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.
Enterprise Core Sales Engineer - TOLA
$139K - $184K *
Transform enterprise sales with technical expertise, guiding customers to maximize product value. Collaborate closely with teams to drive innovation, manage projects, and enhance sales effectiveness...
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Senior Technical Program Manager
$200K - $220K *
Empower the future of financial operations by mastering money movement, ensuring seamless transactions and transparency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive product success and enhance cl...
2 weeks ago
$125K - $150K *
Transform the DevOps landscape by leading infrastructure automation, fostering collaboration, and championing best practices across teams, ensuring reliable, secure, and efficient cloud solutions that...
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$100K - $150K *
Shape the future of transportation noise analysis by providing expert insights on highway, rail, and airport projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to conduct studies, manage projects, and...
2 weeks ago
Sr. Software Engineer II (Tech Lead)
$114K - $191K *
Lead the charge in shaping high-impact SaaS solutions by driving technical strategy and empowering a high-performing engineering team. Collaborate across disciplines to foster innovation in a fast-pac...
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Senior Project Control Analyst
$88K - $147K *
Oversee project financial performance and analytics, ensuring effective management across complex contracts. Collaborate with teams to enhance processes and deliver actionable insights, driving operat...
1 week ago
Associate Director, Planning & Scheduling
$168K - $200K *
Champion client relationships and lead diverse teams in life sciences, driving project success through strategic planning and scheduling expertise. Empower your career with mentorship and a focus on q...
3 weeks ago
$80K - $121K *
Lead impactful training initiatives designed to empower customers globally. Utilize innovative methods and foster strong relationships to enhance learning experiences and drive success across diverse...
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$100K - $110K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing compliance and operational integrity through thorough audits and evaluations, ensuring adherence to regulations while fostering a culture of continuous improv...
3 weeks ago
$145K - $185K *
Transform complex technical initiatives into impactful outcomes by leading cross-functional teams and driving innovation. Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to ensure successful delivery of lar...
2 weeks ago
$150K - $190K *
Unlock potential by managing complex technical programs that drive innovation and operational excellence. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and clients to ensure successful delivery of large-sca...
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Solutions Integration Engineer IV
$105K - $160K *
Take ownership of B2B integrations as a key technical leader, collaborating across teams to deliver effective solutions that drive customer success and evolve with innovative IoT technology. Expect a...
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Market Development Specialist - AI Data Center Solutions
$153K - $245K *
Transform the AI Data Center landscape by driving strategic growth and adoption of high-speed test solutions. Engage with key stakeholders to validate complex AI infrastructure and enhance interconnec...
1 week ago
Staff Software Engineer, Full Stack
$100K - $300K *
Join a dynamic team as a senior full-stack software engineer, driving innovation in AI software development. Build and own features across our platform, enhancing user experience and scalability for t...
3 weeks ago
Senior Security Engineer - Threat Detection
$157K - $238K *
Empower our security initiatives as you develop and enhance threat detection systems, streamline data pipelines, and leverage AI for more effective monitoring and response, ensuring safety for our cus...
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Senior Security Engineer - Threat Detection
$157K - $238K *
Pioneer innovative threat detection engineering solutions that protect our infrastructure. Collaborate across teams to enhance our detection platform through advanced telemetry, improve pipeline relia...
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Senior Data Scientist, Revenue & Risk Analytics
$125K - $145K *
Elevate revenue and risk strategies by leveraging data insights to drive impactful business decisions. Collaborate across teams to optimize processes, influence product development, and enhance client...
1 week ago
Product Engineer, Developer Platform
$168K - $270K *
Optimize the DSX OS portfolio by leading the development of a scoring platform that automates readiness tracking, enhances project onboarding, and ensures data integrity, driving open-source excellenc...
2 weeks ago
Senior Software Engineer – Intelligent Platforms & Agents
$107K - $195K *
Lead the charge in developing advanced platforms that automate operations and enhance AI-driven interactions. This hands-on role combines technical leadership with coding, mentoring, and ensuring comp...
5 days ago
$155K - $175K *
Unlock potential by leading treasury operations, managing liquidity, and optimizing investment strategies. Drive risk management and compliance while fostering banking relationships in a dynamic finte...
2 weeks ago
Senior Backend Software Engineer
$150K - $180K *
Drive innovation by leading backend development for high-traffic APIs and microservices. Collaborate across teams to enhance system reliability, scalability, and performance while optimizing cloud cos...
2 weeks ago
Senior Manager, Global Digital & Technology Systems Engineering
$136K - $181K *
Lead the charge in executing systems engineering activities across R&D, cloud, and AI platforms. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure seamless integration, compliance, and operational excellence in...
1 month ago
$150K - $200K *
Lead and develop a high-performing engineering team, driving real-time financial infrastructure projects while fostering individual growth and establishing engineering standards for scalable practices...
5 days ago
Senior Director, Dedicated Infrastructure & Platforms
$279K - $349K *
Drive the strategy and execution of dedicated infrastructure engineering, leading a high-performing team to enhance enterprise SaaS offerings, ensure compliance, and deliver exceptional customer exper...
6 days ago
Principal Software Project Engineer - Display Products (REMOTE)
$107K - $204K *
Transform avionics innovation by leading software projects and mentoring teams, delivering cutting-edge display solutions across platforms while ensuring compliance and project success in a dynamic, r...
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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.