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 16 of 19 for Investigative careers.
929 careers in Investigative careers, page 16 of 19
Research and Development Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $105,000
Designs, develops, and tests innovative products and systems, applying scientific principles and engineering…
Research Engineer
Master's Degree · $110,000
Designs, develops, and optimizes experimental and computational systems to advance scientific knowledge and create…
Research Institute Director / CEO
PhD (postdoctoral experience expected) · $250,000
Leads a research institute or R&D organization, overseeing scientific programs, grant funding, researcher recruitment,…
Research Scientist (Aerospace)
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $130,000
Conducts fundamental and applied research in aerospace science and engineering. Designs, develops, and tests aerospace…
Research Scientist (Industry)
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $130,000
Conducts scientific research and experiments within a corporate setting, focusing on developing new products,…
Research Scientist (Nanotechnology)
Doctorate Degree · $120,000
Conducts advanced scientific research in the field of nanotechnology, designing and executing experiments, analyzing…
Robotics Engineer
Bachelor's in Computer Science / Mechanical Engineering / Related Field · $170,000
Develops robotic systems; works on automation, control systems, and robotics software.
Robotics Process Automation (RPA) Developer
Bachelor's Degree · $34,220
Designs and implements software robots that automate repetitive business processes.
Route Optimization Analyst
Bachelor's in Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, or Mathematics · $78,000
Analyzes and optimizes delivery routes and transportation networks using mathematical models and optimization software…
Ruby on Rails Developer
Bachelor's in Computer Science / Related Field · $128,000
Develops web applications using Ruby on Rails framework; emphasizes rapid development and convention over configuration.
Ruby on Rails Developer (Senior)
Bachelor's degree (bootcamp accepted) · $130,000
Develops web applications using Ruby on Rails, handling full-stack development, database design, API development, and…
Rust Backend Developer
Bachelor's in Computer Science / Related Field · $155,000
Develops high-performance backend systems using Rust; emphasizes memory safety and concurrent systems.
Rust Developer
Bachelor's degree · $155,000
Develops systems software, infrastructure tools, and performance-critical applications using Rust, leveraging its…
SaaS Engineer
Bachelor's in Computer Science / Related Field · $175,000
Develops Software-as-a-Service platforms; handles multi-tenancy and subscription management.
Safety and Health Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $105,000
Designs and implements safety programs, inspects workplaces for hazards, and ensures compliance with health and safety…
Safety Manager
Bachelor's degree · $90,000
Plans, implements, and oversees the company's safety programs to ensure compliance with occupational health and safety…
Safety Officer
Bachelor's Degree · $78,000
Safety Officers are responsible for ensuring the health and safety of employees within a workplace. They develop and…
Sales Engineer (Technology)
Bachelor's degree (Engineering/CS) · $167,000
Combines deep technical knowledge with sales skills to sell complex technology products, providing technical validation…
Salesforce Developer / Architect
Bachelor's degree · $140,000
Develops custom applications and integrations on the Salesforce platform using Apex, Lightning Web Components, and…
SAP ABAP Developer
Bachelor's Degree · $110,000
Develops, modifies, and maintains SAP applications using ABAP programming language to meet business requirements.
SAP Basis Administrator
Bachelor's in Computer Science, IT, or Systems Administration · $110,000
Manages SAP system infrastructure including installation, configuration, performance tuning, security, transport…
SAP BW/BI Consultant (Business Warehouse)
Bachelor's in Computer Science, IT, or Business Analytics · $118,000
Designs and implements SAP Business Warehouse and Business Intelligence solutions including data modeling, ETL…
SAP Developer / ABAP Engineer
Bachelor's degree · $130,000
Develops and customizes SAP enterprise systems using ABAP, SAP Fiori, and SAP HANA, building business-critical…
SAP FICO Consultant (Finance & Controlling)
Bachelor's in Accounting, Finance, or IT; SAP FICO certification required · $120,000
Configures and implements SAP Financial Accounting and Controlling modules to support general ledger, accounts…
SAP Functional Consultant (MM/SD/PP/WM)
Bachelor's in Business, IT, or Engineering; SAP certification required · $115,000
Configures and customizes SAP modules including Materials Management, Sales & Distribution, Production Planning, and…
SAP Integration Specialist (PI/PO/CPI)
Bachelor's in Computer Science, IT, or Software Engineering · $120,000
Designs and implements SAP integration solutions using Process Integration, Process Orchestration, and Cloud Platform…
SAP S/4HANA Migration Consultant
Bachelor's in IT, Business, or Engineering; SAP S/4HANA certification required · $145,000
Leads the technical and functional migration of legacy SAP ECC systems to SAP S/4HANA, managing data conversion, custom…
SAP Solution Architect
Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, IT, or Engineering; multiple SAP certifications · $155,000
Designs enterprise-wide SAP solution architectures spanning multiple modules and integrations, ensuring technical…
SAP SuccessFactors Consultant (HCM)
Bachelor's in HR, IT, or Business; SAP SuccessFactors certification required · $115,000
Implements and configures SAP SuccessFactors cloud HCM modules including Employee Central, Recruiting, Performance, and…
SAP Technical Consultant
Bachelor"s degree · $105,000
Designs, develops, and implements SAP solutions, customizing modules, integrating systems, and providing technical…
Scala Backend Developer
Bachelor's in Computer Science / Related Field · $148,000
Develops scalable backend systems using Scala; works with functional programming and distributed systems.
