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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$110K - $130K *

Analyze data trends and insights to drive strategic decisions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product development and user engagement through effective data visualization and repor...

New York, NYRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Grow your career with a dynamic role leading AI Native pods, managing cross-functional teams through education and client engagements, while championing AI SDLC practices and ensuring delivery excelle...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Lead the charge in building AI agent discovery across cloud platforms and endpoints. Develop security assessments for AI agents that enhance the overall governance within our AI security framework, re...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in managing a team of data analysts to develop complex reports, analyze data, and provide technical guidance, ensuring effective communication with clients and senior management while...

Texas, USRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $160K *

Analyze complex operational data to drive insights and improve customer outcomes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, lead impactful analyses, and create self-service analytics tools to enhance d...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Join a dynamic team to drive technical success and adoption across enterprise accounts. Leverage your expertise in project management and technical execution to enhance deployment health and fuel acco...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $165K *

Shape the future of data analytics by leading the design and implementation of scalable data transformation frameworks. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver trusted data products that dr...

Baltimore, MDRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$179K - $204K *

Transform customer operations by leading AI-driven business initiatives, ensuring strategic deployment of the Celonis Platform. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance value realization and drive imp...

CanadaRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$232K - $290K *

Lead the charge in optimizing workforce operations and analytics for multi-condition health care services. Develop strategies for capacity planning, staffing, and analytics to drive efficiency and sup...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$153K - $199K *

Champion innovative HPC and GenAI solutions by deploying and optimizing GPU systems. Engage directly with clients to deliver cutting-edge infrastructure, ensuring high performance and reliability acro...

Massachusetts, USRemote

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$157K - $300K *

Drive the evolution of scalable data platforms, enhancing reliability and performance across distributed systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver robust solutions that support Unity...

RemoteRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$93K - $141K *

Innovate data solutions by building and maintaining robust pipelines that enhance healthcare data products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality and reliability in data delivery...

Framingham, MARemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $140K *

Contribute to the development of a modern platform by building features, connecting systems, and improving data usability. Engage with stakeholders and troubleshoot to deliver reliable software as par...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$405K - $485K *

Join us to design and build innovative memory and search experiences that enhance user interaction across platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create impactful products that prioritiz...

Seattle, WARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$219K - $285K *

Shape and lead a centralized commercial analytics function, transforming complex data into actionable insights. Drive performance measurement, growth identification, and strategic decision-making acro...

RemoteRemote

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $150K *

Join a cutting-edge team as a Senior Recruiter, responsible for sourcing and hiring top-tier quantitative researchers and data scientists to fuel innovative AI-driven investment strategies, enhancing...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $190K *

Transform biomedical discovery by leveraging AI to bridge virtual and real-world data. Collaborate with top scientists and engineers to innovate scalable solutions in drug discovery and clinical care...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$138K - $165K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of AI by leading innovative marketing strategies. Leverage your expertise to shape and expand market presence while collaborating with top researchers and organiza...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $175K *

Empower the future of AI by leading innovative marketing strategies from the ground up. Collaborate across functions to craft compelling narratives, establish industry presence, and define how we show...

New York, NYRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$82K - $92K *

Drive impactful marketing analytics by building robust data pipelines and automating reporting workflows. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data quality and leverage AI tools for insi...

Mississauga, ONRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in deploying and maintaining advanced technical surveillance tools. Collaborate with investigators to support critical operations, ensuring effective evidence collection while managing...

Texas, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$66K - $106K *

Join a dynamic team to support ETL pipeline implementation and data quality validation for a federal data migration program. Collaborate with experts to enhance database operations and ensure seamless...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $180K *

Architect cutting-edge AI solutions in a transformative multi-agent system. Lead a skilled engineering team to innovate financial operations and governance on a cloud-based platform, driving automatio...

CanadaRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $140K *

Transform data into actionable insights by collaborating with leadership to analyze, visualize, and communicate findings. Leverage expertise in business intelligence tools to enhance decision-making f...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by designing and optimizing data pipelines, ensuring seamless integration and delivery of business-ready datasets. Collaborate across cloud and on-premises environments to enhance dat...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 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.