Careers for people who need to understand the thing first
One thousand and fifty-seven 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 21 of 22 for Investigative careers.
1057 careers in Investigative careers, page 21 of 22
Threat Intelligence Analyst
Bachelor's in Cybersecurity, Intelligence Studies, or IT; GIAC GCTI, CTIA certifications · $98,000
Collects, analyzes, and disseminates cyber threat intelligence from open-source, commercial, and classified feeds,…
Tools Developer
Bachelor's Degree · $115,000
Develops and maintains software tools that enhance developer productivity, automate workflows, and improve the overall…
Tools Programmer
Bachelor's Degree · $110,000
Develops and maintains software tools used in game development, ensuring efficient workflows for artists, designers,…
Toxicologist
Ph.D. in Toxicology or Pharmacology · $95,000
Evaluates the safety of pharmaceutical compounds, chemicals, and consumer products by studying their adverse effects on…
Trade Compliance / Surveillance Analyst
Bachelor's in Finance, Law, or Business; Series 7/63 helpful; SIE valued · $88,000
Monitors trading activity for potential market abuse, insider trading, and regulatory violations, managing surveillance…
Traffic Engineer
Bachelor's degree (Civil Engineering) · $92,000
Designs and optimizes traffic flow, signal systems, intersection geometry, and transportation safety improvements for…
Transportation Electrification Planner
Bachelor's Degree · $100,000
Develop comprehensive transportation electrification strategies for municipalities, transit agencies, and fleet…
Transportation Planners
Bachelor's Degree · $64,910
Prepare studies for proposed transportation projects. Gather, compile, and analyze data. Study the use and operation of…
Tribology Engineer
Master's degree (Mechanical Engineering / Materials Science; PhD common) · $105,000
Specializes in friction, wear, and lubrication science for mechanical systems, designing bearing systems, selecting…
Tunnel Engineer
Master's degree (Geotechnical/Structural Engineering) · $115,000
Designs and manages the construction of tunnels for transportation, water conveyance, and utilities using methods…
TypeScript / Node.js Developer (Senior)
Bachelor's degree · $130,000
Develops server-side applications and APIs using TypeScript and Node.js, building scalable backend services, real-time…
Unified Communications Architect
Bachelor's Degree · $130,000
Designs, implements, and manages unified communications systems, integrating voice, video, messaging, and collaboration…
University Professor
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $100,000
University Professors are postsecondary educators and researchers who teach academic and vocational subjects to…
Urban and Regional Planners
Master's Degree · $83,720
Develop comprehensive plans and programs for use of land and physical facilities of jurisdictions, such as towns,…
Urban Planner
Master's Degree · $81,800
Develops comprehensive plans and programs for the use of land and physical facilities, guiding community growth and…
Urban Planners
Master's Degree · $83,720
Develop comprehensive plans and programs for use of land and physical facilities of jurisdictions, such as towns,…
Urologists
Post-Doctoral Training · $78,140
Diagnose, treat, and help prevent benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and…
Utilization Review Nurse
Bachelor's Degree · $90,000
Evaluate the appropriateness and necessity of medical services, ensuring efficient use of healthcare resources.
