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 20 of 22 for Investigative careers.
1082 careers in Investigative careers, page 20 of 22
Social Media Analyst / Social Listening Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $78,760
Analyzes social media performance data, conducts social listening and sentiment analysis, tracks competitor activity,…
Social Science Research Assistant
Bachelor's Degree · $61,990
Social science research assistants clean datasets, run statistical models, and manage study documentation for senior…
Sociologist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $106,030
Sociologists study how groups form and shape each other's lives, using surveys, interviews, and statistical software to…
Software Architect
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Defines the high-level structure of software systems, making critical technology decisions on architecture patterns,…
Software Developer
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Software developers write code to build programs used in everything from flight booking to traffic systems. They spend…
Software Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Designs, develops, tests, and maintains software applications and systems using programming languages, frameworks, and…
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Tester
Bachelor's Degree · $104,300
Software quality assurance analysts write test scripts, run them against new and updated code, and log every failure in…
Soil Scientist
Master's Degree · $78,850
Conduct research in breeding, physiology, production, yield, and management of crops and agricultural plants or trees,…
Solo Practice Attorney
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $159,670
Advise clients on legal matters, represent them in court, and draft legal documents. This role demands meticulous…
Solutions Architect (Cloud/Enterprise)
Bachelor's Degree · $116,580
Designs and validates complex technical solutions for enterprise customers, creating architecture diagrams, integration…
Solutions Engineer / Pre-Sales Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $124,900
Partners with sales teams to provide technical expertise during the sales process, delivering product demos, building…
Space Systems Consultant
Master's Degree · $134,960
Advises clients on the design, development, and implementation of complex space systems, leveraging expertise in…
Spatial Computing Developer
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Build applications for augmented reality, virtual reality, and mixed reality platforms. Design immersive 3D…
Spatial Computing Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Designs, builds, and optimizes software experiences that blend digital content with the physical world using XR…
Speech AI Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $129,680
Builds speech-recognition and speech-understanding systems, improving transcription accuracy, streaming behavior,…
Speech Recognition Engineer
Master's Degree · $140,300
Build and optimize automatic speech recognition systems that convert spoken audio to text with high accuracy across…
Sports / Performance Biomechanist
Master's Degree · $93,750
Applies biomechanical analysis to optimize athletic performance and reduce injury risk, using motion capture, force…
Sports Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $120,230
Collects, analyzes, and interprets data related to sports performance, team dynamics, and competitive strategies to…
Sports Data Analyst / Performance Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $120,230
Collects, analyzes, and interprets athletic performance data using video analysis, GPS tracking, wearable sensors, and…
Sports Medicine Physician
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $265,930
Diagnose, treat, and help prevent injuries that occur during sporting events, athletic training, and physical…
Sports Nutritionist / Performance Dietitian
Master's Degree · $76,400
Develops individualized nutrition plans to optimize athletic performance, recovery, and body composition, advising on…
Sports Performance Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $120,230
Collect, analyse, and interpret performance data from athletes and teams to inform coaching decisions and improve…
Sports Psychologist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $110,840
Applies psychological principles to optimize athletic performance, helping athletes manage competition anxiety, build…
Sports Statistician
Bachelor's Degree · $105,650
Collect, analyse, and interpret statistical data from sporting events to support team performance analysis, broadcast…
Spring Boot Developer
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Develops enterprise Java applications using Spring Boot framework; manages microservices and REST APIs.
SQL Developer
Bachelor's Degree · $139,500
Designs, develops, and maintains robust database solutions, ensuring data integrity, performance, and security for…
Staff Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Senior technical expert; drives technical strategy across multiple teams and projects.
Staff Software Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Senior individual contributor who drives technical direction across multiple teams, designs complex systems, mentors…
Statistical Programmer
Bachelor's Degree · $105,650
Develops, validates, and maintains statistical programs for data analysis, reporting, and visualization in research or…
Statistician
Master's Degree · $105,650
Statisticians design studies, analyze data, and deliver findings to clients in healthcare, government, and finance.…
Stem Cell Researcher
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $103,410
Investigates stem cell biology including pluripotency, differentiation, and regenerative potential, developing…
Storage Engineer / SAN Administrator
Bachelor's Degree · $139,500
Designs and manages enterprise storage infrastructure including SAN, NAS, and object storage systems, handling capacity…
Stormwater Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $100,840
Designs stormwater management systems including detention basins, bioretention, green infrastructure, and conveyance…
Strategic Finance Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $107,120
Models the financial impact of growth initiatives, pricing, hiring, capital allocation and operating scenarios so…
Structural Biologist / Crystallographer
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $127,410
Determines three-dimensional structures of proteins and macromolecular complexes using X-ray crystallography, cryo-EM,…
Structural Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $100,840
Designs and analyzes structural systems for buildings, bridges, towers, and other structures, ensuring they safely…
Structured Products Specialist
Master's Degree · $102,740
Designs and prices complex structured financial products including CLOs, CDOs, asset-backed securities, and bespoke…
Subject Matter Expert
Bachelor's Degree · $83,050
Provide authoritative guidance, insights, and solutions based on deep expertise in a specific field, supporting…
Supply Chain AI Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $82,320
Apply AI and machine learning to supply chain operations to improve demand forecasting, inventory optimisation,…
Supply Chain Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $82,320
Optimizes logistics and operations to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve customer satisfaction.
Supply Chain Automation Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $102,440
Designs and implements automation solutions across supply chain operations including RPA, IoT integration, and workflow…
Supply Chain Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $102,440
Optimizes supply chain operations through engineering analysis, designing logistics networks, improving material flow,…
Supply Chain Systems Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $82,320
Analyzes, configures, and supports supply chain technology systems including ERP, TMS, WMS, and planning tools to…
Surgical Physician Assistant
Master's Degree · $135,880
Assist surgeons in the operating room, performing tasks such as suturing, wound closure, and patient management.
Survey Methodologist / Sampling Statistician
Master's Degree · $105,650
Designs statistically rigorous survey instruments, sampling frames, and weighting methodologies for government…
Survey Researcher
Master's Degree · $69,460
Survey researchers design questionnaires, choose sampling methods, and collect data for organisations making policy or…
Sustainability Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $83,050
Collect, analyze, and report on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) data to support corporate sustainability…
Sustainability Consultant
Bachelor's Degree · $83,050
Develops and implements strategies for organizations to operate in an environmentally and socially responsible manner,…
Sustainability Data Scientist
Master's Degree · $120,230
Apply advanced data science and machine learning techniques to analyze large-scale environmental and sustainability…
Sustainability Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $83,050
Sustainability specialists help organisations cut waste, reduce emissions, and meet green building standards. The work…