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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$100K - $177K *

Shape the future of fire protection engineering by leading diverse teams, managing multi-sector projects, and delivering innovative solutions that enhance safety and performance within the built envir...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$100K - $177K *

Transform project outcomes by leading fire protection engineering teams. Drive innovative designs and collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams across various sectors, ensuring project excellence and...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$100K - $177K *

Lead comprehensive fire protection engineering services across diverse sectors. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliant, high-quality designs from conception through construction...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$100K - $177K *

Lead the charge in fire protection engineering, guiding multidisciplinary teams through design and construction phases across diverse sectors, ensuring compliance and quality in delivering innovative...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's leveraging Generative and Agentic AI to design intelligent systems. Take ownership of production-grade applications using LLMs, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate across depar...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$171K - $256K *

Lead the charge in driving operational excellence for new product introductions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure manufacturing readiness and compliance, while managing project time...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$171K - $256K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of medical device innovation by leading cross-functional teams to ensure operational readiness and successful product launches in a dynamic environment focused on...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$171K - $256K *

Drive operational excellence by leading cross-functional teams to ensure manufacturing readiness and successful product launches in the Pelvic Health Operating Unit, enhancing patient care through inn...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$171K - $256K *

Unlock potential by leading cross-functional teams to drive operational readiness for new product introductions in a dynamic environment focused on innovative therapies for pelvic health...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $130K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of rugged embedded computing solutions. As a Product Engineer, you'll tackle complex challenges, lead technical initiatives, and drive products from concept to pr...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$165K - $225K *

Transform cutting-edge embedded platforms for electric vehicles, owning the software that powers crucial vehicle architecture and services while working collaboratively across engineering teams to del...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$76K - $121K *

Join us to innovate and develop cutting-edge arthroscopic solutions that enhance patient care. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive product development and improve orthopedic treatments, i...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$76K - $121K *

Join a dynamic team as you drive innovative product solutions in arthroscopic visualization. Collaborate across functions to enhance medical devices, ensuring quality and efficiency in the development...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$117K - $176K *

Join a team that's driving industrialization and readiness for innovative products. Lead cross-functional initiatives to enhance manufacturing efficiency and scalability, ensuring successful productio...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$117K - $176K *

Drive the future of industrialization by leading readiness activities for new products and manufacturing changes. Collaborate across functions to ensure efficient production execution and optimize man...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$117K - $176K *

Lead the charge in industrialization and readiness for new products, ensuring efficient production execution across multiple facilities. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize manufacturi...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Lead complex mechanical projects, providing expert guidance and innovative solutions. Oversee design, analysis, and testing of systems while driving continuous improvement and mentoring junior enginee...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $270K *

Explore real-time audio systems as a senior engineer enhancing our scalable voice pipeline. Lead end-to-end development, ensuring stability and reliability for thousands of concurrent live interviews...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$117K - $176K *

Grow your career with a pivotal role leading industrialization and readiness activities for new products, ensuring efficient production execution across multiple manufacturing sites while collaboratin...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Lead high-performance PCB design projects, ensuring optimal signal integrity and power delivery. Collaborate with global teams to deliver advanced semiconductor technologies, balancing technical depth...

Markham, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Explore a pivotal role in R&D, driving innovation in Medium-Voltage solutions. Collaborate with global teams to enhance product quality and compliance while contributing to IP development and project...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$111K - $125K *

Elevate your career by leading medium-scale engineering projects, ensuring quality and budget adherence while leveraging advanced AI tools. Collaborate with a dynamic team to innovate solutions and dr...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$111K - $125K *

Elevate your career by leading impactful engineering projects, ensuring quality and budget adherence while leveraging advanced AI tools. Collaborate with a dynamic team to shape sustainable built envi...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Engage with cross-functional teams to drive complex engineering projects, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality results. Leverage your 10+ years of experience to enhance collaboration and customer...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$126K - $167K *

Transform your future by leading a dynamic team of electrical engineers in our Mission Critical Department. Elevate project outcomes while driving accountability, fostering growth, and cultivating inn...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

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.