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 18 of 22 for Investigative careers.
1082 careers in Investigative careers, page 18 of 22
Radiochemist / Nuclear Pharmacist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $91,240
Synthesizes and quality-controls radioactive compounds for diagnostic imaging and targeted radiotherapy, working with…
Radiologist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $420,860
Radiologists read CT scans, MRIs, and X-rays to produce reports that guide surgeons, oncologists, and emergency…
Radiology AI Specialist
Master's Degree · $120,230
Implement, validate, and optimise AI-powered radiology tools that assist radiologists in detecting and diagnosing…
Ranking Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Build and optimise machine learning ranking systems for feeds, search results, ads, and content recommendations. Design…
Rates Trader
Bachelor's Degree · $78,660
Trades interest rate instruments and manages interest rate risk exposure.
React Developer
Bachelor's Degree · $92,650
Builds interactive user interfaces using React; manages component state, lifecycle, and performance optimization.
React Native / Cross-Platform Mobile Developer
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Builds cross-platform mobile applications using React Native, Flutter, or similar frameworks, delivering native-quality…
Real Estate Data Scientist
Master's Degree · $120,230
Applies data science and machine learning to real estate problems including automated valuation models, market…
Real Estate Debt / Capital Markets Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $102,740
Arranges debt financing for real estate transactions, analyzing loan structures, preparing loan packages, and matching…
Real Estate Market Research Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $78,760
Conducts market research and analysis for real estate firms, tracking supply/demand dynamics, rental trends, vacancy…
Real Estate Private Equity Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $81,100
Conducts investment analysis for real estate private equity firms, evaluating acquisition targets, building complex…
Real Estate Underwriter
Bachelor's Degree · $76,690
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 · $139,500
Builds real-time data processing systems using stream processing frameworks for use cases like fraud detection,…
Real-Time Systems Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Develops real-time systems; handles low-latency requirements and stream processing.
Real-World Evidence (RWE) Analyst
Master's Degree · $87,220
Analyzes real-world data from electronic health records, claims databases, and registries to generate evidence on drug…
Recommender Systems Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Build and optimize recommendation engines that personalise content, products, and experiences for millions of users.…
Red Team Operator / Offensive Security Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $116,580
Conducts advanced adversary simulation exercises against enterprise environments, emulating real-world threat actors to…
Regulatory Capital Analyst (Basel III/IV)
Bachelor's Degree · $117,330
Calculates and reports regulatory capital requirements under Basel III/IV frameworks, managing RWA optimization,…
Reinforcement Learning Engineer
Master's Degree · $135,980
Design and implement reinforcement learning systems for game playing, robotics, recommendation, and industrial control…
Reliability Engineer (Mechanical)
Bachelor's Degree · $104,110
Ensures mechanical systems and equipment meet reliability and availability targets through failure mode analysis, life…
Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologist
Bachelor's Degree · $122,570
Remote sensing scientists process satellite, drone, and aircraft imagery for clients such as state agencies, utility…
Remote Sensing Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $122,570
Analyzes and interprets satellite imagery and aerial photographs to gather data about Earth's surface. Develops and…
Renewable Energy Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $122,930
Design, analyze, and optimize renewable energy systems including solar, wind, geothermal, and energy storage projects…
Research and Development Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $122,930
Designs, develops, and tests innovative products and systems, applying scientific principles and engineering…
Research Engineer
Master's Degree · $122,930
Designs, develops, and optimizes experimental and computational systems to advance scientific knowledge and create…
Research Institute Director / CEO
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $167,220
Leads a research institute or R&D organization, overseeing scientific programs, grant funding, researcher recruitment,…
Research Scientist (Aerospace)
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $134,960
Conducts fundamental and applied research in aerospace science and engineering. Designs, develops, and tests aerospace…
Research Scientist (Industry)
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $122,570
Conducts scientific research and experiments within a corporate setting, focusing on developing new products,…
Research Scientist (Nanotechnology)
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $117,790
Conducts advanced scientific research in the field of nanotechnology, designing and executing experiments, analyzing…
Restructuring Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $102,740
Manage financial assets, provide strategic investment advice, and develop comprehensive financial plans for individuals…
Retrieval-Augmented Generation Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Build and optimize RAG systems that ground large language model outputs in retrieved documents, databases, and…
Revenue Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $69,250
Optimise hotel or hospitality revenue through dynamic pricing, inventory management, and distribution channel strategy.…
RF Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $130,220
Design, develop, and test radio frequency circuits and systems for wireless communication and radar applications.
Robot Learning Engineer
Master's Degree · $135,980
Develop machine learning systems that enable robots to learn from demonstrations, simulation, and real-world…
Robotics Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $122,930
Develops robotic systems; works on automation, control systems, and robotics software.
Robotics Process Automation (RPA) Developer
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
An RPA developer watches how people work, then writes bot scripts using platforms like UiPath or Automation Anywhere to…
Route Optimization Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $88,940
Analyzes and optimizes delivery routes and transportation networks using mathematical models and optimization software…
Ruby on Rails Developer
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Develops web applications using Ruby on Rails framework; emphasizes rapid development and convention over configuration.
Ruby on Rails Developer (Senior)
Bachelor's Degree · $92,650
Develops web applications using Ruby on Rails, handling full-stack development, database design, API development, and…
Rust Backend Developer
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Develops high-performance backend systems using Rust; emphasizes memory safety and concurrent systems.
Rust Developer
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Develops systems software, infrastructure tools, and performance-critical applications using Rust, leveraging its…
SaaS Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Develops Software-as-a-Service platforms; handles multi-tenancy and subscription management.
Safety and Health Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $115,160
Designs and implements safety programs, inspects workplaces for hazards, and ensures compliance with health and safety…
Safety Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $90,150
Plans, implements, and oversees the company's safety programs to ensure compliance with occupational health and safety…
Safety Officer
Bachelor's Degree · $90,150
Safety Officers are responsible for ensuring the health and safety of employees within a workplace. They develop and…
Sales Engineer (Technology)
Bachelor's Degree · $124,900
Combines deep technical knowledge with sales skills to sell complex technology products, providing technical validation…
Sales Operations Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $88,940
Optimizes sales processes, analyzes data, and provides insights to improve sales team efficiency.
Salesforce Developer / Architect
Bachelor's Degree · $92,650
Develops custom applications and integrations on the Salesforce platform using Apex, Lightning Web Components, and…
SAP ABAP Developer
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Develops and customizes SAP enterprise systems using ABAP, SAP Fiori, and SAP HANA, building business-critical…
SAP Basis Administrator
Bachelor's Degree · $99,130
Manages SAP system infrastructure including installation, configuration, performance tuning, security, transport…