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 17 of 19 for Investigative careers.
929 careers in Investigative careers, page 17 of 19
Senior Full-Stack Engineer
Bachelor's in Computer Science / Related Field · $185,000
Leads full-stack architecture and technical decisions; mentors developers across frontend and backend domains.
Senior ML Engineer / ML Architect
Master's/PhD in Computer Science / Machine Learning / Related Field · $210,000
Leads ML initiatives; designs ML systems architecture and mentors ML engineers.
Senior Policy Advisor
Bachelor's Degree · $105,000
Advises government agencies, non-profits, or corporations on policy development, implementation, and evaluation.…
Senior Product Analyst
Bachelor's Degree in Data Science or related field · $160,000
Conducts advanced product analysis and data-driven insights. Develops analytics frameworks, builds dashboards, and…
Senior QA Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $105,000
Designs and executes test plans, cases, and scripts to ensure software quality, while identifying and tracking bugs,…
Senior Research Scientist
Doctoral Degree · $130,000
Conducts advanced scientific research, designs experiments, analyzes complex data, and publishes findings to advance…
Senior Technical Program Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $160,000
Orchestrates complex technical projects from inception to delivery, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and…
Sensory Scientist / Sensory Panelist Manager
Master's in Food Science, Sensory Science, or Psychology · $82,000
Designs and conducts sensory evaluation studies for food, beverage, fragrance, and consumer products, managing trained…
SEO Specialist / SEO Manager
Bachelor's degree (Marketing/CS/English) · $72,000
Optimizes website content and technical infrastructure for search engine visibility, managing keyword strategy,…
Shopify Developer / E-Commerce Developer
No formal requirement (portfolio-based) · $100,000
Develops custom Shopify themes, apps, and integrations using Liquid, React, and Shopify APIs, building e-commerce…
Shopper Insights Researcher
Bachelor's in Marketing or Business; Master's preferred · $88,000
Studies in-store and online shopping behavior to optimize retail environments, shelf placement, promotions, and…
Simulation Engineer (Software)
Master's degree (Physics/Engineering/CS) · $135,000
Develops simulation software for physics, engineering, training, and digital twin applications, building models that…
Site Reliability Engineer (SRE)
Bachelor's in Computer Science / Related Field · $160,000
Ensures system reliability and performance; manages incidents and implements monitoring and alerting systems.
Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) (Advanced)
Bachelor's in Computer Science / Related Field · $170,000
Ensures system reliability; manages incident response and system performance.
Skills-Based Organization Strategist
Master's Degree · $145,000
Lead the transformation of the organization from traditional job-based to skills-based talent management by designing…
Smart Contract Auditor
Bachelor's Degree · $120,000
A Smart Contract Auditor meticulously examines blockchain-based smart contracts to identify vulnerabilities, logical…
SOC Analyst (Tier 1/2/3)
Bachelor's in Cybersecurity or IT; CompTIA Security+, CySA+ certifications · $78,000
Monitors security events and alerts in a Security Operations Center, triaging incidents, investigating threats,…
Social Listening / Digital Intelligence Analyst
Bachelor's in Marketing, Data Science, or Communications · $75,000
Monitors and analyzes social media conversations, online reviews, and digital signals to extract consumer sentiment,…
Social Media Analyst / Social Listening Analyst
Bachelor's degree (Marketing/Analytics/Statistics) · $68,000
Analyzes social media performance data, conducts social listening and sentiment analysis, tracks competitor activity,…
Social Science Research Assistants
Bachelor's Degree · $58,040
Assist social scientists in laboratory, survey, and other social science research. May help prepare findings for…
Sociologists
Doctoral Degree · $101,690
Study human society and social behavior by examining the groups and social institutions that people form, as well as…
Software Architect
Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science or Software Engineering · $165,000
Defines the high-level structure of software systems, making critical technology decisions on architecture patterns,…
Software Developer in Test (SDET)
Bachelor's Degree · $110,000
Designs, develops, and maintains automated test frameworks and tools to ensure software quality and reliability.
