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 2 of 22 for Investigative careers.
1082 careers in Investigative careers, page 2 of 22
AI Research Scientist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $140,300
Conducts cutting-edge research to advance the field of artificial intelligence, developing novel algorithms and models.…
AI Robustness Researcher
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $140,300
Study and improve the robustness of AI models to distribution shift, adversarial inputs, and out-of-distribution data.…
AI Safety Engineer
Master's Degree · $135,980
Build technical systems and processes that ensure AI models behave safely, reliably, and in accordance with human…
AI Safety Researcher
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $140,300
Conducts research to ensure advanced AI systems are safe, aligned with human values, and do not cause unintended harm.
AI Security Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $131,900
Secures AI systems against prompt injection, data leakage, model abuse, unsafe tool use and supply-chain threats while…
AI Solutions Architect
Bachelor's Degree · $123,930
Designs enterprise AI solution blueprints that connect models, data, cloud services, security controls and business…
AI Solutions Consultant
Master's Degree · $101,860
Advises enterprise clients on AI/ML adoption strategy, identifies use cases, designs AI solutions, and manages…
AI Solutions Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $116,580
Design and implement custom AI solutions for enterprise customers post-sale. Work closely with customers to understand…
AI Training Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $129,680
Operates and optimizes large-scale model training runs, coordinating distributed compute, datasets, checkpoints and…
AI Workflow Automation Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $129,680
Automates multi-step business processes with AI, connecting models, agents and deterministic workflow tools to…
AI Wrapper Founder
Associate's Degree · $213,990
Develops and markets applications that leverage existing AI models to provide specialized services or solutions.
AI-Assisted Journalism Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $62,200
Integrates artificial intelligence tools into newsroom workflows including automated reporting, AI-assisted research,…
AI/LLM Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Develops AI systems and large language models; integrates LLMs into applications.
Air Quality Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $82,220
Analyzes air quality data, assesses pollution sources, and develops strategies to mitigate environmental impact and…
Air Quality Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $82,220
Monitor, analyze, and develop solutions for air quality challenges including criteria pollutant emissions, hazardous…
Algorithmic / Systematic Trader
Master's Degree · $81,100
Develops and deploys quantitative trading strategies using statistical models and algorithms, optimizing execution…
Algorithmic Trader
Bachelor's Degree · $78,660
Develops and executes algorithmic trading strategies; optimizes execution algorithms and manages automated trading…
Allergist and Immunologist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $265,930
Allergists and immunologists work out what the immune system is attacking or failing to defend, seeing patients with…
Analytical Chemist (Pharma QC)
Bachelor's Degree · $91,240
Performs chemical analysis of pharmaceutical raw materials, intermediates, and finished products using advanced…
Analytics Consultant
Bachelor's Degree · $101,860
Analyzes complex data sets to identify trends, provide actionable insights, and recommend data-driven strategies to…
Analytics Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $139,500
Optimize data models, build data pipelines, and ensure data quality and accessibility for analytical purposes by…
Analytics Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $120,230
Collect, process, and analyze data to generate insights and actionable recommendations that drive business…
Android Developer (Senior / Lead)
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Develops native Android applications using Kotlin and Jetpack Compose, handling architecture, performance, Google Play…
Android Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Designs, develops, and maintains mobile applications for Google's Android platform.
Anesthesiologist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $391,490
Administer anesthetics and analgesics for pain management prior to, during, or after surgery.
Angular Developer
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Builds enterprise web applications using Angular framework; manages complex component hierarchies and dependency…
Animal Scientist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $68,940
Animal scientists research the genetics, nutrition, and physiology of livestock such as cattle, poultry, and swine,…
Anthropologist and Archeologist
Master's Degree · $70,770
Anthropologists and archaeologists study human cultures by gathering evidence in the field, whether through recorded…
Anti-Money Laundering AML Analyst
Master's Degree · $81,100
Manage financial assets, provide strategic investment advice, and develop comprehensive financial plans for individuals…
API Gateway Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Designs and manages API gateways; handles routing, authentication, and rate limiting.
API Platform Engineer / API Developer
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Designs, builds, and manages API platforms, gateways, and developer portals, ensuring APIs are performant, secure,…
Applied AI Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $129,680
Builds production applications on top of machine-learning and foundation models, combining retrieval, evaluation,…
Applied Scientist (Machine Learning)
Master's Degree · $140,300
Apply machine learning research to real-world product problems, bridging the gap between academic research and…
Arbitrator
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $75,530
Arbitrators facilitate out-of-court settlements by hearing evidence and arguments from disputing parties, then…
Architect
Bachelor's Degree · $116,580
Designs system architecture; ensures scalability, reliability, and best practices.
ASIC Design Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $161,740
Designs, develops, and verifies Application-Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs). This involves creating detailed…
ASP.NET Core Developer
Bachelor's Degree · $92,650
Develops web applications using ASP.NET Core framework; builds REST APIs and manages database with Entity Framework.
Assistant Professor
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $77,640
Conducts research, teaches undergraduate and graduate courses, and provides service to the university and academic…
Associate Analyst (Equity Research)
Bachelor's Degree · $102,740
Equity Research Associates analyze publicly traded companies and industries, build and update financial models, conduct…
Associate Attorney
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $159,670
Represents clients in legal proceedings, conducts research, drafts legal documents, and provides legal advice. Works…
Astrobiologist / Planetary Scientist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $101,920
Studies the origin, evolution, and distribution of life in the universe, investigating extreme environments on Earth…
Astronomer
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $128,820
Astronomers analyse telescope data, build computational models, and publish findings in academic journals. They work…
Astrophysicist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $172,250
Investigate the physical properties and processes of celestial objects and the universe, using observational data,…
Atmospheric and Space Scientist
Bachelor's Degree · $99,070
Investigate atmospheric phenomena and interpret meteorological data, gathered by surface and air stations, satellites,…
Audiologist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $95,780
Diagnose and treat hearing loss, balance disorders, and auditory processing conditions using advanced diagnostic…
Automation Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Designs, develops, and implements automated solutions to streamline business processes, improve efficiency, and reduce…
Autonomous Systems Software Engineer
Master's Degree · $135,980
Develops software for autonomous vehicles, drones, and robotic systems, working on perception, planning, localization,…
Autonomous Vehicle Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Develops the sensors, software, and AI systems that enable self-driving vehicles.
Autopsy Technician
Associate's Degree · $48,430
Assists forensic pathologists and medical examiners in post-mortem examinations by preparing bodies, instruments, and…
Backend Developer
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Designs and implements server-side logic, APIs, databases, and infrastructure that power web and mobile applications at…