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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$162K - $212K *

Champion innovative statistical methodologies in clinical trials, collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop analysis plans, interpret data, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$144K - $170K *

Champion innovative AI security solutions by driving enterprise sales in New England. Leverage your expertise to build relationships, uncover customer needs, and exceed revenue targets in a fast-paced...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$134K - $192K *

Lead the design and optimization of global service systems and analytics, driving operational excellence and customer success. Collaborate across departments to implement scalable solutions that enhan...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$135K - $160K *

Transform database systems through innovative architecture and automation, enhancing reliability and scalability. Collaborate across teams to simplify complex infrastructures while driving performance...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$199K - $235K *

Innovate backend solutions by designing, building, and maintaining scalable services for external pentesting. Collaborate across teams to enhance user experience and ensure system performance, reliabi...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Innovate with us as a Senior Software Engineer, driving core feature development and automation across the stack. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance scalability and performance in a dynamic, mi...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$88K - $105K *

Unlock potential by managing clinical trial project setups and amendments. Collaborate with teams to ensure client requirements are met, while serving as a subject matter expert to enhance process eff...

Johnson City, TNRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Innovate post-acute payment integrity by developing and optimizing audit concepts for DME, home health, and infusion therapy claims. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure compliance and enhance ope...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by leading statistical programming efforts for clinical studies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality, compliant deliverables that support regulatory submiss...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Develop and lead revenue operations to drive strategic growth, optimizing marketing, sales, and customer interactions while building a high-performing team and implementing scalable processes and tech...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$75K - $100K *

Elevate strategic partnerships and cross-functional programs to enhance business objectives. Collaborate with diverse teams to drive project execution, ensuring successful product and partnership laun...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$145K - $185K *

Join a team that's driving marketing excellence by owning and scaling our marketing operations. You'll lead cross-functional projects, optimize tech stacks, and ensure data integrity to enhance pipeli...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Drive the integration of AI features into measurement products, owning architecture and delivery. Collaborate with a small team to implement natural-language processing, validation, and workflow assis...

Georgia, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$184K - $356K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of autonomous systems by designing and deploying innovative AI models. Collaborate across functions to enhance vehicle capabilities and ensure safety in real-worl...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $185K *

Unlock potential by driving innovative infrastructure solutions for scalable deployments, collaborating with customers to refine requirements, and enhancing operational efficiency through automation a...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Drive AI transformation by bridging client needs and technology capability, orchestrating cross-functional teams to innovate finance processes, optimize workflows, and deliver measurable enterprise va...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$125K - $160K *

Lead the charge in driving operational excellence and transformation by translating business needs into actionable requirements, managing delivery workflows, and enhancing the Revenue Intelligence por...

Austin, TXRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$137K - $182K *

Architect and drive AI-powered applications for drug development, focusing on protocol generation and clinical trials. Lead technical direction, mentor engineers, and ensure compliance while fostering...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$122K - $204K *

Unlock insights as you lead market research initiatives, driving strategic decisions through data storytelling and customer understanding. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance brand strategies and...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Explore the dynamic role of a Program Manager, overseeing end-to-end data collection programs. Drive operational excellence, client satisfaction, and strategic execution in a fast-paced environment, e...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by designing and optimizing cloud-based data platforms, ensuring scalability and performance across relational, NoSQL, and vector databases while collaborating with AI and engineering...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$171K - $300K *

Champion the evolution of a high-volume data platform, collaborating with engineering and product teams to enhance reliability and efficiency while mentoring senior engineers and driving innovative AI...

San Diego, CARemote

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $250K *

Discover and manage strategic B2B partnerships to enhance AI training initiatives. Engage with industry leaders, negotiate agreements, and ensure compliance while driving data acquisition and operatio...

New York, NYRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $120K *

Empower your career by driving customer insights through data analysis. Own segmentation, reporting, and performance tracking to enhance engagement and retention strategies, collaborating across teams...

Irvine, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$135K - $160K *

Pioneer the future of AI as a Senior Engineer specializing in semantic web technologies, bridging business and tech to create scalable data solutions that enhance analytics, knowledge management, and...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information 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.