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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At Snowflake, we are powering the era of the agentic enterprise. To usher in this new era, we seek AI-native thinkers across every function who are energized by the opportunity to reinvent how they work. You don’t just use tools; you possess an innate curiosity, treating AI as a high-trust collaborator that is core to how you solve problems and accelerate your impact. We look for low-ego individuals who thrive in dynamic and fast-moving environments and move with an experimental mindset — who rapidly test emerging capabilities to discover simpler, more powerful ways to deliver results. At Snowflake, your role isn't just to execute a function, but to help redefine the future of how work gets done.
We are looking for a Senior Solution Engineer who is accustomed to solving customer’s most complex problems and closing large deals. In this role you will work directly with the sales team and channel partners to understand the needs of our customers, strategize on how to navigate winning sales cycles, provide compelling value-based demonstrations, support enterprise Proof of Concepts, and ultimately close business.
As a Snowflake Solution Engineer you must share our passion about reinventing the database space, thrive in a dynamic environment and have the flexibility and willingness to jump in and get things done. You are equally comfortable in both a business and technical context, interacting with executives and talking shop with technical audiences.
This is a remote role that requires about 25% travel. Candidates can sit anywhere in the USA.
IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL GET TO:
Present Snowflake technology and vision to executives and technical contributors at prospects and customers
Work hands-on with prospects and customers to demonstrate and communicate the value of Snowflake technology throughout the sales cycle, from demo to proof of concept to design and implementation
Immerse yourself in the ever-evolving industry, maintaining a deep understanding of competitive and complementary technologies and vendors and how to position Snowflake in relation to them.
Collaborate with Product Management, Engineering, and Marketing to continuously improve Snowflake’s products and marketing
ON DAY ONE WE WILL EXPECT YOU TO HAVE:
5-7+ years of industry experience with a minimum of 5 years within a pre-sales environment
Outstanding presenting skills to both technical and executive audiences, whether impromptu on a whiteboard or using presentations and demos.
5+ years of experience building and deploying machine learning and generative AI solutions in the cloud.
Possesses a proactive curiosity for the AI landscape, striving to be a visionary and technical thought partner for customers navigating the space.
A proven ability to leverage AI code generation tools to accelerate productivity and efficiency.
Broad range of experience within large-scale Database and/or Data Warehouse technology, ETL, analytics and cloud technologies. For example, Data Lake, Data Mesh, Data Fabric
Hands-on expertise with SQL,SQL analytics, and Python.
Ability to connect a customer’s specific business problems and Snowflake’s solutions
Ability to do deep discovery of customer’s architecture framework and connect those with Snowflake Data Architecture.
University degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics or related fields, or equivalent experience preferred. Masters in DataScience or Business Administration is a plus.
Experience with GSIs (EY, Deloitte, Accenture, etc), would be beneficial, but not required
Expect approximately 30% travel
ABOUT OUR TEAM
Our Solution Engineers are customer obsessed and we believe in the value we can add and stay honest about it. We love to learn, are open to giving and receiving feedback and are passionate about making our clients successful. Our team works to ensure data is accessible, usable and valuable to everyone.
Every Snowflake employee is expected to follow the company’s confidentiality and security standards for handling sensitive data. Snowflake employees must abide by the company’s data security plan as an essential part of their duties. It is every employee's duty to keep customer information secure and confidential.
Snowflake is growing fast, and we’re scaling our team to help enable and accelerate our growth. We are looking for people who share our values, challenge ordinary thinking, and push the pace of innovation while building a future for themselves and Snowflake.
How do you want to make your impact?
For jobs located in the United States, please visit the job posting on the Snowflake Careers Site for salary and benefits information: careers.snowflake.com
The following represents the expected range of compensation for this role:
- This role is eligible to participate in Snowflake's commission plan and it is common for employees in this role to receive total on-target earnings of $220,000 - $288,750. The estimated base salary for this role is $165,000 - $216,562.
- Additionally, this role is eligible to participate in Snowflake’s equity plan.
The successful candidate’s starting salary will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills, experience, and geographic location. This role is also eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes: medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; flexible spending & health savings account; at least 12 paid holidays; paid time off; parental leave; employee assistance program; and other company benefits.
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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.