Careers for Investigative thinkers
Nine hundred and twenty-nine careers that suit Investigative people, the research, analysis, diagnostics and engineering work that suits people who follow questions, hunt for patterns, and prefer to figure things out from first principles. Each card below carries the typical preparation path, the salary range from entry to senior level, and a short read on what the work actually involves day to day. You are looking at page 10 of 19 for Investigative careers.
929 careers in Investigative careers, page 10 of 19
Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Engineer (Terraform / CloudFormation)
Bachelor's in Computer Science or IT; HashiCorp Terraform Associate/Professional certifications · $120,000
Develops and maintains infrastructure as code templates and modules for automated, repeatable cloud and on-premises…
Intelligence Analysts
Bachelor's Degree · $57,050
Gather, analyze, or evaluate information from a variety of sources, such as law enforcement databases, surveillance,…
Intensivist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $350,000
Manage life support, diagnose and treat complex medical conditions, and coordinate care with other specialists for…
International Affairs Analyst
Master's Degree · $85,000
Analyzes global political, economic, and social developments to advise organizations on international relations and…
Investment Analyst (Real Estate)
Bachelor's Degree · $105,000
Analyzes real estate markets, properties, and financial data to support investment decisions, acquisitions, and…
Investment Strategist
Master's Degree · $130,000
Investment strategists analyze financial markets, economic trends, and company performance to develop and recommend…
iOS Developer (Senior / Lead)
Bachelor's degree · $135,000
Develops native iOS applications using Swift and SwiftUI, handling architecture, performance optimization, App Store…
IoT Developer
Bachelor's in Computer Science / Related Field · $132,000
Develops Internet of Things applications; connects embedded devices to cloud systems.
IoT Engineer
Bachelor's in Computer Science / Electrical Engineering / Related Field · $160,000
Develops Internet of Things systems; builds embedded software and IoT platforms.
IP Counsel
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $190,000
Advises and counsels clients on various intellectual property matters, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, and…
IT Automation Engineer / Scripting Specialist
Bachelor's in IT or Computer Science; scripting proficiency essential · $98,000
Develops automation scripts and workflows to streamline IT operations, automating repetitive tasks like user…
IT Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $81,000
Maintains and troubleshoots computer systems and networks, providing technical support to users and ensuring the…
ITS Technician
Associate's Degree · $65,000
Install, maintain, and troubleshoot computer systems and networks, ensuring optimal performance and user satisfaction.
Job Architecture Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $100,000
Design and maintain the organization's job architecture framework including job families, career levels, titles, and…
Judge
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $160,000
Presides over legal proceedings, interprets laws, assesses evidence, and controls courtroom conduct. Ensures fair…
Junior ABAP Developer
Associate's Degree · $85,000
Develop, maintain, and enhance SAP applications using ABAP programming language, collaborating with senior developers…
Junior Android Developer
Bachelor's Degree · $95,000
Develops and maintains mobile applications for the Android platform under the guidance of senior developers. Involved…
Junior Civil Engineer
Bachelor's degree · $85,000
Assist in the design, construction, and maintenance of infrastructure projects, including roads, bridges, and buildings.
Junior Data Scientist
Bachelor's Degree · $95,000
Support data science projects by cleaning and preparing datasets, building exploratory analyses, and implementing…
Junior Developer
Bachelor's Degree · $90,000
Develops and maintains software applications under the guidance of senior engineers. Writes clean, efficient, and…
Junior iOS Developer
Bachelor's degree · $80,000
Develops and maintains mobile applications for Apple's iOS platform. Works under supervision to write, test, and debug…
Junior Java Developer
Bachelor's Degree · $90,000
Develops, tests, and maintains software applications using Java and related technologies. Collaborates with senior…
Junior Node.js Developer
Bachelor's Degree · $90,000
Develops and maintains server-side applications, APIs, and databases using Node.js and related frameworks.
