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 21 of 22 for Investigative careers.
1082 careers in Investigative careers, page 21 of 22
Syndicated Data Analyst (Nielsen / IRI / Circana)
Bachelor's Degree · $78,760
Analyzes syndicated retail and consumer panel data from Nielsen, Circana, and similar providers to track market share,…
Synthetic Biologist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $98,920
Engineers biological systems and organisms with novel functions by designing genetic circuits, metabolic pathways, and…
Synthetic Biology Engineer
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $109,370
Design and engineer biological systems and organisms with novel functions. Apply genetic engineering, metabolic…
Synthetic Data Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $129,680
Designs pipelines that generate, filter and validate synthetic datasets to expand coverage, protect sensitive…
System Administrator
Bachelor's Degree · $99,130
System Administrators are responsible for the upkeep, configuration, and reliable operation of computer systems,…
Systems Engineer (Hardware / Product)
Bachelor's Degree · $122,930
Manages the integration of mechanical, electrical, software, and thermal subsystems into complex products, defining…
Talent Intelligence Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $75,940
Gather, analyze, and synthesize external talent market data to inform recruiting strategy, workforce planning, and…
Tax Consultant
Bachelor's Degree · $54,920
Manage financial assets, provide strategic investment advice, and develop comprehensive financial plans for individuals…
Tax Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $166,570
Oversee tax compliance, planning, and strategy for an organization, ensuring adherence to tax laws and minimizing…
Technical / Chartist Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $102,740
Analyzes price charts, trading volume, and technical indicators to identify trading patterns and generate buy/sell…
Technical Consultant
Bachelor's Degree · $105,850
Technical Consultants advise clients on how to best use technology to meet their business objectives. They analyze…
Technical Lead
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Leads software development teams, architects technical solutions, and ensures the delivery of high-quality, scalable…
Technical Program Manager (Space)
Bachelor's Degree · $102,320
Manages complex technical programs within the space industry, overseeing project lifecycles from conception to…
Technical Program Manager (TPM)
Bachelor's Degree · $102,320
Coordinates complex, cross-functional technical programs spanning multiple engineering teams, managing dependencies,…
Technical Support Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $61,860
Provides advanced technical troubleshooting and support for software or hardware products, diagnosing complex issues…
Technical Writer / Documentation Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $90,390
Creates and maintains technical documentation for software products including API references, developer guides,…
Technology Journalist / Tech Reporter
Bachelor's Degree · $62,200
Covers the technology industry including startups, big tech companies, AI, cybersecurity, and digital culture,…
Text-to-Speech Engineer
Master's Degree · $140,300
Build neural text-to-speech systems that generate natural, expressive, and human-like speech from text. Design voice…
Thermal / Heat Transfer Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $104,110
Analyzes and designs thermal management systems for electronics, aerospace, automotive, and industrial applications,…
Thermal Energy Storage Engineer
Master's Degree · $104,110
Design and optimize thermal energy storage systems including molten salt, chilled water, ice storage, and phase change…
Think Tank Director / President
Master's Degree · $213,990
Leads a policy research institute or think tank, directing research agendas, publishing policy papers, engaging with…
Think Tank Senior Fellow
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $142,080
Conduct in-depth research, analyze policy issues, and contribute to public discourse through publications,…
Threat Hunter
Bachelor's Degree · $129,180
Proactively search for hidden threats, adversary activity, and indicators of compromise within an organisation's…
Threat Intelligence Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $116,580
Collects, analyzes, and disseminates cyber threat intelligence from open-source, commercial, and classified feeds,…
Tools Developer
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Develops and maintains software tools that enhance developer productivity, automate workflows, and improve the overall…
Tools Programmer
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Develops and maintains software tools used in game development, ensuring efficient workflows for artists, designers,…
Toxicologist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $103,410
Evaluates the safety of pharmaceutical compounds, chemicals, and consumer products by studying their adverse effects on…
Trade Compliance / Surveillance Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $80,730
Monitors trading activity for potential market abuse, insider trading, and regulatory violations, managing surveillance…
Traffic Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $100,840
Designs and optimizes traffic flow, signal systems, intersection geometry, and transportation safety improvements for…
Transportation Electrification Planner
Bachelor's Degree · $89,320
Develop comprehensive transportation electrification strategies for municipalities, transit agencies, and fleet…
Transportation Planner
Bachelor's Degree · $101,110
Transportation planners study proposed bus routes, bike lanes, and highway projects by gathering traffic data, running…
Tribology Engineer
Master's Degree · $104,110
Specializes in friction, wear, and lubrication science for mechanical systems, designing bearing systems, selecting…
Tunnel Engineer
Master's Degree · $100,840
Designs and manages the construction of tunnels for transportation, water conveyance, and utilities using methods…
TypeScript / Node.js Developer (Senior)
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Develops server-side applications and APIs using TypeScript and Node.js, building scalable backend services, real-time…
Unified Communications Architect
Bachelor's Degree · $134,050
Designs, implements, and manages unified communications systems, integrating voice, video, messaging, and collaboration…
University Professor
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $77,640
University Professors are postsecondary educators and researchers who teach academic and vocational subjects to…
Urban and Regional Planner
Master's Degree · $89,320
Urban and regional planners review land use proposals and build spatial models for municipal and county governments. A…
Urban Planner
Master's Degree · $89,320
Develops comprehensive plans and programs for the use of land and physical facilities, guiding community growth and…
Urologist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $265,930
Urologists treat urinary and male reproductive conditions through surgery, medication, and long-term monitoring. Their…
Utilization Review Nurse
Associate's Degree · $97,550
Evaluate the appropriateness and necessity of medical services, ensuring efficient use of healthcare resources.
UX Researcher
Bachelor's Degree · $104,000
Conducts user research to inform product design and strategy. Performs user interviews, usability testing, surveys, and…
Validation Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $102,440
Validation engineers write test protocols, run trials, and document results to prove that manufacturing equipment and…
Valuation Consultant
Bachelor's Degree · $67,960
Provide expert financial analysis to determine the value of businesses, assets, and liabilities for purposes such as…
Value Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $102,440
Applies value engineering methodology to analyze product functions and costs, identifying opportunities to reduce cost…
Vector Database Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $139,500
Build and optimise vector database systems that store, index, and retrieve high-dimensional embeddings for semantic…
Venture Capital Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $102,740
Manage financial assets, provide strategic investment advice, and develop comprehensive financial plans for individuals…
Veterinary practice owner
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $202,500 - $247,500 owner take-home/SDE
Veterinary practice owner owns a veterinary clinic or hospital, providing or supervising animal care while managing…
Veterinary Technician
Associate's Degree · $47,380
Assists veterinarians with medical procedures, animal care, and client education, ensuring the well-being of animal…
VFX Technical Director
Bachelor's Degree · $102,030
Develops tools, scripts, and workflows to support visual effects production, troubleshooting technical issues and…
Vibration / Acoustics Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $104,110
Analyzes and controls vibration, noise, and harshness (NVH) in automotive, aerospace, industrial, and consumer…