Science / Health Journalist
Bachelor's in Journalism + Science background; Master's in Science Communication preferred · $62,000
Covers scientific research, medical breakthroughs, public health issues, and environmental science for general…
Science Editor
Master's Degree · $90,000
Edits scientific manuscripts and publications to ensure clarity, accuracy, and adherence to editorial standards. This…
Scientific Editor
Bachelor's Degree · $85,000
Ensures the clarity, accuracy, and integrity of scientific publications by reviewing, editing, and refining manuscripts…
SD-WAN / Network Architect
Bachelor's in IT or Computer Science; Cisco CCDE/CCIE, SASE vendor certifications · $135,000
Designs enterprise-wide network architectures including SD-WAN deployments, SASE frameworks, and hybrid cloud…
SDET (Software Development Engineer in Test)
Bachelor's Degree · $110,000
Designs, develops, and maintains automated test frameworks and tools to ensure software quality and reliability.
Search / Information Retrieval Engineer
Bachelor's degree (MS/PhD valued) · $185,000
Builds and optimizes search systems including indexing, ranking algorithms, query understanding, and relevance tuning…
Search Engineer (Elasticsearch/Solr)
Bachelor's in Computer Science / Related Field · $170,000
Specializes in search technologies; implements full-text search and analytics.
Security Consultant
Bachelor's Degree · $120,000
Advises organizations on cybersecurity best practices, identifies vulnerabilities, and implements robust security…
Security Engineer (Advanced)
Bachelor's in Computer Science / Cybersecurity / Related Field · $175,000
Develops security systems; implements cryptography and security protocols.
Security Engineer (Application/Cloud)
Bachelor's degree in CS/Cybersecurity · $155,000
Designs and implements security controls for cloud infrastructure and applications, conducting security reviews,…
Seismic / Earthquake Engineer
Master's degree (Structural/Earthquake Engineering; PhD valued) · $115,000
Specializes in designing structures to resist earthquake forces, performing seismic hazard analysis, dynamic structural…
Seismologist
Master's degree · $93,580
Seismologists are geoscientists who specialize in the study of earthquakes and seismic waves. They monitor and analyze…
Senior Automation Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $120,000
Designs, develops, and implements automated systems and processes to enhance efficiency, quality, and reliability…
Senior Backend Engineer
Bachelor's in Computer Science / Related Field · $185,000
Leads backend architecture and system design; mentors developers and drives technical decisions for scalability.
Senior Data Scientist
Master's Degree · $145,000
Lead complex data science projects from problem framing through model deployment, mentoring junior scientists and…
Senior Design Researcher
Bachelor's Degree in Research or related field · $160,000
Leads design research initiatives and mentors junior researchers. Develops research methodologies, synthesizes…
Senior ESG Research Analyst
Master's Degree · $125,000
Conduct in-depth research and analysis of companies' environmental, social, and governance practices to produce…
Senior FinOps Engineer
Bachelor's degree · $130,000
Optimize cloud spending and manage financial operations by implementing cost-efficient strategies, analyzing usage…
Senior Frontend Engineer
Bachelor's in Computer Science / Related Field · $180,000
Leads frontend architecture and best practices; mentors junior developers and drives technical decisions for UI/UX…