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 22 of 22 for Investigative careers.
1082 careers in Investigative careers, page 22 of 22
Virologist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $103,410
Studies viruses and their interactions with host organisms, researching viral pathogenesis, evolution, diagnostics, and…
Virtualization Engineer (VMware / Hyper-V)
Bachelor's Degree · $99,130
Designs, deploys, and manages virtualized server and desktop infrastructure using VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V, or…
Vision-Language Model Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $129,680
Develops and adapts models that connect visual inputs with language, supporting tasks such as document understanding,…
Voice AI Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $129,680
Develops real-time voice agents by combining speech recognition, language models, tool execution and speech synthesis…
Voice of Customer Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $78,760
Collects, analyzes, and interprets customer feedback to identify trends and insights for product and service…
VoIP / Telephony Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $134,050
Designs and manages enterprise voice and telephony systems including VoIP platforms, SIP trunking, PBX systems, and…
Volcanologist / Geophysicist
Bachelor's Degree · $101,920
Studies volcanic processes, seismic activity, and Earth's internal dynamics to understand eruption mechanisms, assess…
VP Engineering
Master's Degree · $175,140
Leads and scales engineering organizations, setting technical vision and strategy to deliver innovative products.…
VP of Medical Affairs
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $123,860
Directs medical affairs activities, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, regulatory compliance, and high…
Vue.js Developer
Bachelor's Degree · $92,650
Develops web applications using Vue.js framework; builds reactive UIs and manages component architecture.
Vulnerability Management Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $116,580
Manages the enterprise vulnerability management program, conducting regular scans, prioritizing findings by risk,…
Vulnerability Researcher
Bachelor's Degree · $116,580
Discover, analyse, and document security vulnerabilities in software, hardware, and network systems through reverse…
Warehouse Management System (WMS) Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $105,850
Configures, maintains, and optimizes warehouse management systems to improve operational efficiency, troubleshoot…
Waste Management Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $80,730
Develop and implement waste reduction, recycling, and waste management programmes for organisations, municipalities,…
Watchmaker
Certificate or Vocational Training · $67,230
Watchmakers repair, clean, and maintain mechanical and quartz watches and clocks. This involves disassembling intricate…
Water Quality Scientist
Bachelor's Degree · $82,220
Monitor, analyze, and develop solutions for water quality challenges in rivers, lakes, groundwater, and coastal…
Water Resource Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $100,840
Plans and designs water supply, stormwater management, flood control, and watershed systems, using hydrology and…
Water Resource Manager
Master's Degree · $167,220
Manage water resources to ensure sustainable supply, quality, and distribution for communities, agriculture, and…
Water Resource Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $167,220
Water resource specialists model how water moves through landscapes, then use those findings to help cities, farms, and…
Wealth Management Associate
Bachelor's Degree · $105,070
Support financial advisors in managing client portfolios, developing financial plans, and providing investment advice.
Weather Presenter / Broadcast Meteorologist
Bachelor's Degree · $99,070
Presents weather forecasts on television and digital platforms, interpreting meteorological data, creating graphics,…
Web3 Developer
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Develops decentralized web applications; builds on blockchain platforms and protocols.
Web3 Full-Stack Developer
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Develops full-stack Web3 applications; integrates blockchain with frontend and backend systems.
Wetland Scientist
Bachelor's Degree · $82,220
Conduct wetland delineations, functional assessments, and mitigation banking analyses to support permitting for…
Wind Power Forecasting Analyst
Master's Degree · $120,230
Develop and maintain statistical and machine learning models to forecast wind energy production for grid operators,…
Wind Turbine Design Engineer
Master's Degree · $104,110
Design and optimize wind turbine components including blades, nacelles, towers, and drivetrains to maximize energy…
Windows Systems Administrator / Active Directory Admin
Bachelor's Degree · $99,130
Manages Windows Server environments and Active Directory infrastructure, handling user provisioning, Group Policy,…
Wireless Network Engineer (Wi-Fi / RF)
Bachelor's Degree · $134,050
Designs and manages enterprise wireless networks, conducting RF site surveys, deploying access points, optimizing…
WordPress Developer / WP Engineer
No Formal Education Needed · $92,650
Develops custom WordPress themes, plugins, and enterprise WordPress solutions, handling PHP development, Gutenberg…
Workforce Planning Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $75,940
Develop and maintain workforce planning models that forecast talent supply and demand, identify skills gaps, and inform…
Zoologist
Bachelor's Degree · $76,780
Zoologists study the behavior of animals and wildlife, including their diseases and genetics, in various environments…
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologist
Bachelor's Degree · $76,780
Zoologists and wildlife biologists study animal behavior, genetics, and diseases to inform conservation decisions for…