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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$160K - $200K *

Lead a strategic portfolio within a large-scale transformation, ensuring delivery excellence across multiple programs and managed services while driving innovation through AI-native practices and oper...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $240K *

Lead the design and development of scalable data solutions, integrating healthcare data and optimizing performance within an Azure Databricks environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to en...

Monterey Park, CARemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$120K - $145K *

Drive impactful digital media strategies by leading insights and innovation. Collaborate with clients to optimize media investments, manage a talented team, and present actionable insights that enhanc...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $145K *

Empower our privacy program by automating processes, managing data subject requests, and ensuring compliance with GDPR and CCPA. You'll leverage technical skills to build scalable tools and systems, d...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $235K *

Drive the design and implementation of backend services to enhance customer experiences across NodeZero’s licensing, provisioning, and admin systems. Lead efforts to ensure accuracy, scalability, and...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$220K - $270K *

Join a team that's pushing the boundaries of machine learning in autonomous vehicles. Enhance driving capabilities, lead innovative teams, and drive commercial-scale solutions with cutting-edge techno...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$150K - $180K *

Architect scalable Generative AI solutions using AWS tools, focusing on LLMs, RAG, and agent-based workflows. Collaborate with teams to ensure performance and cost efficiency while guiding implementat...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$148K - $222K *

Pioneer advanced analytics strategies to optimize omnichannel investments, translating global performance data into actionable insights. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive measurable com...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$135K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team to architect and enhance scalable data pipelines, delivering actionable security insights. Collaborate across disciplines to support large data volumes and refine algorithms, makin...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Champion innovative AI platform architecture and drive enterprise-level integration of machine learning, ensuring security, accuracy, and reliability across systems while mentoring teams to elevate te...

United StatesRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$160K - $200K *

Elevate your career as a Principal Technologist, leading AI compute infrastructure solutions in pre-sales. Collaborate with top-tier clients, drive innovative designs, and influence strategic engageme...

RemoteRemote

2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $155K *

Shape data-driven strategies as you lead a team in advanced analytics, collaborating with leadership to tackle complex business challenges and deliver actionable insights that drive measurable results...

Bentonville, ARRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$96K - $186K *

Lead a team to deliver data-driven insights that inform strategic decisions. Collaborate with leadership to develop advanced analytical models, manage projects, and mentor team members, driving innova...

Bellevue, WARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving data-driven insights to enhance strategic business objectives. Lead advanced analytics initiatives, mentor talent, and collaborate with cross-functional partners to deliver...

Bellevue, WARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$110K - $130K *

Champion Marketplace Payments growth by driving seller experience and program adoption. Collaborate cross-functionally to launch financial products, leveraging data insights for continuous improvement...

Bentonville, ARRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$130K - $160K *

Lead the development of robust blockchain data systems, enhancing performance and reliability. Collaborate with teams to deliver impactful solutions that improve data quality and user experience while...

San Francisco, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's at the forefront of machine learning and search innovation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop scalable ML systems that enhance user experiences and drive impactful...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $205K *

Own and drive the collections and recoveries strategy for Canada, leading initiatives across the post-delinquency lifecycle while ensuring compliance with Canadian regulations and optimizing performan...

CanadaRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $100K *

Unlock potential by delivering innovative robotic solutions, ensuring seamless integration and operational success for customers. Collaborate, troubleshoot, and enhance system performance while provid...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Contribute to innovative demand generation initiatives that drive pipeline, revenue, and growth. You'll execute, optimize, and analyze campaigns while collaborating with cross-functional teams to leve...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $140K *

Unlock potential by designing and deploying cutting-edge AI solutions that enhance enterprise operations. Collaborate across teams to create scalable, secure applications that drive efficiency and inn...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $115K *

Transform stakeholder insights into actionable solutions by gathering and analyzing business requirements. Collaborate with teams to create process models and ensure compliance, delivering high-qualit...

Washington, DCRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$136K - $198K *

Champion analytics excellence by guiding clients and teams, leveraging deep expertise in Adobe Analytics to drive strategic decisions and enhance measurement practices in a fast-paced environment...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to design and optimize scalable data solutions that enhance healthcare technology platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data integrity and drive informed dec...

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Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$128K - $252K *

Drive the evolution of people analytics by building data pipelines, dashboards, and insights that empower leaders with decision-ready information. Collaborate across teams to enhance data usability an...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.