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 Manager - Sales (Einfochips Inc)
$138K - $205K *
Lead strategic sales initiatives by identifying opportunities in Digital Engineering and embedded sectors. Build relationships with mid-size and enterprise clients, driving the sales process from pros...
3 weeks ago
$120K - $145K *
Join a team that's redefining energy solutions by leveraging AI to optimize operations and enhance product offerings. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement impactful LLM-powe...
5 days ago
Senior Web Developer (UI & API Integration)
$80K - $128K *
Champion user interface development and API integration for a federal environmental platform, ensuring accessibility compliance and enhancing data access for regulatory consultations. Collaborate with...
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$80K - $120K *
Elevate your storytelling skills by crafting compelling proposals and presentations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to communicate our value to clients, while managing resources and optimizin...
3 weeks ago
Forward Deployed Engineer | Remote | Texas
$120K - $145K *
Champion innovative AI solutions by integrating and deploying cutting-edge applications. Collaborate with teams to enhance customer experiences and drive value through advanced technology in a dynamic...
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Senior Product Manager, Clinical Development Platforms
$155K - $200K *
Elevate product management by driving vision, strategy, and execution across digital solutions in clinical development. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance user experience and operation...
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$202K - $318K *
Accelerate progress at our AI-driven platform by leading a high-performing engineering team. Oversee technical direction, manage people, and ensure quality to deliver impactful agent experiences acros...
4 weeks ago
Senior Manager, Risk Intelligence & Decision Support
$124K - $207K *
Join a team that's transforming risk data into actionable insights. Lead analytics and decision support initiatives, manage delivery roadmaps, and enhance team capabilities to drive effective risk man...
5 days ago
Senior Principal AI Engineer- AI Center of Excellence
$212K - $339K *
Shape the future of AI infrastructure by architecting secure, scalable platforms for LLM training and production. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve complex challenges and drive innovati...
Reposted 3 days ago
$110K - $130K *
Empower cross-functional teams to consolidate payment gateways, leveraging deep USA Payments expertise. Collaborate with stakeholders to analyze requirements, drive migrations, and ensure seamless int...
1 week ago
$92K - $110K *
Elevate your career by managing technical projects from inception to completion. Ensure customer satisfaction through effective coordination and a customer-focused approach in a dynamic startup enviro...
1 month ago
$120K - $145K *
Unlock innovative AI/ML solutions by designing, developing, and deploying advanced models. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data analysis and automate processes, driving intelligent...
3 weeks ago
Senior Manager, Network Operations
$115K - $125K *
Champion operational excellence by managing cross-regional teams, ensuring consistent performance standards, and facilitating effective agent execution. Drive strategic initiatives and resolve conflic...
5 days ago
$171K - $300K *
Join a pioneering team to architect and operate production-grade agentic AI systems that enhance enterprise security and automate identity management at Fortune 500 scale. Shape the future of autonomo...
4 weeks ago
Lead Transmission Line Engineer 1 - Grid
$118K - $180K *
Join a dynamic team to design high-voltage transmission lines, mentor peers, and ensure compliance with engineering standards. Leverage your expertise to deliver innovative solutions and enhance clien...
6 days ago
Frontend Software Engineer - Secret
$103K - $181K *
Transform user experiences by developing and enhancing frontend applications using JavaScript, React, and TypeScript. Collaborate in an Agile environment to deliver high-quality software solutions whi...
5 days ago
Principal Software Engineer, Product Engineering
$284K - $385K *
Shape the future of technology by tackling complex challenges and driving AI adoption. Collaborate across teams to define long-term strategies, enhance customer experiences, and influence product dire...
Reposted today
Principal Software Engineer, Product Engineering
$160K - $200K *
Lead the charge in defining long-term technical strategies that drive AI adoption and enhance customer experiences. Collaborate across teams to tackle complex challenges, ensuring high engineering sta...
Reposted today
Test Manager, Professional Services
$132K - $198K *
Elevate quality assurance practices by leading test strategy and execution for customer implementations. Collaborate with teams to enhance product quality, mitigate risks, and establish scalable testi...
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Cloud / System Engineering Lead (Senior)
$120K - $145K *
Lead engineering initiatives for cloud operations and enterprise systems, ensuring secure, scalable, and resilient infrastructure. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize cloud solutions a...
2 days ago
Senior Product Security Engineer
$173K - $255K *
Join a dynamic team to enhance product security throughout the development lifecycle. Collaborate with engineering and product teams to identify vulnerabilities, automate processes, and implement secu...
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Manager, Design Engineering - Optical
$84K - $130K *
Lead a dynamic team of Optical Design Engineers to innovate and implement cutting-edge DWDM network solutions, ensuring project success and exceeding performance targets while collaborating across dep...
2 weeks ago
Director, Business Development - Oil & Gas
$150K - $180K *
Unlock new opportunities in offshore energy by connecting customer needs with innovative marine solutions. Drive account strategy and commercial execution, leveraging your industry expertise to delive...
1 week ago
Yourgi Senior Manager of Engineering Services
$190K *
Optimize engineering services by leading DevOps and SRE teams, enhancing CI/CD processes, and ensuring data governance. Drive operational excellence and security while fostering a collaborative enviro...
1 week ago
$125K - $140K *
Unlock your potential as a senior technical contributor, leading infrastructure design and implementation. Drive strategic decisions, mentor junior engineers, and enhance system performance in a dynam...
5 days 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.