UX Researcher
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology or related field · $100,000
Conducts user research to inform product design and strategy. Performs user interviews, usability testing, surveys, and…
Validation Engineers
Bachelor's Degree · $117,750
Design or plan protocols for equipment or processes to produce products meeting internal and external purity, safety,…
Valuation Consultant
Bachelor's degree · $120,000
Provide expert financial analysis to determine the value of businesses, assets, and liabilities for purposes such as…
Value Engineer
Bachelor's degree (Mechanical/Industrial Engineering) · $95,000
Applies value engineering methodology to analyze product functions and costs, identifying opportunities to reduce cost…
Vector Database Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $155,000
Build and optimise vector database systems that store, index, and retrieve high-dimensional embeddings for semantic…
Veterinary Technician
Associate's Degree · $43,000
Assists veterinarians with medical procedures, animal care, and client education, ensuring the well-being of animal…
VFX Technical Director
Bachelor's Degree · $110,000
Develops tools, scripts, and workflows to support visual effects production, troubleshooting technical issues and…
Vibration / Acoustics Engineer
Bachelor's degree (Mechanical Engineering; Master's/PhD valued) · $100,000
Analyzes and controls vibration, noise, and harshness (NVH) in automotive, aerospace, industrial, and consumer…
Virologist
Ph.D. in Virology, Microbiology, or Immunology · $105,000
Studies viruses and their interactions with host organisms, researching viral pathogenesis, evolution, diagnostics, and…
Virtualization Engineer (VMware / Hyper-V)
Bachelor's in IT or Computer Science; VMware VCP-DCV or Microsoft MCSA certifications · $105,000
Designs, deploys, and manages virtualized server and desktop infrastructure using VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V, or…
Voice of Customer Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $88,000
Collects, analyzes, and interprets customer feedback to identify trends and insights for product and service…
VoIP / Telephony Engineer
Bachelor's in IT or Telecommunications; Cisco CCNP Collaboration or Avaya certifications · $88,000
Designs and manages enterprise voice and telephony systems including VoIP platforms, SIP trunking, PBX systems, and…
Volcanologist / Geophysicist
Ph.D. in Volcanology, Geophysics, or Geology · $85,000
Studies volcanic processes, seismic activity, and Earth's internal dynamics to understand eruption mechanisms, assess…
VP Engineering
Master's Degree · $280,000
Leads and scales engineering organizations, setting technical vision and strategy to deliver innovative products.…
VP of Medical Affairs
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $234,804
Directs medical affairs activities, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, regulatory compliance, and high…
Vue.js Developer
Bachelor's in Computer Science / Related Field · $118,000
Develops web applications using Vue.js framework; builds reactive UIs and manages component architecture.
Vulnerability Management Analyst
Bachelor's in Cybersecurity or IT; CompTIA Security+, Qualys/Tenable certifications · $88,000
Manages the enterprise vulnerability management program, conducting regular scans, prioritizing findings by risk,…
Vulnerability Researcher
Bachelor's Degree · $150,000
Discover, analyse, and document security vulnerabilities in software, hardware, and network systems through reverse…
Warehouse Management System (WMS) Analyst
Bachelor's in Information Systems, Supply Chain, or Computer Science · $82,000
Configures, maintains, and optimizes warehouse management systems to improve operational efficiency, troubleshoot…
Waste Management Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $105,000
Develop and implement waste reduction, recycling, and waste management programmes for organisations, municipalities,…
Watchmaker
Postsecondary nondegree award · $55,000
Watchmakers repair, clean, and maintain mechanical and quartz watches and clocks. This involves disassembling intricate…
Water Quality Scientist
Master's Degree · $85,000
Monitor, analyze, and develop solutions for water quality challenges in rivers, lakes, groundwater, and coastal…
Water Resource Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $100,000
Design and manage water supply, stormwater, and wastewater infrastructure projects to ensure sustainable water resource…
Water Resource Manager
Master's Degree · $130,000
Manage water resources to ensure sustainable supply, quality, and distribution for communities, agriculture, and…
Water Resource Specialists
Bachelor's Degree · $86,130
Design or implement programs and strategies related to water resource issues such as supply, quality, and regulatory…
Water Resources Engineer
Bachelor's degree (Civil Engineering; Master's valued) · $95,000
Plans and designs water supply, stormwater management, flood control, and watershed systems, using hydrology and…
Wealth Management Associate
Bachelor's Degree · $80,000
Support financial advisors in managing client portfolios, developing financial plans, and providing investment advice.
Weather Presenter / Broadcast Meteorologist
Bachelor's in Meteorology or Atmospheric Science; AMS Seal preferred · $68,000
Presents weather forecasts on television and digital platforms, interpreting meteorological data, creating graphics,…
Web3 Developer
Bachelor's in Computer Science / Related Field · $165,000
Develops decentralized web applications; builds on blockchain platforms and protocols.
Web3 Full-Stack Developer
Bachelor's in Computer Science / Related Field · $152,000
Develops full-stack Web3 applications; integrates blockchain with frontend and backend systems.
Wetland Scientist
Bachelor's Degree · $82,000
Conduct wetland delineations, functional assessments, and mitigation banking analyses to support permitting for…
Wind Power Forecasting Analyst
Master's Degree · $115,000
Develop and maintain statistical and machine learning models to forecast wind energy production for grid operators,…