Explore senior research and development engineering opportunities where you can turn technical insight into products, processes, and technologies. Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, helping experienced engineers find roles that match their expertise and career goals.
Senior R&D engineers lead or contribute to the research, design, testing, and refinement of new products and technologies. They may define experiments, build prototypes, analyze results, solve complex engineering challenges, and collaborate with product, manufacturing, and business teams to move ideas toward practical applications.
Employers often seek a bachelor’s or advanced degree in an engineering discipline, along with substantial experience in research, product development, or a related field. Relevant strengths may include technical design, prototyping, data analysis, experimental methods, project leadership, and clear communication. Specific requirements vary by industry and role.
Senior R&D engineers work across industries such as software, electronics, medical devices, energy, aerospace, automotive, and advanced manufacturing. Job titles and responsibilities vary, with opportunities to specialize in areas such as materials, hardware, systems, process development, or product innovation.
Browse vetted senior R&D engineering roles on Ladders and discover opportunities paying $100,000 or more. Compare positions by industry, location, and responsibilities to identify a role that fits your experience and next career move.
Senior Hardware Engineer - AI & Server Compute Design
$214K - $220K *
Join a team that's redefining hardware design for high-performance systems. Lead innovative projects from concept to production, collaborating with top-tier partners to ensure reliability and manufact...
3 weeks ago
Software Engineer, Mission Systems
$110K - $130K *
Lead the development of software systems for autonomous aviation, managing architecture, integration, and performance across airborne, ground, and cloud environments to enhance operation and reliabili...
3 weeks ago
System Architect, New Products
$130K - $160K *
Transform the future of AI by architecting core building blocks for agentic systems, ensuring robust infrastructure and shared primitives that enhance collaboration across teams and drive innovation i...
3 weeks ago
Senior/Principal Software Engineer
$150K - $180K *
Develop and optimize high-performance software systems using Rust, focusing on Linux environments and distributed applications. Collaborate on architecture and enhance software quality through modern...
Today
PCIe Senior/Lead Software Engineer
$120K - $195K *
Join a team that's at the forefront of PCIe technology, enhancing high-speed communication between hardware components. Collaborate with engineers to optimize performance and reliability in cutting-ed...
3 weeks ago
Senior Full Stack Software Engineer
$150K - $300K *
Transform the future of cloud-native applications by designing and developing scalable web solutions. Leverage your expertise in full stack development and cloud technologies to drive innovation and o...
1 week ago
$120K - $145K *
Transform customer engagement by providing expert pre-sales technical support, leading complex solution development, and delivering impactful presentations to ensure tailored solutions meet client nee...
1 week ago
Senior Microsoft Platform Software Engineer
$120K - $145K *
Elevate software development by integrating AI-powered coding practices into enterprise solutions. Collaborate with teams to enhance productivity, code quality, and testing through innovative AI tools...
1 week ago
$157K - $174K *
Elevate technical execution in GMP manufacturing by leading complex workstreams for comparability strategies, tech transfers, and process improvements. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensur...
1 week ago
Lead Mechanical Design Engineer- Remote/Claremont NH/Boston/Austin
$115K - $207K *
Drive innovative mechanical and thermal design solutions in advanced liquid cooling systems while leading a skilled team. This role involves collaboration, technical leadership, and project management...
Reposted 2 days ago
$155K - $185K *
Transform the technology landscape by leading cross-functional teams to enhance Medicaid Enterprise Systems, driving system architecture improvements and mentoring engineers towards high-quality, secu...
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Principal Engineer - Data Retrieval
$272K - $431K *
Lead the charge in architecting and scaling data acquisition infrastructure for foundation models. Collaborate across teams to enhance web crawling, ingestion, and data quality, ensuring reliable, hig...
Yesterday
Lead Electrical Engineer, Datacenter
$138K - $184K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of mission critical facilities by leading electrical design projects. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure high availability and efficiency in data center inf...
1 week ago
Lead Backend Engineer (Modeling & Simulation)
$130K - $160K *
Drive innovation in backend and data engineering, leading a team to build robust Python services and APIs for a next-gen wargaming platform. Balance technical leadership with hands-on coding to delive...
3 weeks ago
Principal Engineer, Engineering Core Services
$208K - $244K *
Accelerate progress at a leading multi-product company by owning the architecture of shared services. Drive innovation in customer identity, commerce, and billing platforms while mentoring senior engi...
Yesterday
Lead Structural Engineer 2 - Nuclear
$134K - $205K *
Shape the future of energy by leading a structural engineering team on innovative nuclear projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, mentor engineers, and apply your expertise in structural d...
Today
$154K - $260K *
Transform edge AI solutions by leading a talented engineering team. Drive the strategy for embedded systems and machine learning, ensuring impactful deployment of intelligent safety features for real...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$110K - $165K *
Shape your career by leading the onboarding and management of engineering tools, ensuring effective integration and sustainability across teams in a dynamic startup environment, fostering innovation a...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Engineering Manager, Active Sensors (LiDAR)
$135K - $160K *
Drive the development of advanced machine learning systems for autonomous trucks, leading a team in perception capabilities. Oversee the complete lifecycle from data requirements to deployment, ensuri...
2 weeks ago
Senior Software Engineer | Virscidian
$110K - $130K *
Champion the maintenance and support of existing software products while ensuring stability and responsiveness to customer needs. Collaborate across teams to enhance features and contribute to future...
1 week ago
Senior Analyst, Corporate Strategy & Development
$100K - $120K *
Unlock your potential by driving strategic initiatives and M&A activities through in-depth research, analysis, and collaboration with senior leadership to inform corporate decisions and shape the comp...
1 month ago
$170K - $250K *
Lead the charge in building high-throughput systems as you manage a team of engineers. Drive technical excellence and team growth while collaborating across functions to deliver innovative solutions i...
5 days ago
Senior Geomechanics Engineer (CAN)
$130K - $180K *
Optimize geomechanical solutions for mining projects by integrating data, developing models, and providing technical recommendations. Collaborate with a diverse team to enhance project outcomes and me...
3 weeks ago
$125K - $150K *
Lead the charge in delivering innovative remedial systems design solutions. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, providing technical leadership and strategic direction for diverse environmental p...
Reposted 1 week ago
Senior Software Engineer, Infrastructure, Google Distributed Cloud
$174K - $252K *
Lead the development of large-scale infrastructure solutions, optimizing cloud technologies and enhancing software products. Collaborate with teams to deliver mission-critical services for diverse cus...
2 weeks ago
What does a Senior R&D Engineer do?
A Senior R&D Engineer researches, designs, tests, and improves products, processes, or technologies. Responsibilities may include planning experiments, developing prototypes, analyzing results, solving technical problems, and working with cross-functional teams.
What qualifications are commonly required for Senior R&D Engineer jobs?
Requirements vary, but employers commonly look for an engineering degree, substantial relevant experience, and skills in areas such as design, testing, prototyping, data analysis, and project leadership. Some positions require specialized industry or technical expertise.
Which industries hire Senior R&D Engineers?
Senior R&D Engineers are hired in industries including software, electronics, medical devices, energy, aerospace, automotive, and advanced manufacturing.
How much do Senior R&D Engineer jobs pay?
Compensation depends on factors such as industry, location, specialization, and experience. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more.
Where can I find Senior R&D Engineer jobs paying $100,000 or more?
Browse Senior R&D Engineer listings on Ladders to explore vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more.