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.
Staff Application Security Engineer
$165K - $295K *
Pioneer innovative application security strategies and vulnerability management programs, driving impactful change in a high-visibility role that balances broad influence with deep technical expertise...
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Manager, Software Engineering - Engineering Tools
$120K - $148K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of AEC software by leading engineering talent and enhancing workflows. Drive innovation in Autodesk Revit add-ins and tools while fostering a collaborative enviro...
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$90K - $110K *
Drive growth in digital therapeutics by engaging medical practices, guiding them from initial interest to consistent orders. Collaborate with sales and clinical teams to shape the onboarding process a...
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$175K - $210K *
Oversee strategic application of data science in insurance pricing and underwriting, managing a high-performing team to drive actionable insights and business outcomes. Champion innovation in modeling...
4 weeks ago
ERP Functional Business Analyst - Performance Budgeting (PB)
$89K - $156K *
Transform enterprise budgeting solutions by analyzing processes, defining requirements, and configuring applications. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance financial planning and ensure successful...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Cloud / System Engineer (Journeyman)
$95K - $115K *
Engineer robust cloud and system solutions, ensuring seamless enterprise operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain infrastructure, troubleshoot issues, and implement configuratio...
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Business Analyst, Product Creation Technology
$80K - $90K *
Transform business needs into actionable requirements by bridging technical solutions and operational workflows. Collaborate across teams to enhance product creation technology systems, ensuring seaml...
Reposted 2 days ago
$140K - $165K *
Unlock potential by joining a dynamic engineering team focused on resolving issues, enhancing systems, and automating processes to improve member experiences and operational efficiency...
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Developer Relations Manager, Higher Education and Research - AI for Science
$152K - $287K *
Innovate the future of AI research by engaging with top university labs, driving adoption of advanced technologies, and translating complex insights into impactful outcomes. Collaborate cross-function...
1 week ago
Director, AI Product Strategy & Growth
$160K - $180K *
Elevate product strategy and execution across a diverse AI portfolio, driving measurable growth and adoption while engaging with senior leadership and stakeholders to ensure impactful outcomes and gov...
2 days ago
$250K - $300K *
Grow your career with a dynamic role leading customer acquisition in GenAI Safety Services. Own the full sales cycle, engage with senior stakeholders, and position strategic AI solutions to drive impa...
3 weeks ago
Director I, Catastrophe Modeling
$116K - $145K *
Help us lead the charge in catastrophe risk analytics, blending modeling science and data engineering. Drive team performance, set technical standards, and translate model outputs into strategic under...
3 weeks ago
$90K - $110K *
Advance your career by delivering critical cost estimates for federal programs. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance national security through effective budgeting and analysis of advanced commun...
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Senior Director, Engineering, Precision Defense
$270K - $365K *
Lead a dynamic engineering organization to transform offensive capabilities into proactive defense. Shape strategy, scale teams, and deliver innovative solutions across multiple pillars, ensuring robu...
4 days ago
Director of Statistical Programming
$241K - $269K *
Drive statistical programming excellence across multiple clinical studies while collaborating with cross-functional teams. Lead validation of CRO deliverables and implement innovative tools to enhance...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Associate Director, Regulatory Science
$177K - $221K *
Champion regulatory excellence by leading cross-functional teams, ensuring compliance, and driving successful oncology drug development through strategic planning and expert guidance...
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Global Account Manager - Consulting & Research Agencies
$150K - $180K *
Drive growth by managing key global consulting accounts, fostering relationships, and achieving ambitious sales targets. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to convert project usage into long-term...
4 days ago
Software Development Engineer - Distributed Services
$143K - $194K *
Join a dynamic team to engineer scalable software solutions, collaborating across functions to solve complex challenges while enhancing the core shopping experience and supporting multiple business go...
4 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Lead the charge in transforming product vision into market success by leveraging customer insights, strategic positioning, and cross-functional collaboration to drive impactful go-to-market strategies...
4 days ago
$80K - $135K *
Advance educational research by analyzing data and synthesizing findings to enhance student access to advanced courses. Collaborate with stakeholders to design studies, build dashboards, and communica...
1 week ago
Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis
$108K - $148K *
Join us as a Senior FP&A Analyst to drive financial planning, reporting, and forecasting. Collaborate across teams to optimize spending and enhance our financial systems, leveraging AI for insights th...
2 weeks ago
$87K - $135K *
Unlock potential by leading the Knowledge Management program for a major IT support initiative, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing and improving self-service capabilities to enhance user experie...
3 weeks ago
$135K - $237K *
Unlock potential by leading actuarial strategies that drive innovation and performance. Oversee a team, develop statistical models, and engage with regulators to ensure compliance and support business...
2 weeks ago
Lead, Enterprise Data & AI Governance
$100K - $135K *
Elevate your career by leading enterprise data and AI governance initiatives. Collaborate across teams to define frameworks, implement policies, and drive adoption of responsible AI practices, ensurin...
2 weeks ago
$150K *
Champion the design and development of engaging public-facing websites, ensuring a seamless user experience while establishing scalable systems for content management and collaboration across teams to...
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.