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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$150K - $180K *

Optimize your career by leading insights-driven strategies that shape brand decisions. Collaborate across functions to deliver actionable market research and analysis, driving impactful outcomes in a...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Transform enterprise AI deployments by designing, building, and enhancing systems that drive significant business results while fostering strong partnerships with customers and engineering teams...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $205K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver data-driven insights and comprehensive analytics solutions that enhance revenue growth, optimize merchant strategies, and drive impactful business de...

CanadaRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$230K - $260K *

Redefine global compensation and benefits strategies to attract AI talent, ensuring fairness and scalability across 18 countries while collaborating with executives and leveraging AI for innovative re...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Transform the future of supply chain data governance and AI integration. Lead the design and standardization of data models and AI agents, ensuring compliance and interoperability across systems while...

Sandy, UTRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$168K - $261K *

Join to optimize distributed training performance on AWS Trainium. Work collaboratively across ML frameworks and hardware to advance deep learning efficiency while mentoring a talented engineering tea...

Cupertino, CARemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$160K - $200K *

Unlock your potential by driving AI sales strategies and fostering customer partnerships. Collaborate with top experts to bring transformative AI solutions to market, ensuring impactful growth and suc...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$124K - $241K *

Elevate the safety and fairness of large language models by developing innovative datasets, models, and metrics. Collaborate across teams to enhance content security and contribute to responsible AI p...

Santa Clara, CARemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$170K - $185K *

Champion the development of scalable data platforms, leading cross-functional initiatives and enhancing AI-assisted analytics. Collaborate with teams to drive technical direction and improve system pe...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$157K - $232K *

Lead the charge in building scalable data infrastructure for analytics. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data architecture, drive AI/ML initiatives, and establish governance across t...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$142K - $218K *

Shape the future of data architecture by building scalable data platforms that drive impactful analytics and AI/ML initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure effective data governa...

CanadaRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$128K - $276K *

Elevate your career by leading a dynamic team of data scientists to tackle complex business challenges. Collaborate across departments to shape strategy, drive impactful initiatives, and foster a cult...

Michigan, USRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$145K - $165K *

Drive your career by owning the end-to-end data platform, designing and maintaining scalable pipelines and infrastructure. Collaborate with analytics teams to ensure data quality and governance while...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of finance by optimizing data pipelines, enhancing reporting systems, and collaborating with stakeholders. Drive insights and analytics to improve financial proce...

CanadaRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $160K *

Lead the charge in solving critical engineering challenges, driving technical direction, and fostering team growth. Collaborate across departments to enhance systems, ensuring reliability and innovati...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$172K - $202K *

Elevate your career by leading innovative insights and strategies for clients. As a Senior Director, you'll leverage your expertise to drive impactful research, engage with executives, and mentor team...

Texas, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$145K - $190K *

Lead the design and evolution of scalable data architecture, providing technical leadership across teams to deliver reliable, secure, and cost-effective data solutions while shaping emerging capabilit...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$128K - $165K *

Empower Fraud Operations by leading AI-driven automation initiatives, enhancing investigative workflows, and delivering actionable insights to optimize fraud detection and prevention efforts across th...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $110K *

Analyze diverse research projects to provide actionable insights for leadership. Collaborate with a dynamic team, utilizing AI tools and your curiosity to tackle complex questions and deliver clear, c...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$189K - $389K *

Tackle high-impact machine learning initiatives by leading a team to develop scalable content understanding systems, driving technical direction, and collaborating across domains to enhance user exper...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$116K - $216K *

Elevate your career by leading a dynamic team of Data Scientists to innovate AI solutions. Drive strategic initiatives in generative AI, ensuring ethical practices and regulatory compliance while fost...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$227K - $469K *

Lead the charge in advancing machine learning solutions that transform content discovery. Collaborate with top-tier scientists and engineers to architect and deploy innovative Generative Recommendatio...

San Francisco, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$88K - $105K *

Unlock potential by leveraging data science expertise to drive insights and solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to evolve business capabilities through predictive modeling and innovative analytic...

Oak Brook, ILRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Elevate data engineering capabilities by designing robust ETL/ELT workflows, ensuring data quality, and implementing scalable solutions on AWS and Kubernetes. Collaborate with teams to optimize perfor...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team to design and build a robust data platform that enhances product performance and supports AI initiatives, ensuring data integrity and accessibility for internal and customer-facing...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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.