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.
$135K - $160K *
Champion the development of an autonomous AI platform through full-stack engineering, enhancing multi-agent systems and ensuring robust quality and safety standards across production deployments...
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$133K - $178K *
Advance R&D financial strategies by leading planning, reporting, and analysis. Collaborate across teams to evaluate investments and enhance financial processes, ensuring informed decision-making and o...
1 week ago
Senior Software Engineer, Backend (Identity Data)
$173K - $233K *
Lead the charge in developing high-availability backend systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful solutions while fostering a culture of quality and ownership within your...
6 days ago
Senior Software Engineer, Backend (Identity Data)
$153K - $213K *
Empower your career by leading the development of high-availability backend systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation, solve complex problems, and foster a culture of qualit...
6 days ago
Director of Pricing & Monetization
$165K - $206K *
Elevate pricing and monetization strategies by leading analysis and recommendations. Collaborate cross-functionally to shape commercial strategies, leveraging data to drive decisions and enhance custo...
2 weeks ago
Senior Principal AI Solutions Architect
$149K - $223K *
Unlock potential by leading enterprise AI solutions, bridging sales and technical teams to deliver impactful transformations. Engage with customers to architect scalable solutions, ensuring operationa...
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$132K - $151K *
Transform business operations by leading AI-driven initiatives for Fortune 500 clients. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance value realization and orchestrate complex transformations across variou...
4 days ago
Senior High Performance AI Engineer
$184K - $356K *
Lead the charge in developing innovative multi-agent AI systems for the CUDA ecosystem, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance performance and capabilities in high-impact AI workloads...
1 week ago
Manager, Performance Marketing
$105K - $115K *
Join a team that's focused on diversifying paid media channels and optimizing conversion strategies. You'll lead initiatives across affiliate, programmatic, and social platforms to enhance member acqu...
6 days ago
Lead Machine Learning Engineer - Localization
$235K - $285K *
Advance your career by leading machine learning innovations that enhance autonomous vehicle localization. Architect cutting-edge solutions for real-time mapping and state estimation, ensuring safety a...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$77K - $92K *
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop innovative healthcare analytics applications, ensuring high-quality solutions that drive performance and value for clients in a dynamic, fast-paced e...
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Senior Manager, Corporate FP&A
$125K - $150K *
Lead the charge in financial planning and analysis, driving strategic initiatives and cross-functional collaboration to enhance decision-making and operational effectiveness in a mission-driven enviro...
2 weeks ago
AI Training Partnerships Manager
$110K - $130K *
Elevate your career by building strategic partnerships in the AI ecosystem. Collaborate with customers to tackle complex AI training challenges and shape innovative solutions, driving growth for a pio...
5 days ago
Senior Analyst, Global Research - 26385D
$90K - $105K *
Unlock potential by leading the analysis of offshore upstream oil-and-gas assets, collaborating with a diverse team to deliver insights that drive investment decisions and enhance technological capabi...
3 weeks ago
Principal Product Manager- Conversational AI
$150K - $180K *
Shape the future of travel technology by owning the design and experience of a cutting-edge AI-powered conversational agent, collaborating with partners to drive innovation and enhance customer intera...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Solution Architect - Digital & AI Products
$82K - $132K *
Lead the charge in designing innovative digital solutions that enhance operational performance and customer experience. Collaborate across teams to translate complex business challenges into scalable...
3 days ago
Commerce Media Strategist, Amazon Search
$80K - $95K *
Champion client success by developing and optimizing innovative commerce media strategies across key platforms, driving measurable growth and profitability while ensuring high levels of client satisfa...
4 weeks ago
Director, Process Optimization Lead
$171K - $231K *
Champion operational excellence and innovation within the P&SM function, driving strategic planning, resource management, and cross-functional collaboration to enhance efficiency in clinical study exe...
Reposted 1 week ago
Technical Program Manager - 220781
$125K - $150K *
Tackle complex technical programs by leading cross-functional teams, driving execution from strategy to launch, and ensuring alignment across global engineering and product leaders for impactful outco...
1 week ago
$80K - $95K *
Engage in high-quality legal research to support law firm clients, focusing on intellectual property matters. Utilize advanced research tools to deliver accurate results and synthesize findings into a...
2 weeks ago
Staff AI Engineer - Enterprise Analysis Platform (Remote Eligible)
$244K - $279K *
Unlock potential by designing and optimizing innovative AI systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful AI solutions that transform business processes across a diverse enter...
4 weeks ago
Senior Security Risk Analyst, GRC
$132K - $195K *
Transform risk management by leading assessments, negotiating treatment plans, and enhancing controls. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure compliance and proactively address security risks while...
1 week ago
$80K - $100K *
Join a team that's driving financial insights and pricing strategies to enhance profitability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support client proposals and contract renewals while navigatin...
4 days ago
$165K - $210K *
Drive your career forward by owning data capabilities and reporting tools. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product value, ensuring accurate data delivery and insights that empower c...
1 week ago
Senior Software Engineer, Backend (AI Platform)
$153K - $213K *
Champion the development of AI systems by designing scalable backend solutions, ensuring operational health, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and governance in AI work...
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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.