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 7 of 22 for Investigative careers.
1082 careers in Investigative careers, page 7 of 22
Developer Advocate / Developer Relations Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Bridges the gap between a technology company and its developer community, creating technical content, speaking at…
Developer Experience (DevEx) Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Improves the internal developer experience by building developer tools, CLI frameworks, SDKs, documentation systems,…
Developer Experience Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Design and improve the experience of developers using APIs, SDKs, and developer platforms. Create documentation, build…
Developer Productivity Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Improve the productivity and experience of software engineering teams by building internal tools, optimising…
DevOps Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
A DevOps engineer builds the automated pipelines that carry code from development into production, writing…
DevOps Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Manages deployment and infrastructure; automates CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure.
DevSecOps Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $129,180
Integrates security practices into the DevOps pipeline, automating security controls and ensuring compliance throughout…
Digital Accessibility Specialist
Certificate or Vocational Training · $104,000
Ensures digital products (websites, apps, content) are accessible to people with disabilities, conducting audits,…
Digital Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $78,760
Analyze data from digital channels to understand user behavior, optimize online campaigns, and enhance digital…
Digital Analytics Manager / Web Analytics Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $78,760
Leads digital analytics strategy, managing website/app measurement, attribution modeling, tag management, and…
Digital Forensics Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $116,580
A digital forensics analyst examines computers, servers, and network logs to uncover evidence of intrusion, fraud, or…
Digital Forensics Analyst (Media)
Bachelor's Degree · $116,580
Investigate the authenticity and provenance of digital media content to including images, videos, and audio to using…
Digital Pathology Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $139,500
Manage and operate digital pathology systems, ensuring accurate, secure, and accessible digital pathology data while…
Digital Supply Chain Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $82,320
Optimizes and manages the flow of goods, information, and finances across the supply chain using digital technologies…
Digital Twin Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $102,440
Digital twin engineers build software replicas of real physical systems, from turbines to factory lines, fed by live…
Director of Clinical Genomics
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $167,220
Directs the strategic planning, implementation, and oversight of clinical genomics programs, ensuring high-quality…
Director of People Analytics
Master's Degree · $149,280
Leads the strategic development and implementation of data-driven insights to optimize human resources functions.…
Director of Research
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $167,220
Leads and oversees research initiatives, sets strategic direction for research projects, manages research teams, and…
Disaster Preparedness Policy Analyst
Master's Degree · $142,080
Researches, analyzes, and develops policies and plans to mitigate the impact of natural disasters, public health…
Distinguished Engineer / Engineering Fellow
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Serves as the highest individual contributor in a software organization, setting technical vision across the company,…
Distributed Energy Resource Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $120,630
Design, deploy, and optimize distributed energy resource programs including rooftop solar, battery storage, demand…
Distributed Systems Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Designs and builds large-scale distributed systems including consensus protocols, distributed storage, message queues,…
Distributed Training Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Build and optimise the infrastructure and software systems that enable training of large neural networks across…
Distribution Network Planner
Bachelor's Degree · $88,940
Designs and optimizes distribution network strategies including facility locations, inventory positioning, and…
Django/React Developer
Bachelor's Degree · $92,650
Builds full-stack applications combining Django backend with React frontend; manages REST APIs and database design.
Doctor / Physician (General Practice)
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $244,180
Diagnoses and treats illnesses, injuries, and medical conditions in patients, providing primary care, preventive…
Drone Fleet Manager
High School Diploma · $105,770
Oversee the deployment, management, and maintenance of drone fleets for various purposes, ensuring regulatory…
Drug Discovery Scientist / Hit-to-Lead Chemist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $91,240
Identifies and optimizes early-stage drug candidates through high-throughput screening, structure-activity relationship…
Drug Information Specialist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $140,910
Provides evidence-based drug information to healthcare professionals, patients, and internal teams, answering medical…
Drug Safety / Pharmacovigilance Scientist
Master's Degree · $103,410
Monitors, evaluates, and reports adverse drug reactions and safety signals throughout a drug's lifecycle, ensuring…
E-commerce Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $92,650
Develops e-commerce platforms; handles payments, inventory, and customer experience.
Ecological Restoration Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $82,220
Plan and implement ecological restoration projects that rehabilitate degraded ecosystems including wetlands, prairies,…
Ecologist / Conservation Biologist
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $76,780
Studies ecosystems, species interactions, and biodiversity to inform conservation strategies, conducting field…
Economic Consultant
Master's Degree · $124,720
Analyze economic and statistical data, prepare comprehensive reports, and formulate strategic plans to address complex…
Economist
Master's Degree · $124,720
Economists build models to forecast how policy changes, interest rates, or market shifts affect people and firms, then…
Edge Computing Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Develops software for edge computing environments including IoT gateways, CDN edge functions, and on-device AI,…
EDI Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $105,850
Analyzes, designs, and develops specifications for enhancements and extensions with EDI application interfaces and…
EdTech Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Develops educational technology systems; builds learning platforms and tools.
Education Lawyer
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $159,670
Advise clients on legal matters, represent them in court, and draft legal documents. This role demands meticulous…
Educational Technology Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $77,440
Design, develop, and implement technology-enhanced learning solutions and instructional materials.
EEG Technologist
Certificate or Vocational Training · $50,290
Perform electroencephalograms to record brain activity and assist in diagnosing neurological conditions.
EHS Consultant
Bachelor's Degree · $90,150
Advise organizations on environmental, health, and safety regulations and best practices.
EHS Coordinator
Bachelor's Degree · $90,150
Coordinates and implements environmental, health, and safety programs to ensure compliance with regulations and promote…
EHS Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $90,150
Develop and implement environmental, health, and safety programs to ensure compliance with regulations and promote a…
Electronics Engineer, Except Computer
Bachelor's Degree · $130,220
Designs, develops, tests, and supervises the manufacturing and installation of electronic equipment, components, and…
Electronics Engineering Technician
Associate's Degree · $78,190
Electronics Engineering Technicians assist engineers in designing, developing, testing, and manufacturing electronic…
Embedded Systems Developer
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Develops firmware and embedded software; works with microcontrollers and hardware integration.
Embedded Systems Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Develops embedded software; works on firmware and low-level system programming.
Embedded Systems Software Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $135,980
Develops firmware and software for embedded systems including microcontrollers, real-time operating systems, and…
Emergency Medicine Physician
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $335,550
Emergency medicine physicians assess and treat unscheduled patients across twelve-hour shifts, making fast decisions…