Explore Data & Applied Scientist Jobs

Data and applied scientists turn complex data into practical insights, predictive models, and products that help organizations make better decisions. Explore vetted opportunities on Ladders for experienced professionals seeking roles paying $100,000 or more.

What Data and Applied Scientists Do

These professionals use statistics, machine learning, experimentation, and programming to investigate real-world problems. Depending on the role, they may build predictive systems, design and evaluate experiments, develop data-driven products, or translate analytical findings into recommendations for business and technical teams.

Common Skills and Qualifications

Employers often seek experience with Python or R, SQL, statistical modeling, machine learning, data visualization, and cloud or big-data platforms. Strong communication and the ability to connect technical work to measurable outcomes are also valuable. Requirements vary by employer, industry, and seniority.

Where These Roles Work

Data and applied scientists contribute across technology, finance, healthcare, retail, consulting, and other data-intensive industries. Teams may focus on areas such as personalization, forecasting, risk, operations, product analytics, or scientific research.

Find Your Next Data Science Role

Browse Data & Applied Scientist openings on Ladders and compare opportunities by specialization, responsibilities, and experience level. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, helping you explore roles aligned with your skills and career goals.

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$100K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team to drive the market strategy for analytics and MLOps, enhancing product positioning, enabling competitive insights, and crafting engaging launch materials to support major enterpri...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$76K - $119K *

Drive high-quality delivery of Data & AI products by leading cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities, and optimizing execution processes for maximum business impact...

Conshohocken, PARemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$185K - $230K *

Unlock your potential as a Senior Machine Learning Engineer, driving innovative AI solutions and enhancing performance across complex workflows. Collaborate with diverse teams to shape the future of A...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Transform data landscapes by designing and maintaining scalable data pipelines using Azure services, Python, and Spark. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable data solutions that...

Jersey City, NJRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Lead the design and development of our enterprise data platform, driving initiatives for data ingestion, storage, and transformation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data governance...

CanadaRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$151K - $207K *

Join a dynamic team as you leverage statistical expertise to enhance healthcare insights, mentor analysts, and drive impactful data-driven decisions through collaboration and innovative methodologies...

San Francisco, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $155K *

Drive data science initiatives to transform clinical and real-world data into actionable insights, supporting cross-functional teams in medical device research and development. Collaborate effectively...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$103K - $121K *

Champion project success by building pacing trackers and forecasting models, collaborating with Finance to enhance capacity planning and resource allocation, while providing leadership with real-time...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$115K - $175K *

Lead and innovate within our ML Operations team, driving scalable machine learning solutions. Oversee a talented group while ensuring robust integration of ML technologies, optimizing performance, and...

San Ramon, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$196K - $309K *

Oversee the architecture for enterprise search, guiding AI agents in effective information retrieval, query understanding, and context construction. Lead cross-team collaboration to enhance search qua...

Seattle, WARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Drive analytical solutions by leading projects, applying advanced data analysis, and collaborating with clients to deliver actionable insights across energy initiatives including efficiency and sustai...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$216K - $322K *

Shape the future of AI by leading ML projects from concept to production, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance recommendations, search, and messaging systems while driving measurable u...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$120K - $145K *

Build robust data platform capabilities to enhance enterprise data usability across applications, analytics, and AI. Collaborate with teams to ensure reliability and performance in data processing and...

San Jose, CARemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$105K - $160K *

Unlock potential by designing and deploying AI solutions that enhance customer success, ensuring seamless engagement and operational efficiency throughout the AI lifecycle from concept to improvement...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$162K - $170K *

Drive advanced machine learning solutions as a key contributor to our perception team, focusing on deep learning and computer vision to enhance robotics technology and bring innovative models from ide...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $155K *

Unlock your potential by leading a dynamic Data Science team to transform commercial challenges into impactful, scalable solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive data-driven decision-making a...

Ontario, CARemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$130K - $155K *

Join a dynamic team to transform commercial challenges into impactful Data Science solutions. Lead and mentor Data Scientists while collaborating with stakeholders to embed predictive models that driv...

Wilmington, DERemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$192K - $213K *

Transform data into insights by building robust calibration systems for multispectral infrared imagery. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality data products for environmental m...

Denver, CORemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Elevate clinical research by assisting with study design, medical monitoring, and compliance to ensure effective execution of clinical trials and contribute positively to patient outcomes in alignment...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's redefining data engineering by building scalable data systems and interfaces. You'll design data models, develop real-world use cases, and ensure reliable data flows, all while writ...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$184K - $262K *

Drive innovation in Search by leveraging machine learning to enhance personalized discovery experiences for millions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build scalable solutions that redefine...

New York, NYRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$140K - $270K *

Lead the charge in transforming healthcare workflows with AI solutions, optimizing performance, and collaborating across teams to create scalable systems that enhance clinical and revenue outcomes...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $160K *

Transform data into actionable insights by owning the analytics pipeline from ingestion to visualization. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create trusted models and metrics that empower deci...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$95K - $115K *

Support clinical studies by assisting with scientific conduct, data reconciliation, and protocol management. Engage with stakeholders to ensure compliance and operational excellence across multiple st...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Drive clinical innovation by supporting the operational delivery of pivotal studies, collaborating cross-functionally, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Play a key role in the medical m...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Data or Applied Scientist do?question toggle

    A Data or Applied Scientist applies methods such as statistical analysis, machine learning, and experimentation to solve practical problems, generate insights, and support data-driven products or decisions.

  • What skills are commonly required for Data & Applied Scientist jobs?question toggle

    Commonly requested skills include Python or R, SQL, statistics, machine learning, data visualization, and experience working with large datasets. Employers may also value communication, experimentation, and domain knowledge.

  • How is an applied scientist different from a data scientist?question toggle

    The titles overlap and vary by employer. Applied scientists often emphasize developing and deploying methods or models to address specific product or operational problems, while data scientists may cover a broader mix of analysis, experimentation, modeling, and business insights.

  • What industries hire Data and Applied Scientists?question toggle

    Technology, finance, healthcare, retail, consulting, and many other industries hire these professionals to support areas such as forecasting, personalization, risk analysis, research, and product development.

  • How can I find Data & Applied Scientist jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Explore Ladders for vetted professional Data & Applied Scientist opportunities paying $100,000 or more, and review each listing for its qualifications, responsibilities, and compensation details.