Junior Operations Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $88,940
Analyze business operations, identify inefficiencies, and develop data-driven solutions to improve processes and…
Junior PHP Developer
Bachelor's Degree · $78,000
Develops and maintains server-side logic, databases, and APIs for web applications using PHP and related technologies.…
Junior Process Engineer
Bachelor's degree · $85,000
Assist in designing, optimizing, and implementing industrial processes while analyzing data, troubleshooting issues,…
Junior Python Developer
Bachelor's Degree · $90,000
Develops, tests, and maintains Python-based applications and services, often working under the guidance of senior…
Junior Rails Developer
Bachelor's Degree · $90,000
Develop and maintain web applications using Ruby on Rails framework. Collaborate with senior developers to implement…
Junior Test Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $85,000
Ensures software quality by designing, executing, and maintaining test cases, identifying defects, and collaborating…
Junior Urologist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $350,000
Diagnose and treat conditions affecting the urinary tract and male reproductive organs, assisting senior urologists in…
Junior Web Developer
Bachelor's Degree · $85,000
Develops and maintains websites and web applications, collaborating with design and backend teams to implement user…
Kernel / Systems Programmer
Bachelor's degree (MS common) · $195,000
Develops and maintains operating system kernels, device drivers, hypervisors, and low-level system software, working at…
Knowledge Management Specialist
Bachelor's degree · $95,000
Capture, organize, and disseminate essential organizational knowledge by developing strategies, systems, and processes…
Knowledge Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $95,000
Develops and implements strategies for capturing, sharing, and leveraging organizational knowledge to improve…
Kotlin Backend Developer
Bachelor's in Computer Science / Related Field · $138,000
Develops backend services using Kotlin; leverages JVM ecosystem with modern language features.
Kubernetes Administrator / Container Platform Engineer
Bachelor's in Computer Science or IT; CKA/CKAD certifications · $125,000
Manages enterprise Kubernetes clusters and container platforms, handling cluster provisioning, scaling, networking,…
Kubernetes Engineer
Bachelor's in Computer Science / Related Field · $155,000
Specializes in Kubernetes container orchestration; manages cluster operations and deployment strategies.
Lab Technician
Associate's Degree · $50,000
Performs a variety of laboratory tests and procedures to assist in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease.…
Laboratory Animal Veterinarian (IACUC)
DVM + ACLAM Board Certification · $135,000
Oversees the health and welfare of research animals, ensuring compliance with IACUC protocols, providing veterinary…
Laboratory Assistant
High School Diploma · $57,000
Assists scientists and researchers by preparing test samples, conducting routine tests, maintaining meticulous lab…
Laboratory Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $105,000
Oversees daily laboratory operations, ensuring compliance with safety standards, managing staff, and maintaining…
Laboratory Supervisor
Bachelor's Degree · $85,000
Oversees the daily operations of a laboratory, including managing staff, ensuring quality control, maintaining…
LAMP Stack Developer
Bachelor's in Computer Science / Related Field · $105,000
Develops web applications using Linux, Apache, MySQL, and PHP; maintains legacy and modern PHP applications.
Land Restoration Ecologist
Master's Degree · $88,000
Plan and implement large-scale land restoration projects that rehabilitate mined lands, brownfields, and degraded…
Laser Engineer
Bachelor's or Master's Degree · $105,000
Designs, develops, tests, and maintains laser systems and optical components for various applications, including…
Lead Data Scientist (Sustainability)
Master's Degree · $160,000
Lead data science initiatives focused on sustainability metrics, carbon accounting, and environmental impact modelling,…
Lead Engineer
Bachelor's degree · $140,000
Leads a team of engineers in the design, development, and deployment of software solutions, ensuring high quality and…
Lean / Six Sigma Engineer
Bachelor's degree (Engineering/Business; Six Sigma Black Belt certification) · $95,000
Applies Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to eliminate waste, reduce variation, and improve processes across…
LEED Accredited Professional
Bachelor's Degree · $95,000
Lead the LEED certification process for commercial, residential, and institutional building projects by advising design…
Legal Researcher
Juris Doctor (JD) · $85,000
Conducts in-depth legal research, analyzes statutes, regulations, case law, and legal articles to support attorneys,…