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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$265K - $295K *

Shape community engagement strategies to foster trust and collaboration with local stakeholders, ensuring Anthropic's infrastructure projects benefit the communities we serve while navigating complex...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$164K - $229K *

Unlock your potential as a mid-level frontend engineer, leading projects that enhance advertiser experiences. Collaborate with diverse teams, build intuitive tools, and drive performance while making...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$125K - $150K *

Drive revenue growth and strategic partnerships in biometrics services, focusing on client relationships and market strategy. Collaborate with teams to deliver innovative solutions and position the or...

Mansfield, MARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $155K *

Unlock potential by leading global statistical programming efforts for oncology and therapeutic products. Drive programming strategies, oversee project deliverables, and mentor staff to ensure complia...

Oregon, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$115K - $130K *

Drive client growth by leveraging data-driven insights to enhance strategic relationships and deliver impactful solutions. Collaborate cross-functionally to achieve measurable outcomes and ensure clie...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$250K - $280K *

Empower the development of AI observability capabilities, architecting data models and infrastructure while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance user workflows and insights into AI sys...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$148K - $175K *

Lead the charge in providing actionable insights and thought leadership to clients, driving strategic innovation with a strong focus on AI in supply chain. Collaborate with stakeholders, mentor teams...

Irving, TXRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$81K *

Manage and enhance public health technology platforms, ensuring secure, reliable operations for local, state, and federal agencies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize system performan...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $125K *

Engage your passion for chemistry as you drive sales success by collaborating with teams, conducting demos, and providing insights to elevate product offerings and enhance customer engagement, all whi...

Massachusetts, USRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in scaling strategic partnerships with cloud hyperscalers and SIs. Drive co-sell programs, marketplace initiatives, and joint GTM strategies to embed AI solutions in enterprise contact...

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Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$218K - $245K *

Empower AI observability by delivering end-to-end solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance user experiences and insights into agent performance, costs, and errors, while navigat...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Analyze and drive AI innovation across the Insurance portfolio, overseeing the full lifecycle of solutions from ideation to production. Lead multidisciplinary teams, shape strategy, and build new capa...

CanadaRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Transform the insurance landscape by leading AI innovation and delivery. Oversee the full lifecycle of AI solutions, guiding multidisciplinary teams and shaping strategic initiatives in a rapidly evol...

New York, NYRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in AI innovation within our Insurance portfolio, overseeing the full lifecycle of solutions from ideation to production. Shape strategy, manage multidisciplinary teams, and build new c...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate product execution by translating client needs into actionable requirements, collaborating with engineering and data science teams to deliver standardized measurement solutions across various c...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $160K *

Champion the migration to a modern Databricks lakehouse, designing robust data pipelines and ensuring data quality. Collaborate with teams to enhance analytics capabilities and set technical standards...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $90K *

Advance quality assurance initiatives and optimize workflows in a remote healthcare contact center. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance compliance, improve patient outcomes, and drive continuous...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$103K - $154K *

Unlock advanced data solutions by leveraging Microsoft Azure and Power BI. Collaborate with teams to deliver high-quality analytics and reporting, while enhancing business intelligence capabilities th...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$140K - $160K *

Transform commercial decision-making by leading global pricing data initiatives, developing analytical capabilities, and creating insights that optimize pricing strategies across diverse business sect...

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Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$125K - $225K *

Lead the charge in multidisciplinary engineering and design management for a large-scale industrial infrastructure project, ensuring compliance with technical standards and client expectations through...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$95K - $125K *

Unlock potential by transforming raw financial data into structured datasets. Collaborate on innovative systems that cater to institutional investors, ensuring data integrity and market coverage while...

Toronto, ONRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$148K - $256K *

Shape the future of data engineering by architecting scalable, cloud-native data platforms on Azure and Databricks. Influence the organization’s data practices to leverage AI-driven insights, driving...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$157K - $283K *

Lead the charge in driving business growth by developing strategic partnerships and innovative solutions for federal clients, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional res...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$197K - $260K *

Transform customer experiences by leading technical discovery and designing innovative data solutions. Collaborate with sales and engineering teams to drive adoption and expansion of the dbt platform...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$171K - $235K *

Shape the future of customer engagement learning for field teams, driving capability development, strategic alignment, and performance impact across commercial operations in the pharmaceutical sector...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

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.