Mid Level Research Engineer Jobs

Mid level research engineer jobs go to engineers ready to own projects end to end, contribute to cross-functional decisions, and guide junior colleagues without constant oversight. Hiring runs across Technology & Software, Artificial Intelligence, and Science & Research, with 27% of openings offering remote or hybrid work, and employers like Scale AI, Skild AI, and RoboForce competing for research engineers at this level now.

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Open roles71
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerScale AI
Top citySan Francisco, CA
Work type73% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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Snowflake
Senior/Staff System Research Engineer – LLM Inference Optimization
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Senior/Staff System Research Engineer – LLM Inference Optimization
Snowflake
Chicago, Illinois
Business Development
Growth Marketing
Marketing
$165k - $289k/yr
Remote (US)
Master's degree in business administration
5,001-10,000

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TikTok
Senior Research Scientist/Software Engineer
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TikTok
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Senior Research Scientist/Software Engineer
TikTok
San Jose, California
Software Engineering
Data Science & Analytics
Cloud & DevOps
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
Data Science
Backend Engineering
$254k - $588k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Saint-Gobain
Senior Research Engineer
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Saint-Gobain
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Senior Research Engineer
Saint-Gobain
Malvern, Pennsylvania
Customer Service & Support
Customer Support
Product Management
Technical Program Management
Remote (US)
Doctoral degree in chemistry

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Freenome
Senior Bioinformatics Research Engineer
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Freenome
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Senior Bioinformatics Research Engineer
Freenome
Brisbane, California
Data Science & Analytics
Software Engineering
Data Engineering
Data Science
$162k - $227k
Hybrid
Doctorate

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St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Research Laboratory Infrastructure Engineer
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St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
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Research Laboratory Infrastructure Engineer
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Memphis, Tennessee
IT Support & Systems Administration
Cybersecurity
Technical Product & Program Management
IT Support
Systems Administration
Network Engineering
Technical Program Management
$155k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Mid Level Research Engineer Job Market

Who's Hiring

Scale AI
Scale AI5 open roles
Skild AI
Skild AI3 open roles
RoboForce
RoboForce3 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software25
  • Artificial Intelligence7
  • Science & Research6
  • Education5
  • Medical Devices4

Mid Level Research Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a mid level research engineer job?

Position yourself around ownership and outcomes, not just tasks completed. Highlight projects where you drove the research direction, made design decisions, or delivered results with limited supervision. Tailor your resume to show depth in a specialization, whether that is machine learning, materials science, or another domain, and make your individual contributions clear in collaborative projects. Concrete impact beats a long list of tools.

Which companies hire mid level research engineers?

Companies hiring mid level research engineers right now include Scale AI, Skild AI, and RoboForce, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a mix of technology firms, large industrial companies, and research-intensive organizations that need engineers who can take ownership of work streams rather than requiring close direction.

Are there remote mid level research engineer jobs?

Yes, though availability varies by specialty and employer. About 27% of mid level research engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting broad adoption of flexible arrangements in research-driven roles. Lab-dependent and hardware-focused positions are more likely to require on-site presence, while computational, data, and software research roles tend to offer the most flexibility.

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

Progression from entry level into mid level research engineering comes from building depth in a specific domain and demonstrating that you can work independently. Over your first few years, focus on owning discrete pieces of larger projects, producing work that others build on, and developing the judgment to know when to move forward versus when to raise a problem. Mentorship and peer feedback accelerate this growth significantly.

Which industries hire the most mid level research engineers?

Mid Level research engineer roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Artificial Intelligence, and Science & Research, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These sectors invest heavily in applied research and need engineers who can bridge foundational work and practical implementation, making mid level candidates with demonstrated project ownership especially competitive.