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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Lead Applied Scientist, Search & Information Retrieval
$147K - $274K *
Transform the future of search and information retrieval by designing and deploying large-scale systems that enhance legal, tax, and accounting content, ensuring reliable and measurable impact across...
1 week ago
$131K - $200K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of data platforms by developing scalable solutions for analytics and AI workloads. Collaborate on impactful projects using cutting-edge tools to enhance data reli...
Today
$164K - $205K *
Elevate scientific rigor in real-world evidence development. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure agent conceptualization and evaluation meet scientific standards, driving impactful solut...
1 week ago
$80K - $95K *
Join a dynamic team to analyze data and create dashboards that enhance facility maintenance operations, driving performance improvements and ensuring data accuracy for informed decision-making...
3 weeks ago
Staff Applied AI Engineer - Enterprise AI Solutions
$230K - $360K *
Elevate customer success by designing and deploying innovative Gen AI and ML solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to translate complex needs into impactful AI tools, ensuring reliability and busin...
2 weeks ago
Principal Applied Scientist (User Modeling)
$195K - $312K *
Advance user modeling by driving complex AI projects end-to-end, collaborating with cross-functional teams to translate cutting-edge research into impactful solutions for home shopping experiences...
6 days ago
$72K - $108K *
Shape the future of data analytics by designing and building a robust data layer in BigQuery. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to standardize metrics and enable self-service analytics, ensuring...
Reposted 1 week ago
Senior Product Manager, Applied AI
$153K - $213K *
Drive efficiency by automating internal processes, enhancing productivity across teams. Collaborate with stakeholders to identify bottlenecks, implement AI solutions, and ensure measurable impact on w...
2 weeks ago
$141K - $234K *
Transform healthcare analytics by leveraging advanced statistics and machine learning to uncover insights from complex datasets. Collaborate with experts to innovate and develop data-driven solutions...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Senior Director, Frontier AI Research, Bay Area, NY
$210K - $250K *
Lead the development of innovative AI solutions by engaging with top researchers and translating complex research objectives into actionable plans. Drive the growth of our Frontier AI unit through tec...
Reposted 1 week ago
Machine Learning Engineering Manager
$232K - $303K *
Transform the user experience by leading innovative projects that enhance product functionality and drive customer satisfaction across diverse teams and platforms...
5 days ago
Sr Director Analyst- Analytics & AI
$172K - $202K *
Lead the charge in delivering impactful research and insights in analytics and AI. Collaborate with clients to identify needs, drive strategies, and produce high-quality content that shapes market tre...
2 weeks ago
Senior Data Scientist - Growth
$200K - $250K *
Drive your career with a strategic role that shapes customer growth through data insights. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize the growth funnel, influence product direction, and enhan...
2 weeks ago
Director, Data Science Rollout AI
$150K - $180K *
Join a dynamic team to lead AI-driven pricing innovations in insurance. Shape strategies, evaluate models, and drive high-value applications to market. Your leadership will empower data scientists and...
Today
(USA) Principal, Data Scientist
$110K - $220K *
Empower data-driven decision-making by leading high-impact analytics initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop scalable ML solutions, validate outcomes, and translate complex dat...
3 weeks ago
$143K - $241K *
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement scalable data solutions, optimize performance, and enhance software architecture while adhering to coding standards and leveraging AI to...
3 weeks ago
Senior Staff Machine Learning Engineer, ML Understanding
$266K - $372K *
Optimize user personalization strategies by leading advanced ML user modeling initiatives. Shape cohesive user representation frameworks for improved engagement across Reddit's platforms, leveraging c...
3 weeks ago
Senior Machine Learning Engineer, ML Infrastructure- Online
$210K - $273K *
Drive the evolution of a robust online ML inference platform, enhancing model deployment, performance, and safety in high-traffic environments by collaborating with cross-functional teams and spearhea...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Solutions Lead, Consulting/Banking
$170K - $200K *
Pioneer innovative solutions by leading client engagements with top firms. Drive discovery, connect needs to data insights, and collaborate across teams to deliver impactful results in a dynamic, remo...
1 week ago
$120K *
Empower state leaders by leveraging data analytics to drive impactful policy reforms. As a Senior Policy Data Analyst, you'll design and execute analytical strategies, translating complex data into ac...
1 week ago
$150K - $180K *
Champion the future of healthcare by leading cutting-edge ML research in NLP and clinical AI. Collaborate with experts to translate innovative ideas into impactful solutions that enhance patient outco...
1 week ago
$110K - $130K *
Join a team that's dedicated to transforming healthcare data solutions. As a Senior Data Engineer, you'll enhance complex systems, collaborate across departments, and drive analytics to optimize finan...
Reposted 1 week ago
Data Analytics Principal/Director - Financial Services
$160K - $200K *
Join a dynamic team to lead data and AI initiatives in Financial Services, partnering with senior executives to drive strategic transformations and deliver value through innovative solutions and deep...
2 weeks ago
Data Analytics Principal/Director - Financial Services
$160K - $200K *
Lead transformative data and AI initiatives in Financial Services, partnering with C-level executives to drive strategic value. Oversee project portfolios and mentor consultants, leveraging deep exper...
2 weeks ago
$130K - $260K *
Lead the development of innovative AI systems, driving strategic initiatives and mentoring a high-performing team to optimize operations and redefine retail solutions for suppliers in a dynamic enviro...
1 week ago
What does a Data or Applied Scientist do?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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.