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.
$140K - $270K *
Unlock your potential as a Research Scientist, driving AI innovations in healthcare. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement cutting-edge machine learning models that enhance...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Principal Analytics Consultant (Sigma)
$125K - $150K *
Engineer transformative Sigma analytics solutions, leading complex projects that unlock business insights for clients. Collaborate closely with stakeholders to build actionable data-driven products, e...
Reposted 1 week ago
Associate Director, Analytics and Data Products
$125K - $145K *
Lead the charge in building and delivering data products that empower leadership and client engagements. This hands-on role requires strategic oversight and collaboration to ensure high-quality analyt...
3 days ago
Technical Lead (Data Science and AI/ML)
$125K - $150K *
Empower teams by providing technical leadership in data science and AI/ML, driving enterprise data modernization initiatives. Collaborate with stakeholders to design and deliver impactful decision-mak...
2 weeks ago
Director, Product Management | Applied AI
$160K - $190K *
Lead and develop a team of Product Managers to drive AI-powered product strategy, governance, and investment decisions. Shape the organization's AI capabilities while ensuring responsible AI practices...
1 week ago
Director, Product Management | Applied AI
$160K - $190K *
Champion a dynamic team of Product Managers to drive AI-powered product strategy, governance, and investment decisions. Elevate organizational AI capabilities while ensuring responsible practices and...
1 week ago
Director, Product Management | Applied AI
$160K - $190K *
Lead the charge in shaping AI-powered product strategy and governance. Develop and mentor a team of Product Managers while owning P&L and driving innovation across a diverse portfolio. Elevate organiz...
1 week ago
Senior Software Engineer II, Applied AI
$125K - $150K *
Architect AI-driven solutions that automate workflows across teams, enhancing efficiency and productivity. Collaborate with diverse departments to design, deploy, and iterate on intelligent agents, sh...
1 week ago
Staff Machine Learning Engineer - Edge AI
$178K - $319K *
Lead the charge in developing end-to-end AI solutions leveraging large-scale data to enhance our core product offerings. Collaborate cross-functionally to innovate and optimize AI applications for rea...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Staff Machine Learning Engineer, Retrieval & Targeting
$230K - $322K *
Grow your career with a leading ML team focused on enhancing ad retrieval systems. Drive technical direction, develop innovative models, and collaborate across teams to optimize user experience and ad...
3 days ago
Staff Machine Learning and Bioinformatics Scientist (Multi-Cancer Early Detection)
$163K - $204K *
Unlock potential by leading innovative machine learning methods for cancer detection, collaborating with experts, and mentoring junior scientists to advance research in multi-cancer early detection us...
2 weeks ago
Quantitative Analyst - Prediction Markets
$110K - $130K *
Unlock potential by driving research in prediction markets, developing alpha signals, and collaborating through the entire model implementation process. Guide projects from data analysis to live tradi...
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$120K - $145K *
Reimagine data governance by shaping a robust framework that empowers teams to define, manage, and optimize data products with clear accountability, streamlined workflows, and effective collaboration...
3 weeks ago
$120K - $145K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of data technology, transforming businesses through strategic data solutions. Drive impactful projects, collaborate with industry leaders, and unlock data potenti...
3 weeks ago
$120K - $145K *
Help us build and scale cutting-edge ML infrastructure for innovative protein design. Collaborate with scientists and engineers to enhance research velocity through robust data pipelines and productio...
3 days ago
Sr Data Scientist, Clinical Intelligence
$83K - $203K *
Optimize healthcare data insights by analyzing EHR and clinical data to drive performance measures and actionable analyses. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance quality, access, and outc...
3 days ago
Associate Director, Data Engineering Lead
$152K - $283K *
Lead the development of high-quality, compliant data engineering practices that enhance enterprise data governance and accelerate data-driven decision-making for improved patient outcomes across the o...
Reposted 6 days ago
$150K - $180K *
Shape the future of AI evaluation by leading rigorous methodologies, collaborating with engineers, and mentoring teams to ensure accurate assessments that drive product innovation and market standards...
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$105K - $163K *
Transform database environments by leading architecture and administration efforts across multiple platforms, ensuring compliance and performance for mission-critical applications in a dynamic, remote...
1 week ago
$80K - $95K *
Join a dynamic team to transform client loyalty data into actionable insights, driving strategic initiatives and enhancing customer engagement through innovative data visualization and collaboration w...
1 week ago
Applied AI Senior Product Manager
$138K - $165K *
Shape the future of AI products by leading strategy, execution, and cross-functional collaboration. Drive innovation and deliver exceptional value through effective stakeholder influence and team lead...
2 weeks ago
Senior Manager, Database Platform
$242K - $275K *
Lead and elevate the Database Platform team, driving data architecture, reliability, and team culture for scalable data solutions. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure data integrity and operation...
2 weeks ago
Senior Sourcer, Quantitative Research
$125K - $150K *
Develop and execute effective sourcing strategies to attract top technical talent in Research and Data Science, ensuring a positive candidate experience while driving organizational growth and high hi...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$110K - $220K *
Empower data-driven decision-making by leading advanced analytics initiatives. Develop scalable models for network optimization and capacity planning, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enha...
6 days ago
Senior, ML Engineer - Tracking
$177K - $212K *
Develop and deploy advanced ML models for multi-object tracking, ensuring robust performance in autonomous vehicles. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance tracking algorithms and improve...
2 weeks 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.