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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$154K - $180K *

Unlock your potential as a strategic leader driving customer support excellence. Own high-impact programs, optimize processes, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance customer experienc...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of AI by leading technical direction and architecture for innovative agent systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality, security, and efficiency while mentoring...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $155K *

Develop and enhance ML/AI compilers, analyzing algorithms to optimize performance on future hardware. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation in Qualcomm's ML HW/SW offerings, ensu...

CanadaRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to transforming healthcare data into actionable insights. This role involves analyzing complex datasets, collaborating with stakeholders, and delivering data-driven recomm...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Drive innovation in AI/ML engineering by deploying and optimizing LLMs in production. Collaborate with teams to enhance GPU infrastructure and ensure scalable inference workloads while maintaining hig...

CanadaRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform AI/ML engineering by deploying cutting-edge models and optimizing inference workloads. Collaborate with teams to enhance production environments and drive innovation in secure settings, ensu...

Montreal, QCRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $90K *

Engage in data analysis and communications to support strategic planning and policy review for federal programs. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure timely responses and effective execution of hig...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Elevate product innovation by leading cross-functional teams to develop AI tools and workflows. Drive project momentum through hands-on prototyping and clear communication, ensuring alignment between...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Build innovative technology solutions for Equity Portfolio Management. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance functionality and maintain high software quality, while leveraging modern practices and...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$94K - $266K *

Lead the charge in transforming customer engagements by managing AWS solutions delivery, ensuring client satisfaction, and driving strategic growth through strong relationships and innovative practice...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Lead customer relationships and delivery for AWS engagements, ensuring satisfaction and quality. Collaborate with sales for account growth, guide project teams, and drive AI-enabled solutions while ma...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$152K - $205K *

Lead the charge in architecting AI-driven solutions for enterprise clients, transforming complex data governance challenges into actionable insights. Collaborate with stakeholders to shape product evo...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $175K *

Transform data into insights by designing and maintaining scalable knowledge graph solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data quality and accessibility, while optimizing perform...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$238K - $311K *

Transform data governance by leading enterprise strategies, ensuring data quality, and driving AI readiness. Collaborate across teams to establish policies, enhance metadata platforms, and foster a cu...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$153K - $213K *

Elevate your career by building robust data systems that enhance marketing effectiveness. Collaborate across teams to create reliable measurement architectures that drive consumer growth and ensure da...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$56K - $114K *

Drive the development and support of applications and systems, ensuring quality and performance through coding, testing, and troubleshooting. Collaborate with teams to enhance software solutions and m...

Lansing, MIRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$165K - $220K *

Pioneer innovative solutions by collaborating with defense clients to operationalize real-time intelligence. Design and deploy data pipelines and applications on Palantir Foundry, ensuring mission-cri...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$191K - $225K *

Accelerate your career by building robust ML infrastructure that powers predictive models, enhances user experiences, and scales innovative solutions. Own critical systems in a dynamic environment whi...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $110K *

Champion the optimization of business systems for Legal, Safety, and Environmental teams. Drive continuous improvement and support for Icertis and related applications, enhancing user experience and o...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

Drive the technical strategy for AI across the organization, ensuring clarity and accountability in AI investments. Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to scale impactful AI initiatives, optimiz...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $160K *

Champion an AI-first approach by leading a team of developers to enhance internal tools and automation for technical support, driving innovation and efficiency in case resolution while actively engagi...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $147K *

Join a team that's redefining revenue operations by enhancing visibility and accountability across the customer journey. Collaborate with marketing and sales to build insightful reporting and drive da...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in driving customer engagement and success across enterprise accounts. Own the post-sale journey, collaborate cross-functionally, and create value-driven strategies that energize clien...

Austin, TXRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $155K *

Drive impactful data solutions by bridging business needs with engineering teams. Own project intake, prioritize requests, and ensure clear communication across departments to enhance efficiency and d...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Transform client challenges into innovative AI solutions by leading projects, collaborating with teams, and developing applications that enhance business efficiency. Engage directly with clients to en...

Indianapolis, INRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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.