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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$168K - $304K *

Champion the future of AI security by innovating protective technologies for AI models and systems. Collaborate with experts to enhance cybersecurity and contribute to groundbreaking research that sha...

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Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$111K - $150K *

Join a team that's advancing renewable energy solutions through expert power system analysis. Lead complex studies, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and drive innovative engineering practices...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in managing strategic accounts, driving customer success through effective deployment and continuous improvement of our Concierge product. Collaborate with executives to uncover expans...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$86K - $165K *

Empower our supply chain excellence by managing supplier quality, driving systemic improvements, and ensuring compliance. Collaborate across functions to boost performance and sustainability while lev...

Texas, USRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$160K - $200K *

Drive strategic revenue growth by identifying and capturing new business opportunities in aerospace. Lead complex pursuits, develop executive relationships, and execute account strategies to enhance m...

California, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

Transform healthcare project management by leading complex construction initiatives. Collaborate with clients to ensure project success from planning to completion, while managing resources, budgets...

Boston, MARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$138K - $188K *

Innovate project management processes from inception to delivery in the Nuclear Power sector, ensuring timely execution, risk mitigation, and stakeholder engagement, while maintaining operational exce...

CanadaRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$85K - $100K *

Transform customer engagement by aligning technical solutions with strategic goals. Collaborate with sales teams to navigate software choices, ensuring seamless integration and optimal architectural p...

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2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$195K - $307K *

Take ownership of critical technical programs, transforming strategic business objectives into actionable systems solutions while leading cross-functional teams to optimize and enhance platform perfor...

Seattle, WARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $190K *

Drive innovative detection solutions in a high-security environment, collaborating across teams to enhance security posture and engineering excellence while tackling emerging cyber threats with precis...

Denver, CORemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$267K - $445K *

Champion AI-driven innovation by leading a high-performing team to develop platforms and capabilities that enhance engineering and scientific collaboration, driving impactful solutions across R&D and...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $145K *

Lead the charge in developing precise cost estimates for major infrastructure projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to provide technical advice and value engineering throughout all design...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$224K - $431K *

Innovate cutting-edge software for data center power management, spanning architecture, firmware, and AI workloads. Drive product lifecycle from design to deployment, enhancing performance and energy...

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4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's pioneering the deployment of scalable AI systems, focusing on building robust APIs, optimizing infrastructure, and ensuring reliable operations in a dynamic environment. Drive innov...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Architect solutions to enhance DevOps teams' security by managing pre-sales technical support, conducting product demos, and serving as a subject matter expert in CI/CD integrations and workflows. Eng...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$190K - $249K *

Drive innovation by leading AI architecture and strategy, mentoring engineers, and collaborating with stakeholders to deliver impactful AI solutions. Shape the future of AI products through technical...

Richardson, TXRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$134K - $199K *

Elevate your career as you design and operate large-scale cloud services for a cutting-edge scanning engine. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance performance and mentor engineers in a dy...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$124K - $241K *

Join a visionary team to architect cloud networking solutions, drive innovation in DPU and NIC technologies, and collaborate with global experts to redefine data center architecture from hardware to a...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Lead and inspire a dynamic team in delivering high-quality Pega projects. Oversee project execution, foster continuous improvement, and ensure alignment with business goals while mentoring team member...

Tempe, AZRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$118K - $216K *

Innovate and drive growth by designing and executing high-velocity monetization experiments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transform hypotheses into impactful Android features, leveraging...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$208K - $306K *

Join a team that's redefining engineering excellence by leading platform services that enhance software development. Drive innovation, consolidate capabilities, and foster a culture of collaboration t...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $110K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering exceptional project implementations and enhancements for restaurant brands. Lead cross-functional efforts, ensuring customer satisfaction while managing time...

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Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$124K - $170K *

Shape innovative cloud-based solutions as a technical leader, driving best practices in software development. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, reliable systems while managi...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$114K - $144K *

Lead the charge in resolving complex technical issues for customers, enhancing support services through proactive engagement and collaboration. Drive improvements in processes and standards while ensu...

Columbus, OHRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$132K - $251K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing supplier performance and management. Leverage your extensive supply chain expertise to lead cross-functional initiatives, ensuring suppliers meet business obj...

Texas, USRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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.