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 *

Elevate your career by owning the GTM strategy on the US east coast. Drive pipeline generation, build channel relationships, and shape product direction while collaborating cross-functionally to deliv...

New York, NYRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Engage partners by driving technical enablement and solution design. Collaborate across teams to empower resellers and integrators, ensuring successful adoption and growth of innovative solutions thro...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $140K *

Lead the charge in AI/ML engineering by deploying and optimizing LLMs and inference workloads, ensuring robust performance in secure environments while collaborating with cross-functional teams to dri...

Edmonton, ABRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $140K *

Innovate and optimize AI/ML solutions by deploying LLMs and managing GPU infrastructures. Collaborate with teams to enhance production environments and ensure scalable, secure AI applications in regul...

Vancouver, BCRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Engage as a Design Engineer, bridging design and engineering to create user-centric interfaces. Architect smooth interactions within our platform while implementing a robust design system that enhance...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$150K - $180K *

Innovate data-driven strategies to enhance business decision-making and optimize reporting processes. Leverage expertise in BI, CRM Analytics, and Salesforce to deliver actionable insights and support...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $200K *

Champion growth by developing sales strategies, nurturing client relationships, and identifying market opportunities. Collaborate with teams to enhance offerings and drive success in the pharma and bi...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$215K - $315K *

Lead the charge in building secure, compliant infrastructure for our DaaS platform. Drive engineering excellence while collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet the needs of regulated customer...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $140K *

Champion innovative data visualization solutions to enhance strategic decision-making. Collaborate with stakeholders to design, develop, and maintain impactful dashboards that simplify complex data fo...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$105K - $160K *

Drive customer success by optimizing digital journeys and automating solutions. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance user experiences while leveraging AI and coding skills to maintain and deploy...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$224K - $431K *

Architect scalable systems for agentic AI, tackling challenges in runtimes and large-scale execution to deliver production-quality solutions. Collaborate across teams for optimal performance and resou...

Santa Clara, CARemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$218K - $273K *

Champion the global technical alliance with Snowflake and Databricks, driving co-sell revenue through strategic planning, technical narratives, and collaborative execution across teams and events, whi...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in managing cross-functional programs that enhance AI data quality and evaluation. Collaborate with diverse teams to translate product needs into actionable plans, ensuring efficient d...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$175K - $210K *

Shape the future of product-led growth by leveraging AI to enhance customer experiences. Lead cross-functional teams to drive acquisition, engagement, and retention through innovative product strategi...

San Diego, CARemote

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$129K - $174K *

Innovate by delivering high-quality, maintainable code while leveraging AI tools. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build impactful products and systems, ensuring effective communication and...

San Francisco, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$80K - $100K *

Unlock potential by leading a dynamic team of developers to deliver high-quality software solutions, collaborating with stakeholders, and driving strategic project initiatives while fostering a cultur...

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6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$70K - $110K *

Lead the charge in ensuring an exceptional client experience by bridging communication between internal teams and clients, fostering strong relationships, and proactively addressing client needs while...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$114K - $187K *

Champion clinical laboratory operations by managing complex projects, ensuring timely study starts, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful results in precision medicine...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$140K - $155K *

Pioneer your career in cell therapy innovation by leading method transfers and validations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and drive quality in late-stage clinical develo...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$96K - $114K *

Join us to integrate and optimize data solutions that enhance reporting and analytics. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transform data into actionable insights, ensuring seamless data flow a...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to lead the creation of impactful scientific content, enhancing medical education and patient outcomes. Collaborate cross-functionally, mentor writers, and drive excellence in heal...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$181K - $241K *

Drive cost transparency and governance across our cloud and AI infrastructure. Lead automation and process design for a multi-cloud environment, influencing overall cost strategy while ensuring operat...

CanadaRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$164K - $240K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build AI infrastructure, ensure reliability and security, and guide technical direction while fostering engineer development. Lead innovative projects that e...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$105K - $130K *

Analyze financial performance and drive insights to enhance profitability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop budgets, forecasts, and reports, ensuring consistent financial processes a...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$69K - $107K *

Champion client success by leveraging technical expertise to enhance platform value, optimize workflows, and drive measurable outcomes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative so...

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.