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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Sr. Data Scientist - Measurement
$160K - $195K *
Innovate with us to develop and deploy cutting-edge AI solutions that enhance advertising measurement products. Collaborate across teams to drive impactful data-driven decisions and expand our capabil...
5 days ago
Sr Data Scientist (Operations Research)
$110K - $184K *
Unlock potential by leading data science initiatives that drive optimization and innovation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop advanced models and frameworks, delivering actionable in...
2 days ago
$94K - $161K *
Transform data-driven decision-making by managing complex data science projects. Collaborate across teams to ensure seamless execution from model development to deployment, driving measurable business...
3 weeks ago
Staff Data Scientist, Trust and Safety
$164K - $339K *
Elevate our Trust and Safety initiatives by leveraging data science to proactively manage risks and enhance product quality. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive insights that shape user experience...
2 weeks ago
$120K - $145K *
Join a team that's shaping dynamic pricing solutions by developing algorithmic pay models that enhance courier earnings fairness and marketplace efficiency, collaborating across product and engineerin...
1 week ago
$135K - $160K *
Join a dynamic team to design and implement AI workflows that integrate models, enterprise data, and business logic, delivering reliable production solutions and collaborating with various stakeholder...
3 weeks ago
Senior Data Scientist II, Monetization
$183K - $216K *
Take ownership of the scientific and product roadmap for monetization, leading audience creation and measurement methodologies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive product strategy and in...
1 week ago
Principal Data Scientist - Remote (EST)
$170K - $220K *
Pioneer data-driven decision-making by leading our data science practice. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build scalable analytics frameworks and transform complex data into actionable insi...
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$185K - $260K *
Join Reddit's Ads team as a Machine Learning Engineer, where you will design, build, and deploy machine learning models to enhance ad ranking, bidding, and optimization. This hands-on role involves ta...
Reposted 1 week ago
$135K - $160K *
Join Reddit's Ads team as a Machine Learning Engineer, where you will design, build, and deploy machine learning models to enhance ad ranking, bidding, and optimization. This hands-on role involves ta...
Reposted 1 week ago
Principal Decision Scientist, Applied Optimization and Simulation 2026 - US
$130K - $155K *
Lead decision science projects, guiding teams and delivering data-driven solutions for Federal clients using machine learning and optimization techniques. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure impac...
3 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Empower innovation by partnering with data science to build and maintain robust ML pipelines. Drive automation and observability in production systems, ensuring reliable match data at scale while coll...
5 days ago
Senior Applied Scientist, Shopping AI
$160K - $257K *
Advance the future of home shopping by leading innovative AI systems that enhance user experiences. Drive the design, development, and deployment of machine learning models while collaborating with cr...
3 weeks ago
Senior Machine Learning Engineer (Traditional ML & Financial Data) - Remote - USA
$125K - $150K *
Unlock the potential of data as a Senior Machine Learning Engineer, collaborating with clients to enhance their teams or build innovative solutions. Drive impactful projects using traditional ML techn...
1 week ago
Senior ML Data Scientist - Women's Health
$172K - $203K *
Elevate women's health outcomes by developing advanced machine learning models. Lead projects, mentor junior team members, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and commercia...
1 week ago
$130K - $150K *
Lead the charge in advancing analytics and AI capabilities, designing scalable solutions that enhance Risk Consulting. Collaborate with teams to build data pipelines, develop reusable assets, and driv...
2 weeks ago
$150K - $170K *
Join a team that's transforming drug development through data science. Leverage your expertise to build predictive models and analytics, driving process improvements and technology transfer in a colla...
2 weeks ago
$143K - $286K *
Grow your career with a dynamic role leveraging data science to drive strategic business decisions. Collaborate across teams, mentor peers, and implement advanced analytics solutions that enhance oper...
6 days ago
$143K - $286K *
Elevate your career by leveraging advanced analytics to solve complex business challenges. Collaborate across teams to drive strategic decisions, develop predictive models, and enhance customer experi...
1 week ago
Principal Data Scientist (Remote)
$112K - $193K *
Advance your career by developing predictive credit models and collaborating cross-functionally to enhance risk strategies. Drive innovation through data engineering and ensure compliance while monito...
4 days ago
AI Research Scientist 4/5 - Generative Models, Recommender Systems
$300K - $500K+*
Join a dynamic team to design and implement cutting-edge Machine Learning solutions that enhance content discovery and promotion strategies, driving member engagement and optimizing generated assets f...
2 weeks ago
$100K - $120K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of data solutions by designing and maintaining robust data infrastructures. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, scalable data solutio...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Senior Machine Learning Engineer, Payments
$191K - $223K *
Join our innovative Payments team to develop AI-driven solutions that enhance payment experiences, prevent fraud, and optimize transaction processes, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Machine Learning Scientist, Multimodal AI
$124K - $171K *
Champion advanced machine learning techniques to develop multimodal AI systems in biomedical applications, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance personalized oncology diagnostics and im...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Senior Data Scientist II, Relevance & Ranking
$130K - $155K *
Unlock potential by owning the data science strategy for ranking and relevance, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance user engagement and advertiser outcomes while driving measurable bu...
1 week ago
What does a Data or Applied Scientist do?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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.