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 Clinical Surveyor - Healthcare
$90K - $100K *
Join a dynamic healthcare survey team to ensure compliance with standards across the U.S. This role involves independent travel, analysis, and effective communication with healthcare organizations to...
3 weeks ago
Senior Gameplay Programmer, Game Prototypes
$140K - $250K *
Elevate your career by shaping innovative gameplay systems across diverse genres. Join a dynamic team focused on prototyping and refining engaging experiences for Netflix Games, leveraging cutting-edg...
2 weeks ago
Field Application Engineer - Microcontrollers
$110K - $130K *
Join us to shape the future of mobility by supporting microcontroller customers. Leverage your embedded software expertise to drive innovative solutions and collaborate with diverse teams, ensuring su...
1 week ago
Senior Software Engineer, Platform & Developer Experience
$135K - $160K *
Shape the future of engineering productivity by architecting tools and patterns that eliminate friction in development workflows, enhance performance, and mentor teams to elevate their technical skill...
3 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Engage with clients by providing technical support, conducting presentations, and assisting in sales activities. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure product alignment with customer needs while ma...
6 days ago
$95K - $115K *
Lead the charge in product innovation. Own strategy and execution, collaborating with cross-functional teams to transform customer insights into impactful solutions that drive business success and enh...
1 week ago
$80K - $180K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of finance technology by designing and implementing scalable SAP S/4HANA solutions. Leverage your expertise in procurement and logistics to drive operational exce...
Today
Senior I&C Engineer Energy - Remote
$90K - $173K *
Lead the design and development of I&C systems for Small Modular Reactors, ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to create documentation and provide tec...
1 week ago
Senior Operations Engineering Program Manager
$120K - $145K *
Shape the future of operational excellence by leading engineering initiatives, driving program execution, and fostering cross-functional collaboration to enhance performance and deliver key operationa...
3 weeks ago
Staff Software Engineer, Trajectory Generation & Controls
$135K - $160K *
Shape the future of autonomous driving by leading trajectory generation and controls. Collaborate across teams to deliver safe, optimized solutions while enhancing vehicle performance through innovati...
1 week ago
$95K - $149K *
Lead the charge in delivering complex product development projects by managing cross-functional teams, ensuring customer satisfaction, and driving operational excellence from initiation to delivery in...
3 weeks ago
Quality Control Engineer, HD Mapping
$89K - $107K *
Partner with us to enhance map quality for autonomous vehicles, ensuring high-definition geospatial datasets meet rigorous standards for accuracy and safety. Collaborate across teams to develop effect...
4 weeks ago
$180K - $250K *
Tackle systemic challenges by building tools and practices that enhance performance, scalability, and decision-making across engineering teams, fostering collaboration and driving solutions that bridg...
5 days ago
Senior Product Security Engineer
$157K - $184K *
Empower secure software delivery by designing and maintaining robust CI/CD pipelines, enhancing cloud-native product security, and implementing best practices in software supply chain security. Collab...
2 weeks ago
Senior Engineering Manager - Developer Platform (DevEx)
$157K - $224K *
Champion the evolution of developer tooling and CI/CD pipelines, leading a global team to enhance operational efficiency and drive platform modernization for a multi-tenant SaaS environment, ensuring...
Yesterday
Principal SerDes Design Engineer
$160K - $190K *
Empower innovation by leading the design of high-speed SerDes for next-gen AI applications. Collaborate on architecture, circuit topologies, and validation to drive performance and integration in adva...
2 days ago
Principal SerDes Design Engineer
$160K - $190K *
Lead the charge in designing cutting-edge SerDes for next-gen AI transceivers. Collaborate on architecture, circuit topologies, and validation to deliver high-speed interconnect technology that drives...
2 days ago
Principal SerDes Design Engineer
$160K - $190K *
Lead the design and architecture of next-gen SerDes for high-speed interconnects, driving innovation in AI technology. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and optimi...
2 days ago
Technical Application Engineer - Industrial Communications products (MDS and Lentronics)
$89K - $148K *
Drive technical solutions by collaborating with sales teams and customers to enhance industrial communications products. Develop sales strategies, manage customer relationships, and ensure compliance...
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$110K - $130K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of financial management in R&D. Drive project budgets, forecasts, and insights while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure financial efficiency and...
1 week ago
$110K - $177K *
Lead the charge in software development across a cross-functional team while ensuring quality and technical excellence. Balance hands-on coding with team leadership to deliver high-value applications...
Reposted 1 week ago
$125K - $150K *
Drive innovation in backend development and blockchain infrastructure, shaping the future of global payments. Collaborate across teams to enhance user experiences and scale solutions to millions while...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$68K - $131K *
Transform procurement strategies by managing the lifecycle, ensuring compliance, and driving cost-effective initiatives while collaborating with teams and suppliers to meet organizational goals in a r...
Today
$90K - $100K *
Lead transformative initiatives by optimizing manufacturing processes, enhancing efficiency, and delivering expert on-site training to elevate operations in high-stakes environments. Travel extensivel...
2 weeks ago
Lead Engineer, Systems Development
$123K - $173K *
Reimagine thermal management system design for data centers and semiconductors, leveraging expertise in HVAC systems. Collaborate to enhance engineering solutions, analyze complex issues, and drive in...
Reposted 3 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.