Senior R&D Engineer Jobs

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.

What Does a Senior R&D Engineer Do?

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.

Common Skills and Qualifications

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.

Industries and Career Opportunities

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.

Find Senior R&D Engineer Jobs on Ladders

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.

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$161K - $242K *

Lead the charge in driving the cardiology portfolio's growth and modernization. Own strategy, adoption, cloud migration, and pricing while collaborating across teams to enhance patient outcomes and op...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$108K - $181K *

Join a team that's driving strategic proposal development and contract negotiations. You'll lead the commercial proposal process, ensuring compliance and profitability while collaborating with cross-f...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$160K - $190K *

Lead the charge in defining and executing enterprise AI architecture strategy, ensuring scalable, ethical AI integration across platforms. Drive innovation through Generative and Agentic AI, aligning...

Florida, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$115K - $165K *

Lead the charge in shaping software product strategy and lifecycle for analytics solutions. Collaborate across teams to enhance user experience and drive measurable outcomes, ensuring alignment with c...

RemoteRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$200K - $295K *

Lead innovative data analysis initiatives to develop contextual insights from autonomous vehicle data, driving meaningful improvements in safety and performance across mobility services...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$152K - $259K *

Transform security analysis by leading the development of a static analysis engine. Shape technical direction, mentor engineers, and drive initiatives that enhance code security and performance across...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in shaping network infrastructure standards for data centers. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and excellence in design, construction, and acceptance of tel...

Texas, USRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$134K - $205K *

Explore a pivotal role in designing high-voltage transmission lines, mentoring teams, and ensuring compliance with engineering standards. Collaborate with clients and lead design activities to deliver...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$89K - $148K *

Shape the future of integrated power systems by leading innovative solutions and ensuring seamless integration of complex technologies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional o...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Transform the learning landscape by leading the design and development of innovative educational materials. You'll engage diverse teams to create immersive, high-quality training experiences using cut...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Champion strategic technology solutions for back-office operations, translating complex business needs into actionable plans. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance ERP systems, improve processes, a...

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Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$131K - $243K *

Lead the charge in modernizing C4I systems by managing integration and testing strategies. Collaborate with an international team to define architecture and ensure system verification, driving project...

Colorado, USRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$75K - $175K *

Advance application security initiatives by leading manual code reviews, penetration tests, and threat modeling. Work closely with clients to strengthen their secure development processes, delivering...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$113K - $170K *

Lead the charge in transforming customer integrations by driving technical discovery, scoping complex implementations, and ensuring successful onboarding for high-stakes accounts. Collaborate closely...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $500K+*

Join a dynamic team to train and optimize LLMs, build distributed infrastructure, and co-design hardware through ML experimentation, ensuring high-quality evaluations and collaboration across teams fo...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$103K - $153K *

Deliver a robust frontend architecture for a mature web UI, enhancing performance and usability. Collaborate with UX designers and set coding standards while ensuring security and analytics integratio...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$87K - $109K *

Optimize global regulatory activities for medical devices, ensuring compliance in labeling, UDI, and product data. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support product registrations and maintain...

Massachusetts, USRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Transform high-speed optical communication systems by developing and optimizing forward error correction (FEC) algorithms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance performance and ensure eff...

Vancouver, BCRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Advance the future of high-speed optical communication by designing and optimizing forward error correction (FEC) algorithms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance system performance and...

Ottawa, ONRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$155K - $258K *

Shape the future of AI in healthcare by leading architectural design and technical strategy for LLM-powered systems. Mentor engineers, ensure compliance, and drive innovation in a highly regulated env...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$175K - $225K *

Empower growth by leading AI product initiatives, driving customer adoption, and enhancing market competitiveness while collaborating cross-functionally to deliver measurable business outcomes and str...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $135K *

Collaborate with leaders to manage employee relations and complex investigations, providing expert guidance and risk assessments in a dynamic, regulated environment. Drive best practices and support w...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$160K - $246K *

Engineer cutting-edge mechanical architectures for next-gen data centers. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize designs for servers, HPC, and AI systems, ensuring high performance and ef...

Morrisville, NCRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$141K - $184K *

Lead the design of high voltage transmission lines, utilizing advanced engineering techniques and PLS-CADD software. Collaborate with multi-discipline teams to deliver comprehensive project documentat...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$208K - $250K *

Shape the future of Grafana by leading frontend development squads, fostering collaboration and innovation to enhance user experiences. Drive AI integration and team growth while managing strategic pr...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Senior R&D Engineer do?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    Browse Senior R&D Engineer listings on Ladders to explore vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more.