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 - $166K *

Optimize our machine learning operations by developing and deploying cutting-edge models. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance AI capabilities, ensuring scalability and performance while...

Calabasas, CARemote

2 weeks ago

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

$181K - $200K *

Champion transformative call center operations by leading strategic outreach, workforce management, and capacity planning. Drive efficiency and quality through innovative automation and AI solutions w...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$182K - $251K *

Join our team to lead the strategy and vision for innovative data products, enhancing our data platform and customer experiences. Collaborate across teams to drive exceptional insights and deliver sol...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $120K *

Elevate operational excellence by analyzing complex data, developing insights, and delivering polished reports. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance program management and streamline processes usi...

Texas, USRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by collaborating across teams to drive data integrity and safety in oncology clinical studies while developing comprehensive medical review plans and managing project deliverables...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$106K - $160K *

Join us to define and enhance our financial data offerings, focusing on Private Markets. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive product strategy, close content gaps, and ensure seamless inte...

United StatesRemote

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$100K - $139K *

Join our dynamic team to define and enhance financial data offerings, focusing on Private Markets. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive product strategy, ensuring our solutions meet client...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$80K - $90K *

Unlock your potential by designing prompt strategies that enhance data annotation and localization workflows. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive AI-driven solutions, ensuring quality and...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$79K - $158K *

Unlock potential by transforming user insights into intuitive product experiences. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance digital solutions for temperature-sensitive supply chains, ensuring user nee...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$105K - $231K *

Optimize enterprise analytics solutions to provide real-time insights and reporting for federal HR stakeholders, driving strategic decision-making and compliance in a fast-paced modernization initiati...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$161K - $190K *

Transform the digital commerce experience by owning a high-velocity experimentation roadmap. Collaborate across teams to enhance customer journeys, improve conversion rates, and establish a robust exp...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Pioneer the future of field service management by configuring and optimizing utility operations. Collaborate with teams to ensure seamless integration of AI-driven scheduling, enhancing efficiency and...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $145K *

Unlock AI-driven engineering transformation by collaborating with clients to enhance SDLC processes. Drive measurable improvements in delivery speed and quality through innovative solutions and hands...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$104K - $119K *

Engage in impactful clinical documentation audits to enhance quality, compliance, and education. Drive improvements in CDI processes and patient care while collaborating with healthcare teams to ensur...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$155K - $160K *

Drive the data and AI strategy by collaborating with clients, shaping predictive roadmaps, and translating complex problems into actionable product development, enhancing customer-facing analytics and...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$163K - $224K *

Advance innovative backend systems for a cutting-edge experimentation platform, driving impactful decisions through large-scale data solutions in a collaborative team environment, while designing and...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $160K *

Drive innovation in backend and data engineering, leading a team to build robust Python services and APIs for a next-gen wargaming platform. Balance technical leadership with hands-on coding to delive...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $124K *

Lead and mentor a dynamic team of data analysts and engineers, driving the design and implementation of data solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance business performance through data-drive...

Illinois, USRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$140K - $200K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of data solutions in life sciences. Leverage your expertise in Python and data engineering to design scalable platforms that drive impactful research and operatio...

Manchester, NHRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$135K - $160K *

Lead the charge in optimizing operations and driving strategic initiatives across teams, partnering closely with executives to achieve transformative objectives that enhance innovation and process eff...

San Francisco, CARemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform analytics at the forefront of innovation by leading Power BI solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create impactful visual reporting, drive insights, and support forward-thin...

Chicago, ILRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Engineer innovative AI-driven software solutions by leveraging LLMs and coding harnesses. Collaborate with a focused team to design, build, and maintain autonomous systems that enhance software develo...

CanadaRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$90K - $115K *

Partner with us to enhance client engagement and product success by leveraging your analytical skills and industry insights. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive improvements and support user adopt...

United StatesRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by leveraging advanced analytics to solve complex business challenges. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful AI solutions, ensuring alignment with client object...

Ontario, CARemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$168K - $322K *

Elevate your career by leading critical AI inference programs, driving execution across software and hardware teams. Own the full program lifecycle, ensuring timely delivery while fostering collaborat...

Santa Clara, CARemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.