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Trexquant Investment

Senior Data Engineer

New York, NY · On-site

$150K - $200K/yr

Working closely with quantitative researchers, data platform engineers, and infrastructure teams, this person will ensure that market, reference, and alternative data is accurate, reliable, and ...

Point72

Data Engineer, Proprietary Research

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$126K - $151K/yr

Point72 is a leading global alternative investment firm, and they are seeking a Data Engineer to join their Proprietary Research team. The role involves designing and building data solutions to help ...

Point72

Data Engineer, Proprietary Research

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$126K - $151K/yr

Point72 is a leading global alternative investment firm, and they are seeking a Data Engineer for their Proprietary Research team. In this role, you will design and build solutions to extract ...

Roku

Senior Research Data Scientist

New York, NY

$330K - $375K/yr

... engineering leaders to make material and measurable impacts on the success and growth of the ... About the role As a Senior Research Data Scientist on Roku's Data Science team, you will lead the ...

Roku

Senior Research Data Scientist

New York, NY · On-site

$330K - $375K/yr

About the role As a Senior Research Data Scientist on Roku's Data Science team, you will lead the ... Work cross-functionally with Data Engineering, Product Management, and Core Analytics to translate ...

Jane Street

Data Engineer

New York, NY

$125K - $150K/yr

As a Data Engineering intern, you'll learn how we turn messy, real-world data into reliable foundations for research and trading. You'll write Python, SQL, and OCaml; use open-source tools and ...

Jane Street

Data Engineer

New York, NY · On-site

$125K - $150K/yr

As a Data Engineering intern, you'll learn how we turn messy, real-world data into reliable foundations for research and trading. You'll write Python, SQL, and OCaml; use open-source tools and ...

Regard

Data Engineer

New York, NY · On-site

$160K - $190K/yr

Collaborate with Product, Engineering, and Research teams to deliver data and insights that inform business and product decisions * Investigate pipeline failures, data inconsistencies, and upstream ...

Regard

Data Engineer

New York, NY · Remote

$160K - $190K/yr

Collaborate with Product, Engineering, and Research teams to deliver data and insights that inform business and product decisions * Investigate pipeline failures, data inconsistencies, and upstream ...

Point72

Data Engineer

New York, NY · On-site

$125K - $150K/yr

The core of our effort is rigorous research into a wide range of market anomalies, fueled by our ... data science/analytics. * Strong combination of quantitative skills and programming skills.

Jump Trading

Data Engineer

New York, NY · On-site

$200K - $250K/yr

At Jump, research outcomes drive more than superior risk adjusted returns. We design, develop, and deploy technologies that change our world, fund start-ups across industries, and partner with ...

Point72

Data Engineer

New York, NY · On-site

$125K - $150K/yr

The core of our effort is rigorous research into a wide range of market anomalies, fueled by our ... data science/analytics. * Strong combination of quantitative skills and programming skills.

Uncountable

Scientific Data Engineer

New York, NY · On-site

$125K - $150K/yr

Our goal is to revolutionize industrial research and development. We're looking for motivated ... Requirements Computer science, data analysis and/or data engineering coursework Interest in a ...

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How much do research data engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for research data engineer in Edison, NJ is $109,750.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $107,700.00 and $107,700.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Research Data Engineer vs Data Scientist?

AspectResearch Data EngineerData Scientist
Required CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in CS, Data Engineering, or related fields; experience with data pipelinesBachelor's or Master's in CS, Statistics, or related fields; proficiency in analytics and modeling
Work EnvironmentDeveloping data infrastructure, building pipelines, managing large datasetsAnalyzing data, creating models, generating insights
Employer & Industry UsageResearch institutions, tech companies, academiaTech firms, finance, healthcare, marketing
Common Search & ComparisonOften compared for data handling roles, infrastructure focusCompared for analytical and modeling roles

The main difference is that Research Data Engineers focus on building and maintaining data infrastructure and pipelines, while Data Scientists primarily analyze data and develop models. Both roles require strong technical skills and often overlap, but their core responsibilities differ in focus and daily tasks.

What cities near Edison, NJ are hiring for Research Data Engineer jobs?

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Infographic showing various Research Data Engineer job openings in Edison, NJ as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 86% Full Time, 12% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $109,750 per year, or $52.8 per hour.

Research Data Storage Developer

Princeton, NJ • On-site

RiseIT Solutions
201 - 500 employees
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$114K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 22 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Build, test, debug, and document software designed to support research data management, including metadata extraction and data movement workflows

  • Develop interfaces for the TigerData presentation layer using API and integrate with data sources such as TigerData, ORCID, Globus, cloud storage, and existing data repositories

  • Analyze, transform, migrate, and process data and metadata, and build tools and workflows to validate research data submissions

Job description

Title: Research Data Storage Developer (15005)
Location: Princeton, NJ (08540)
Type: Perm Role
Rate: $114K per year
Education: Bachelor's degree
Reporting to the Director of Advanced Data and Storage Management, this 3-year term position will provide critical development work on the configuration of custom integrations, workflow, and data extraction processes to assist with the implementation of TigerData, a data storage and management system that supports the advancement of research at the client. Understanding the needs of faculty researchers and collaborating with developers in the Library, you will develop processes and tools for metadata entry and management, automated metadata harvesting from common file types and other campus systems, and automation workflows for ensuring smooth transitions between storage stages, including movement of data to publication and long-term archive.
This is a 3-year benefits-eligible term position.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
  • Build, test, debug, and document software designed to support research data management, including discovery, metadata extraction from common file types and other campus systems, and data movement workflows
  • Develop interfaces for the TigerData presentation layer using API
  • Integrate with data sources such as TigerData, ORCID, Globus, cloud storage, and existing data repositories.
  • Analyze, transform, migrate, and process data and metadata
  • Build tools and workflows to validate research data submissions
  • Automate and streamline manual or inefficient tasks
  • Help plan and estimate work on software projects
  • Embedded with a team of PUL developers working in an agile environment
  • Maintain a strong partnership with the PUL software development group to enhance collaboration in the implementation of TigerData
Qualifications
Essential Qualifications:
  • Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience as a developer working in an environment that includes complex software systems, object-oriented programming, web-based applications and services, and distributed architecture
  • Demonstrated experience with an object oriented language, preferably Ruby or Java
  • Experience building complex web forms that drive workflows and meet contemporary usability guidelines using modern HTML, CSS, and Javascript frameworks
  • Demonstrated experience with test-driven development, preferably using RSpec or JUnit
  • Ability to work in a Linux-based environment
  • Willingness to learn new technologies and data/metadata formats
  • Experience with Agile software development practices
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Education: A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience with relevant cultural heritage metadata formats (such as MARC, MODS, and Dublin Core); ideally with archival and/or geospatial metadata formats
  • Experience with Python or R
  • Experience with research data management and institutional repositories
  • Experience with data harvesting APIs such as OAI-PMH or ResourceSync
  • Familiarity with best practices for data modeling and data management
  • Experience working on and contributing to open source software projects
  • Proficiency with common tools for source code version control, collaboration, and deployment; such as Git, GitHub, Capistrano and Ansible
  • Experience with DevOps and deployment automation
Advanced degree in Library Science, Computer Science, Geographic Information Systems, or another research field.

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