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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$132K - $193K *

Unlock potential by leading the enterprise employee listening strategy, enhancing assessment science, and applying analytics to drive data-informed talent decisions. Collaborate with cross-functional...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$180K - $225K *

Lead client experience strategy and team performance, driving financial success and long-term retention across a diverse account portfolio while collaborating with executive stakeholders to implement...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $125K *

Transform data analytics initiatives by leading multiple projects, engaging stakeholders, and driving solutions from inception to delivery. Collaborate with technical teams to ensure alignment with mi...

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3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$84K - $87K *

Join us as a Data Operations Engineer, where you'll develop and manage data systems for healthcare claims processing. Collaborate with teams to ensure data accuracy and optimize ETL/ELT pipelines whil...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$186K - $232K *

Innovate within a dynamic team by establishing bioinformatics capabilities, architecting scalable infrastructure, and enhancing genomic algorithms to drive excellence in women's and organ health produ...

United StatesRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Drive data-informed decision-making by analyzing institutional data, ensuring quality reporting, and collaborating across departments to enhance research activities and compliance. Play a key role in...

Madison, WIRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$130K - $200K *

Transform your career by designing and deploying AI agents that enhance business workflows. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive measurable outcomes through innovative solutions and mentorship in a...

New York, NYRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $270K *

Unlock potential by designing and deploying scalable AI systems that transform healthcare workflows. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve complex business challenges and drive measurable o...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$252K - $300K *

Unlock potential by leading the technical strategy for Data Labs, guiding engineering teams to innovate AI training solutions, and shaping the future of model evaluation and deployment in a rapidly ev...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$177K - $364K *

Join a high-performance analytics team to enhance data foundations, tooling, and insights. Collaborate cross-functionally to shape innovative products and ensure data quality and democratization while...

San Francisco, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the development of a data catalog for AI consumption, ensuring quality and accessibility. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to onboard domains, manage readiness assessments, and drive align...

Utah, USRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $110K *

Unlock potential by ensuring data accuracy in a conversational analytics platform. Collaborate with Product Management, Data Science, and Engineering to enhance user queries and improve data represent...

Philadelphia, PARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Elevate our demand generation efforts by orchestrating targeted marketing strategies that engage key accounts in the Corporate Tech sector. Collaborate with leadership to drive pipeline growth and enh...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $180K *

Optimize AI delivery by leading technical teams and developing scalable solutions. Drive innovation across generative AI, machine learning, and intelligent workflows, ensuring responsible and reusable...

North Carolina, USRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$190K - $210K *

Unlock data-driven insights as a hybrid leader, balancing hands-on analytics with high-level client strategy. Drive impactful initiatives and foster cross-functional collaboration to deliver valuable...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $133K *

Innovate with us to deliver AI and machine learning solutions that transform data into actionable insights. Collaborate across teams to enhance fraud detection and anomaly analysis, leveraging advance...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Empower strategic data initiatives by leading design, development, and analytics projects. Drive data migration, modernize data solutions, and ensure quality standards while collaborating with stakeho...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $220K *

Deliver innovative data pipelines for legal records, transforming unstructured data into actionable insights while supporting advanced AI workflows and data quality improvements for robust legal resea...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$112K - $193K *

Engineer innovative Machine Learning and Generative AI solutions, enhancing enterprise applications by collaborating closely with cross-functional teams and leveraging advanced ML techniques for impac...

Minnetonka, MNRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $185K *

Unlock potential by designing and deploying AI systems that enhance translational science, enabling evidence-based recommendations for drug discovery and target validation through innovative technolog...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$145K - $160K *

Transform HR data analytics by leveraging advanced Excel and Power BI skills. Drive reporting automation and process optimization to enhance efficiency and accuracy in a remote, project-based environm...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $214K *

Join a team that's transforming healthcare through innovative AI solutions. As a Senior AI/ML Engineer, you'll design and deploy scalable models, optimize data pipelines, and collaborate with cross-fu...

Eden Prairie, MNRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $214K *

Develop robust ML solutions for autonomous medical coding, integrating machine learning and LLMs to optimize production systems. Collaborate cross-functionally in a remote work environment while handl...

San Diego, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$115K - $165K *

Lead the charge in shaping software product strategy and lifecycle for analytics solutions. Collaborate across teams to enhance user experience and drive measurable outcomes, ensuring alignment with c...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$132K - $165K *

Accelerate progress at multi-site data center and AI programs valued over $25M. Lead diverse teams to ensure successful delivery, budget management, and customer satisfaction while driving executive c...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 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.