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 15 of 19 for Investigative careers.
929 careers in Investigative careers, page 15 of 19
QA Associate
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience · $75,000
Ensure software quality by designing and executing test plans, identifying and documenting bugs, and collaborating with…
QA Automation Engineer
Bachelor's in Computer Science / Related Field · $118,000
Develops automated test suites; builds testing frameworks and ensures code quality through automation.
QA Engineer / SDET
Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering · $105,000
Designs and implements automated testing frameworks, writes test cases, and ensures software quality through systematic…
QA Engineer / Test Automation Engineer
Bachelor's in Computer Science / Related Field · $120,000
Develops automated tests; ensures software quality through testing frameworks and strategies.
QC Technician
Associate's Degree · $55,000
Inspect and test products at various stages of production to ensure compliance with quality standards and…
Quality Assurance Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $84,483
Ensures the quality of software, products, and systems by developing and implementing testing plans, creating test…
Quality Assurance Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $95,000
Ensures software products meet quality standards by designing and executing test plans, identifying defects, and…
Quality Assurance Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $80,000
Ensures product quality by developing and executing test plans, identifying defects, and collaborating with development…
Quality Assurance Specialist (Medical Devices)
Bachelor's Degree · $85,000
Ensures that medical devices meet established quality standards and regulatory requirements throughout their lifecycle.…
Quality Assurance Tester
Associate's degree or Bachelor's degree · $75,000
Quality Assurance Testers are responsible for ensuring the quality of software products before they are released to the…
Quality Control Analyst (Biopharma)
Bachelor's Degree · $75,000
Conducts analytical testing on raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products to ensure compliance with…
Quality Control Engineer
Bachelor's degree · $85,000
Quality Control Engineers develop and implement quality control systems, inspect products and processes, and analyze…
Quality Control Inspector (Food)
Associate's Degree · $48,000
Inspects food products and processing environments to ensure compliance with quality, safety, and sanitation standards.…
Quality Control Scientist
Bachelor's Degree · $90,000
Ensures the quality and integrity of products through rigorous testing, analysis, and adherence to regulatory standards.
Quality Control Specialist (Pharma)
Bachelor's Degree · $75,000
Conduct tests, analyze raw materials and finished products, and document results to ensure pharmaceutical products meet…
Quality Engineer
Bachelor's degree (Engineering; any discipline) · $88,000
Develops and maintains quality management systems, performs root cause analysis on defects, manages supplier quality,…
Quantitative Analyst (Junior)
Bachelor's Degree · $120,000
Develop and implement complex quantitative models, analyze financial data, and assist in designing trading strategies…
Quantitative Analyst (Quant)
Master's Degree · $130,000
Quantitative Analysts, or Quants, apply advanced mathematical and statistical methods to financial markets. They…
Quantitative Developer (Quant Dev) - Finance
Master's or PhD (CS/Math/Physics/Financial Engineering) · $250,000
Builds high-performance trading systems, pricing models, and risk analytics for hedge funds, investment banks, and…
Quantitative Research Analyst (Buy-Side)
PhD in Math, Physics, Statistics, CS, or Financial Engineering · $185,000
Develops quantitative models and alpha signals for systematic investment strategies, conducting statistical research,…
Quantitative Research Manager
Master's in Statistics, Marketing Research, or Data Science · $105,000
Designs and manages large-scale quantitative research studies including surveys, conjoint analysis, MaxDiff, and brand…
Quantitative Researcher
Master's Degree · $200,000
Develops and implements mathematical models and statistical algorithms to identify trading signals, price financial…
Quantitative Risk Model Validator
Master's or PhD in Math, Statistics, Financial Engineering, or Physics; FRM valued · $135,000
Independently validates quantitative models used for pricing, risk management, and regulatory capital, assessing model…
Quantitative Trader
Bachelor's in Mathematics / Physics / Computer Science (PhD preferred) · $260,000
Uses quantitative models and statistical analysis to identify trading opportunities and manage risk.
Quantum Computing Researcher
Master's or Doctoral Degree · $63,380
Develops quantum algorithms and hardware to solve problems beyond the capabilities of classical computers.
