service excellence for Varian Linear Accelerators. Engage in troubleshooting, maintenance, and repairs while supporting hospitals in Western Massachusetts and ensuring...
3 weeks ago
$140K - $191K *
Lead statistical programming efforts for clinical data analysis, ensuring adherence to best practices and regulatory requirements. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and mentor junior programmers...
3 weeks ago
[Remote] Principal Applied Scientist
$120K - $251K *
Lead the charge in developing transformative AI solutions, focusing on Large Language Models and Generative AI to enhance healthcare and enterprise services, while collaborating with diverse teams and...
Reposted 2 days ago
Staff Embedded Software Engineer
$150K - $283K *
Design and implement scalable software for embedded systems, focusing on real-time communication and optimizing performance. Collaborate with vendors and teams to create reliable components and testin...
3 days ago
Travel Construction Manager (Civil Engineer)
$92K - $166K *
Drive your career with impactful construction oversight roles supporting air traffic control projects across the eastern U.S. and Caribbean, ensuring adherence to safety, quality, and regulatory stand...
2 days ago
$88K - $160K *
Dematic is looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join their Modifications and Upgrades team, focusing on mechanical engineering for Amazon modernization projects. The role involves ensuring proj...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Staff Software Engineer, Capacity Engineering
$177K - $364K *
Unlock your potential by optimizing large-scale distributed systems. Collaborate with engineering teams to enhance performance and efficiency through innovative AI solutions while leading critical cap...
1 week ago
Lead Machine Learning Engineer I, Lifetime Value
$164K - $205K *
Build scalable machine learning systems and infrastructure to enhance customer lifetime value modeling, collaborating with data scientists and engineers for impactful decision-making across the organi...
2 weeks ago
$125K - $175K *
Unlock innovative AI solutions by enhancing machine learning models for automating customer operations, collaborating cross-functionally to optimize processes and drive impactful results for both the...
2 weeks ago
$145K - $210K *
Drive enterprise-scale data science and AI initiatives, delivering advanced analytics and ML solutions that elevate organizational performance. Collaborate cross-functionally to develop, implement, an...
4 days ago
Senior Design Verification Engineer
$141K - $224K *
Contribute to innovative communications technology by driving design verification and planning for high-quality FPGA and ASIC designs. Collaborate with engineers in a challenging verification environm...
5 days ago
$170K - $245K *
Take ownership of integrating security in CI/CD pipelines, ensuring secure cloud operations while empowering engineering teams at speed. Collaborate to fortify security architecture and manage vulnera...
2 weeks ago
Power Systems IEC 61850 Applications Engineer
$105K - $142K *
Make your mark at the forefront of the Green Energy transition by leading IEC61850 architecture definition and implementation, fostering collaboration with product teams, and driving innovative soluti...
2 weeks ago
Lead Developer Relations Engineer
$170K - $200K *
Unlock potential by driving AI-native software engineering adoption, enhancing developer workflows, and fostering community engagement. This hands-on role blends technical expertise with storytelling...
3 weeks 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.