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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$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...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$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...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$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...

Houston, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

Unlock your potential by leading innovative clinical studies in respiratory disease. Collaborate globally to shape strategies that enhance patient outcomes and drive drug development forward. Join a m...

Mississauga, ONRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$143K - $179K *

Shape and lead client implementations for a cutting-edge trading platform, guiding asset and wealth managers through system configuration and go-live processes while ensuring client satisfaction and p...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $110K *

Lead project teams to deliver high-quality results on time and within budget. Manage multiple projects simultaneously, drive communication, and ensure customer satisfaction while mitigating risks and...

Jacksonville, FLRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$125K - $150K *

Join a team that's redefining identity management across diverse platforms. You'll architect secure authentication and authorization systems, ensuring seamless access for users and organizations while...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Inspire and elevate design excellence as you lead a talented team, setting and maintaining visual standards, driving innovative campaigns, and partnering cross-functionally to advance Dandy's brand an...

United StatesRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Lead the accounting department's daily operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance with GAAP, and effective team management. Drive efficiency in accounts payable and receivable while...

Arlington, VARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $150K *

Unlock potential by leading cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality capital projects in regulated environments. Drive operational excellence and mentor talent while ensuring compliance with saf...

Indiana, USRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$163K - $226K *

Lead the AI enablement initiative, crafting tools and workflows to empower engineers across the organization, enhancing productivity and safety through innovative AI technologies and practices...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $235K *

Join a team that's transforming integrations into a cohesive, high-quality API platform. You will lead backend development and operational reliability, driving collaborations and mentoring initiatives...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $185K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive product strategy, manage roadmaps, and enhance customer experiences. Lead product initiatives, ensuring alignment with business goals while mentoring j...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$144K - $189K *

Lead the development of large-scale product features, ensuring robust, secure, and maintainable code. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to influence product strategy while mentoring junior engin...

CanadaRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Empower our engineering teams by leading technical recruitment efforts. Dive deep into candidate sourcing, build strong pipelines, and enhance the hiring process while ensuring a positive candidate ex...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Join a team that's transforming enterprise solutions by leveraging Oracle Fusion expertise. Drive the design and implementation of scalable architectures, ensuring seamless integration and automation...

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Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$140K - $160K *

Accelerate innovation by merging creative technology with AI capabilities, driving impactful solutions that enhance workflows and empower teams. Collaborate across disciplines to transform emerging te...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$94K - $142K *

Champion enterprise growth by identifying and advancing strategic opportunities across healthcare networks. Build relationships with key stakeholders to develop impactful business cases and partnershi...

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5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by leading product marketing strategies for developer-facing solutions. Collaborate across teams to enhance messaging, drive customer engagement, and ensure successful deployments, al...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion high-level software testing solutions, ensuring quality and compliance through meticulous test planning, execution, and documentation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive improve...

Texas, USRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving growth by sourcing and closing new business while nurturing existing accounts. You'll be the trusted operator ensuring client satisfaction and pipeline predictability, colla...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$192K - $202K *

Lead the technical roadmap and modernize data solutions infrastructure, enhancing off-platform integrations and measurement capabilities while driving AI-first engineering initiatives and cross-team c...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$105K - $155K *

Champion innovation by developing advanced software solutions in a dynamic, agile environment. Collaborate across teams to deliver high-quality outcomes utilizing modern engineering practices and AI-e...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$95K - $115K *

Elevate your career by driving the design and deployment of AVEVA MES projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality solutions, mentor junior engineers, and enhance user adoption...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.