Software Developers
Bachelor's Degree · $133,080
Research, design, and develop computer and network software or specialized utility programs. Analyze user needs and…
Software Engineer
Bachelor's in Computer Science or related field · $120,000
Designs, develops, tests, and maintains software applications and systems using programming languages, frameworks, and…
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers
Bachelor's Degree · $102,610
Develop and execute software tests to identify software problems and their causes. Test system modifications to prepare…
Soil and Plant Scientists
Master's Degree · $71,410
Conduct research in breeding, physiology, production, yield, and management of crops and agricultural plants or trees,…
Solutions Architect (Cloud/Enterprise)
Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering · $175,000
Designs and validates complex technical solutions for enterprise customers, creating architecture diagrams, integration…
Solutions Engineer / Pre-Sales Engineer
Bachelor's degree (CS/Engineering) · $155,000
Partners with sales teams to provide technical expertise during the sales process, delivering product demos, building…
Space Systems Consultant
Master's Degree · $140,000
Advises clients on the design, development, and implementation of complex space systems, leveraging expertise in…
Spatial Computing Engineer
Bachelor's degree · $145,000
Designs, builds, and optimizes software experiences that blend digital content with the physical world using XR…
Sports / Performance Biomechanist
Master's degree (Biomechanics/Kinesiology; PhD valued for research roles) · $78,000
Applies biomechanical analysis to optimize athletic performance and reduce injury risk, using motion capture, force…
Sports Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $72,000
Collects, analyzes, and interprets data related to sports performance, team dynamics, and competitive strategies to…
Sports Data Analyst / Performance Analyst
Bachelor's degree (Statistics/Data Science/Sports Science; Master's valued) · $82,000
Collects, analyzes, and interprets athletic performance data using video analysis, GPS tracking, wearable sensors, and…
Sports Medicine Physicians
Doctoral Degree · $78,140
Diagnose, treat, and help prevent injuries that occur during sporting events, athletic training, and physical…
Sports Nutritionist / Performance Dietitian
Master's degree (Nutrition/Dietetics; RD credential required) · $68,000
Develops individualized nutrition plans to optimize athletic performance, recovery, and body composition, advising on…
Sports Psychologist
Doctoral degree (PhD/PsyD in Sport Psychology or Clinical Psychology) · $92,000
Applies psychological principles to optimize athletic performance, helping athletes manage competition anxiety, build…
Spring Boot Developer
Bachelor's in Computer Science / Related Field · $145,000
Develops enterprise Java applications using Spring Boot framework; manages microservices and REST APIs.
SQL Developer
Bachelor's Degree · $98,000
Designs, develops, and maintains robust database solutions, ensuring data integrity, performance, and security for…
Staff Engineer
Bachelor's in Computer Science / Related Field · $220,000
Senior technical expert; drives technical strategy across multiple teams and projects.
Staff Software Engineer
Bachelor's degree in CS (MS common) · $220,000
Senior individual contributor who drives technical direction across multiple teams, designs complex systems, mentors…
Statistical Programmer
Bachelor's Degree · $109,205
Develops, validates, and maintains statistical programs for data analysis, reporting, and visualization in research or…
Statisticians
Master's Degree · $103,300
Develop or apply mathematical or statistical theory and methods to collect, organize, interpret, and summarize…
Stem Cell Researcher
Ph.D. in Cell Biology, Developmental Biology, or Regenerative Medicine · $105,000
Investigates stem cell biology including pluripotency, differentiation, and regenerative potential, developing…
Storage Engineer / SAN Administrator
Bachelor's in IT or Computer Science; vendor certifications (NetApp NCDA, Dell EMC, Pure Storage) · $102,000
Designs and manages enterprise storage infrastructure including SAN, NAS, and object storage systems, handling capacity…
Stormwater Engineer
Bachelor's degree (Civil/Environmental Engineering) · $88,000
Designs stormwater management systems including detention basins, bioretention, green infrastructure, and conveyance…
Structural Biologist / Crystallographer
Ph.D. in Structural Biology, Biochemistry, or Biophysics · $105,000
Determines three-dimensional structures of proteins and macromolecular complexes using X-ray crystallography, cryo-EM,…
Structural Engineer
Bachelor's degree (Civil/Structural Engineering; Master's common) · $105,000
Designs and analyzes structural systems for buildings, bridges, towers, and other structures, ensuring they safely…
Structured Products Specialist
Master's in Financial Engineering, Math, or Quantitative Finance; CFA/FRM valued · $160,000
Designs and prices complex structured financial products including CLOs, CDOs, asset-backed securities, and bespoke…
Subject Matter Expert
Bachelor's Degree · $110,000
Provide authoritative guidance, insights, and solutions based on deep expertise in a specific field, supporting…