Mid Level Research And Development Engineer Jobs

Mid level research and development engineer jobs go to engineers ready to own complete project cycles, make design decisions with limited oversight, and guide junior teammates through technical challenges. Roles range across on-site, hybrid, and remote settings within Technology & Software, Artificial Intelligence, and Consulting & Professional Services, with employers like Google, KPMG, and Egon Zehnder hiring at this level now.

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Open roles145+
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerGoogle
Top citySan Francisco, CA
Work type81% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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Senior Staff ML Researcher - LLM Algorithmic Optimization
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Senior Staff ML Researcher - LLM Algorithmic Optimization
d-Matrix
Santa Clara, California
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
Data Science
ML (Machine Learning)
$155k - $235k/yr
Master's degree in physics

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Applied Cybersecurity AI Researcher
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Applied Cybersecurity AI Researcher
Lazarus Enterprises
Boston, Massachusetts
Cybersecurity
Product Management
Security Engineering
$180k - $200k/yr

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Wealth Management Executive Researcher
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Wealth Management Executive Researcher
AMS
New York, New York
Account Management
Business Development
Business Strategy
$90k - $119k/yr
5,001-10,000

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AI System Research and Development Engineer - Optimization
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AI System Research and Development Engineer - Optimization
Snowflake
Bellevue, Washington
Electrical Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Technical Program Management
$200k - $265k/yr
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
5,001-10,000

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AI Researcher / ML Engineer (ASR & Speech Specialist)
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AI Researcher / ML Engineer (ASR & Speech Specialist)
Lilt- Lega Italiana per la Lotta contro i Tumori
San Francisco, California
Cloud Engineering
Software Engineering
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Remote (US)
Master's degree

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Mid Level Research And Development Engineer Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Google
    Google11
  • KPMG
    KPMG7
  • Egon Zehnder
    Egon Zehnder7
  • Microsoft
    Microsoft5
  • Amazon
    Amazon5

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software52
  • Artificial Intelligence20
  • Consulting & Professional Services13
  • Retail9
  • Staffing & Recruiting8

Mid Level Research And Development Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a mid level research and development engineer job?

Position yourself around project ownership rather than task execution. Highlight work where you drove a design from concept through validation, resolved ambiguous technical problems independently, or improved a process with measurable results. Applications that show you have moved beyond following instructions and into shaping outcomes stand out most to hiring managers at this level.

Which companies hire mid level research and development engineers?

Companies hiring mid level research and development engineers right now include Google, KPMG, and Egon Zehnder, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Hiring at this level covers large manufacturers and technology firms running active R&D programs as well as growth-stage companies scaling their engineering teams.

Are there remote mid level research and development engineer jobs?

Yes, though lab-intensive roles often require on-site presence for equipment and testing. About 19% of mid level research and development engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, with remote options more common in software-focused R&D, data analysis, and systems engineering than in hands-on prototype or materials work.

How do I move up to a mid level research and development engineer role?

The move from entry level to mid level comes from accumulating ownership, not just time. Engineers who take on complete workstreams, document their findings clearly, contribute to design reviews, and demonstrate that their work improved a product or process build the profile hiring managers look for. Deepening expertise in a specific domain, such as materials, signal processing, or embedded systems, accelerates that progression.

Which industries hire the most mid level research and development engineers?

Mid Level research and development engineer roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Artificial Intelligence, and Consulting & Professional Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Those sectors drive hiring at this level because their product pipelines depend on engineers who can independently advance research from early-stage investigation through to functional prototypes or deployable systems.