Careers for people who need to understand the thing first
One thousand and eighty-two 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 22 for Investigative careers.
1082 careers in Investigative careers, page 17 of 22
Product Certification Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $80,730
Ensures products meet national and international safety, quality, and performance standards. This involves interpreting…
Product Design Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $83,910
Innovates and develops new products, focusing on functionality, aesthetics, and manufacturability. This role involves…
Product Development Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $104,110
Leads the design and development of new physical products from concept through production launch, managing the full…
Product Development Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $78,760
Orchestrates the lifecycle of new products from conception to launch, ensuring market fit and successful adoption.
Product Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $129,250
Builds product features with unusually broad ownership from customer problem through interface, backend implementation,…
Product Manager - Developer Relations
Bachelor's Degree · $166,790
Manages product strategy for developer-facing products and APIs. Focuses on developer experience, API design, and…
Product Manager - Infrastructure
Bachelor's Degree · $166,790
Manages product strategy for internal infrastructure, developer tools, and platform services. Focuses on developer…
Product Operations Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $102,090
Builds the operating data, processes and feedback loops that help product teams plan, launch and learn consistently,…
Prompt Injection Security Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $129,180
Specialise in discovering, documenting, and mitigating prompt injection vulnerabilities in LLM-powered applications.…
Prompt Operations Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $104,300
Design, test, optimise, and manage the prompts and prompt libraries that power AI systems across an organisation.…
Property Appraiser
Bachelor's Degree · $67,960
Evaluates real estate and tangible personal property to determine its market value. Appraisers conduct thorough site…
Property Valuer / Certified Valuer
Bachelor's Degree · $67,960
Provides independent property valuations for residential and commercial assets, assessing market value for mortgage…
Proteomics Scientist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $127,410
Studies the full complement of proteins in cells and tissues using mass spectrometry and bioinformatics, identifying…
Psychiatrist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $281,870
A psychiatrist diagnoses and treats mental health disorders using medication, psychotherapy, or both. The work spans…
Public Defender
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $159,670
Advise clients on legal matters, represent them in court, and draft legal documents. This role demands meticulous…
Public Health Director / Commissioner
Master's Degree · $123,860
Leads a public health department at the local, county, or state level, overseeing disease surveillance, health…
Public Policy Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $142,080
Analyzes complex societal issues, evaluates existing policies, and develops evidence-based recommendations for new…
Pulmonologist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $256,560
Diagnose and treat diseases of the respiratory system, such as asthma, bronchitis, emphysema, pneumonia, and lung…
Python Backend Developer
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Develops backend services and APIs using Python; builds scalable systems with frameworks like Django or FastAPI.
QA Associate
Bachelor's Degree · $104,300
Ensure software quality by designing and executing test plans, identifying and documenting bugs, and collaborating with…
QA Automation Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $104,300
Develops automated test suites; builds testing frameworks and ensures code quality through automation.
QA Engineer / SDET
Bachelor's Degree · $104,300
Designs and implements automated testing frameworks, writes test cases, and ensures software quality through systematic…
QA Engineer / Test Automation Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $104,300
Develops automated tests; ensures software quality through testing frameworks and strategies.
QC Technician
Associate's Degree · $48,570
Inspect and test products at various stages of production to ensure compliance with quality standards and…
Quality Assurance Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $104,300
Ensures the quality of software, products, and systems by developing and implementing testing plans, creating test…
Quality Assurance Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $104,300
Ensures software products meet quality standards by designing and executing test plans, identifying defects, and…
Quality Assurance Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $104,300
Ensures product quality by developing and executing test plans, identifying defects, and collaborating with development…
Quality Assurance Specialist (Medical Devices)
Bachelor's Degree · $80,730
Ensures that medical devices meet established quality standards and regulatory requirements throughout their lifecycle.…
Quality Assurance Tester
Associate's Degree · $104,300
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 · $91,240
Conducts analytical testing on raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products to ensure compliance with…
Quality Control Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $102,440
Quality Control Engineers develop and implement quality control systems, inspect products and processes, and analyze…
Quality Control Inspector (Food)
High School Diploma · $48,570
Inspects food products and processing environments to ensure compliance with quality, safety, and sanitation standards.…
Quality Control Scientist
Bachelor's Degree · $91,240
Ensures the quality and integrity of products through rigorous testing, analysis, and adherence to regulatory standards.
Quality Control Specialist (Pharma)
Bachelor's Degree · $91,240
Conduct tests, analyze raw materials and finished products, and document results to ensure pharmaceutical products meet…
Quality Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $102,440
Develops and maintains quality management systems, performs root cause analysis on defects, manages supplier quality,…
Quantitative AI Researcher
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $81,100
Develop and apply machine learning and AI techniques to quantitative finance problems including algorithmic trading,…
Quantitative Analyst (Junior)
Master's Degree · $81,100
Develop and implement complex quantitative models, analyze financial data, and assist in designing trading strategies…
Quantitative Analyst (Quant)
Master's Degree · $81,100
Quantitative Analysts, or Quants, apply advanced mathematical and statistical methods to financial markets. They…
Quantitative Developer (Quant Dev) - Finance
Master's Degree · $135,980
Builds high-performance trading systems, pricing models, and risk analytics for hedge funds, investment banks, and…
Quantitative Research Analyst (Buy-Side)
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $81,100
Develops quantitative models and alpha signals for systematic investment strategies, conducting statistical research,…
Quantitative Research Manager
Master's Degree · $78,760
Designs and manages large-scale quantitative research studies including surveys, conjoint analysis, MaxDiff, and brand…
Quantitative Researcher
Master's Degree · $81,100
Develops and implements mathematical models and statistical algorithms to identify trading signals, price financial…
Quantitative Risk Model Validator
Master's Degree · $117,330
Independently validates quantitative models used for pricing, risk management, and regulatory capital, assessing model…
Quantitative Trader
Bachelor's Degree · $78,660
Uses quantitative models and statistical analysis to identify trading opportunities and manage risk.
Quantum Computing Researcher
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $140,300
Quantum computing researchers design algorithms and build quantum circuits to solve problems classical computers cannot…
Quantum Engineer
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $172,250
Designs, develops, and implements quantum computing systems and algorithms. This involves deep understanding of quantum…
Quantum Hardware Engineer
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $130,220
Designs, develops, and tests the physical components and systems that enable quantum computing and other quantum…
R&D Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $122,930
Designs, develops, and optimizes new products, processes, or systems through scientific research and experimentation.…
Radiation Oncologist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $265,930
Treat cancer using radiation therapy by assessing patients, confirming diagnoses, developing personalized treatment…
Radiobiologist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $103,410
Studies the effects of ionizing radiation on biological systems, supporting radiation therapy optimization, radiation…