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.
$110K - $130K *
Transform the cybersecurity landscape by driving revenue growth and building strong customer relationships in the mid-market segment. Leverage consultative selling and AI-driven solutions to engage te...
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$80K - $95K *
Analyze operational data to drive insights and enhance decision-making. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop reports and dashboards using SQL, Tableau, and Power BI, focusing on key perf...
4 days ago
Regulatory and Licensing Program Manager
$140K - $170K *
Explore the future of regulatory compliance by managing licensing applications from strategy to approval. Collaborate across teams to ensure timely execution while leveraging AI to streamline processe...
2 weeks ago
Member of Strategic Staff, Model Ecosystem
$125K - $150K *
Engage with model partners to drive integration and launch of generative AI solutions. Own relationships end-to-end, negotiate terms, and collaborate across teams to scale partnerships and enhance our...
6 days ago
$80K - $95K *
Transform insights into impactful strategies by leading market research projects, collaborating with account teams, and delivering compelling narratives that drive client decisions and foster long-ter...
4 days ago
Senior Technical Product Manager, Infrastructure Resilience
$208K - $327K *
Lead the charge in enhancing AI infrastructure resilience by managing GPU cluster operations, collaborating with engineering teams, and driving product priorities to optimize performance and reliabili...
1 week ago
Senior Director, Corporate FP&A | United States | Remote
$260K - $312K *
Elevate your career by leading Corporate FP&A initiatives in a high-growth environment. Drive strategic financial planning, forecasting, and reporting while building a robust financial infrastructure...
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Senior Agentic AI Engineer (Remote)
$100K - $130K *
Elevate your career by leading innovative AI development teams, designing cutting-edge solutions, and orchestrating advanced agent workflows. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive impactful...
3 weeks ago
Director - Data & AI Solutions - Financial Services, Actuarial - REMOTE
$122K - $182K *
Unlock potential by leading enterprise-scale data and AI solutions, modernizing actuarial processes, and driving cloud-native transformations. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance decision-making...
1 week ago
Technical Evangelist - AI infrastructure and GPU Technologies
$185K - $272K *
Shape the future of technical training and enablement, driving market awareness and engagement. Collaborate across teams to deliver impactful educational content while representing innovative technolo...
3 weeks ago
Engineering Manager, Applied AI
$285K *
Champion a hands-on team of engineers to deliver high-quality software solutions. Guide technical design, develop talent, and manage client relationships while ensuring effective engagement delivery a...
3 weeks ago
Enterprise Security Engineer, Vulnerability Management
$125K - $150K *
Unlock potential by investigating and prioritizing vulnerabilities across enterprise systems, driving remediation, and enhancing security capabilities through automation and AI integration...
1 week ago
$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
Senior Partner Manager, Data & AI Security
$175K - $326K *
Grow your career with a strategic role driving Data & AI Security channel sales. Collaborate with partners to develop scalable practices, enhance revenue, and shape go-to-market strategies while engag...
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$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...
Reposted today
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
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.