Quantum Engineer
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $160,000
Designs, develops, and implements quantum computing systems and algorithms. This involves deep understanding of quantum…
Quantum Hardware Engineer
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $140,000
Designs, develops, and tests the physical components and systems that enable quantum computing and other quantum…
R&D Engineer
Master's degree · $105,000
Designs, develops, and optimizes new products, processes, or systems through scientific research and experimentation.…
Radiation Oncologist
Doctorate or Professional Degree · $585,000
Treat cancer using radiation therapy by assessing patients, confirming diagnoses, developing personalized treatment…
Radiobiologist
Ph.D. in Radiobiology, Biophysics, or Radiation Oncology · $95,000
Studies the effects of ionizing radiation on biological systems, supporting radiation therapy optimization, radiation…
Radiochemist / Nuclear Pharmacist
Ph.D. in Radiochemistry, Nuclear Chemistry, or Pharm.D. with nuclear pharmacy specialization · $105,000
Synthesizes and quality-controls radioactive compounds for diagnostic imaging and targeted radiotherapy, working with…
Radiologists
Post-Doctoral Training · $97,272
Diagnose and treat diseases and injuries using medical imaging techniques, such as x rays, magnetic resonance imaging…
Rates Trader
Bachelor's in Finance / Mathematics / Economics · $210,000
Trades interest rate instruments and manages interest rate risk exposure.
React Developer
Bachelor's in Computer Science / Related Field · $125,000
Builds interactive user interfaces using React; manages component state, lifecycle, and performance optimization.
React Native / Cross-Platform Mobile Developer
Bachelor's degree · $130,000
Builds cross-platform mobile applications using React Native, Flutter, or similar frameworks, delivering native-quality…
Real Estate Data Scientist
Master's or PhD in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, or Economics · $135,000
Applies data science and machine learning to real estate problems including automated valuation models, market…
Real Estate Debt / Capital Markets Analyst
Bachelor's in Finance, Real Estate, or Economics; MBA advantageous · $88,000
Arranges debt financing for real estate transactions, analyzing loan structures, preparing loan packages, and matching…
Real Estate Investment Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $127,000
Analyzes real estate market trends, conducts financial analysis, and evaluates investment opportunities to support…
Real Estate Market Research Analyst
Bachelor's in Economics, Real Estate, or Statistics; Master's advantageous · $72,000
Conducts market research and analysis for real estate firms, tracking supply/demand dynamics, rental trends, vacancy…
Real Estate Private Equity Analyst
Bachelor's in Finance, Real Estate, or Economics; MBA or MRED strongly preferred · $95,000
Conducts investment analysis for real estate private equity firms, evaluating acquisition targets, building complex…
Real Estate Underwriter
Bachelor's in Finance, Accounting, or Real Estate; underwriting certifications · $82,000
Evaluates the risk and financial viability of real estate loan applications for banks, insurance companies, or mortgage…
Real-Time / Streaming Data Engineer
Bachelor's degree (MS valued) · $165,000
Builds real-time data processing systems using stream processing frameworks for use cases like fraud detection,…
Real-Time Systems Engineer
Bachelor's in Computer Science / Related Field · $185,000
Develops real-time systems; handles low-latency requirements and stream processing.
Real-World Evidence (RWE) Analyst
Master's or Ph.D. in Epidemiology, Biostatistics, or Health Economics · $105,000
Analyzes real-world data from electronic health records, claims databases, and registries to generate evidence on drug…
Red Team Operator / Offensive Security Engineer
Bachelor's in Computer Science or Cybersecurity; OSCP, OSCE, CRTO certifications · $130,000
Conducts advanced adversary simulation exercises against enterprise environments, emulating real-world threat actors to…
Regulatory Capital Analyst (Basel III/IV)
Bachelor's or Master's in Finance, Math, or Economics; FRM valued · $115,000
Calculates and reports regulatory capital requirements under Basel III/IV frameworks, managing RWA optimization,…
Reliability Engineer (Mechanical)
Bachelor's degree (Mechanical Engineering) · $100,000
Ensures mechanical systems and equipment meet reliability and availability targets through failure mode analysis, life…
Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists
Bachelor's Degree · $132,170
Apply remote sensing principles and methods to analyze data and solve problems in areas such as natural resource…
Remote Sensing Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $90,000
Analyzes and interprets satellite imagery and aerial photographs to gather data about Earth's surface. Develops and…
Renewable Energy Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $112,000
Design, analyze, and optimize renewable energy systems including solar, wind, geothermal, and energy storage projects…