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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$170K - $200K *

Lead cross-functional integration of data, analytics, evaluation, and governance to enhance healthcare AI products. Drive roadmap ownership, optimize workflows, ensure data quality, and foster collabo...

Palo Alto, CARemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$184K - $356K *

Transform data processing architectures by optimizing performance and efficiency. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance user experiences and drive innovation in hardware-software co-design for cut...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$142K - $161K *

Join us to ensure the highest quality standards for our FDA-cleared AI clinical platform. Collaborate across teams to drive software design quality, manage regulatory compliance, and enhance post-mark...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$176K - $302K *

Lead the strategy and architecture for AI-ready data platforms, ensuring enterprise data supports generative AI workflows. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish standards and deliver sc...

Eden Prairie, MNRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $185K *

Reimagine legal workflows as an AI Solutions Architect, driving AI adoption in law firms. Collaborate with teams to design and implement innovative solutions, enhancing efficiency and client advocacy...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$125K - $150K *

Make your mark at a leading automotive project focusing on scalable data solutions, ensuring performance and reliability in a complex Azure Databricks environment, while optimizing costs and driving i...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Transform the Data Solutions landscape by leading product strategy, driving API integrations, and enhancing partner capabilities to maximize G2 data's market impact and customer value through innovati...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$119K - $179K *

Support the integration and harmonization of clinical data by designing FHIR-compliant models and pipelines, ensuring data accuracy and usability for patient care and research initiatives across the o...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$92K - $136K *

Help us drive customer success by owning and optimizing digital engagement programs. You'll lead strategy, build automated journeys, and analyze performance to enhance customer experiences and ensure...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of AI innovation, bridging development and operations. Join a dynamic team to deploy machine learning solutions and enhance cloud infrastructure, driving impactful...

Detroit, MIRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$120K - $145K *

Drive the future of AI & Analytics by leading client relationships, providing strategic guidance, and delivering innovative solutions. Leverage your expertise to enhance service delivery and ensure al...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$178K - $294K *

Join a team that's redefining data engineering and analytics. Lead strategy, architecture, and execution of scalable data solutions while mentoring professionals and driving business outcomes through...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$144K - $288K *

Transform your career by leading enterprise-scale AI/ML initiatives that enhance data engineering capabilities and operational excellence. Drive innovation, security, and compliance for impactful AI s...

Connecticut, USRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Advance analytics and informatics solutions by integrating VA databases, developing dashboards, and collaborating in Agile teams to enhance healthcare delivery for Veterans, ensuring effective data ma...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $230K *

Transform healthcare data ecosystems as a Senior Forward Deployed Engineer, leading platform-specific builds to modernize legacy systems into AI-ready lakehouses while collaborating with client data t...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$138K - $143K *

Empower the organization by designing and maintaining robust enterprise data pipelines. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, ensuring data quality and integration through advanced modeling and pip...

New York, NYRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$90K - $110K *

Analyze healthcare data to enhance clinical insights and improve medication use. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop analytics tools and real-world evidence studies, driving better heal...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Elevate analytics capabilities by designing and implementing robust ETL processes, data solutions, and dashboards. Lead projects, mentor developers, and drive data-driven decision-making across teams...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by designing and maintaining secure, scalable data pipelines using Microsoft Fabric. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed security and operational excellence throughout th...

Richmond, VARemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$140K - $187K *

Innovate the future of AI security by designing and implementing robust defenses against adversarial threats, ensuring the integrity of AI systems while fostering innovation and collaboration across c...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's driving transformative AI projects by leveraging advanced Generative AI within Google Cloud. Lead pre-sales efforts and oversee complex deployments while partnering with clients to...

New York, NYRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Join us to lead innovative AI projects, driving enterprise-scale solutions centered on Generative AI and the Google Cloud ecosystem. Your expertise will shape complex deployments and foster client par...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$114K - $140K *

Engineer innovative health care delivery policies through quantitative analysis, leading projects that influence Medicare and Medicaid systems. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to evaluate and...

Durham, NCRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$96K - $148K *

Lead the charge in designing and building secure integrations for enterprise ITSM platforms. Analyze data flows, enhance system connections, and ensure compliance while delivering resilient solutions...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Empower life sciences innovation by evaluating AI model outputs, ensuring quality and accuracy. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance predictive analytics and insights, bridging clinical...

United StatesRemote

2 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.