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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$186K - $233K *

Pioneer innovative strategies in breast oncology, driving commercial success through collaboration and data-driven insights. Lead cross-functional teams to enhance product adoption and optimize market...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$111K - $167K *

Join a dynamic team as a strategic analytics partner, driving insights and performance improvements across revenue cycle operations. Collaborate with leaders to define KPIs, analyze data, and create i...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$135K - $175K *

Drive the integration of AI tools into a secure cloud platform for capital markets, ensuring compliance and security while collaborating with top law firms and engineering teams to enhance document wo...

RemoteRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$200K - $300K *

Join a dynamic team to manage bank capital relationships, drive coverage strategies, and support capital formation initiatives. This role offers growth opportunities in a fast-paced environment, focus...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$116K - $207K *

Contribute to the successful delivery of large-scale IT programs, leading high-performing teams, driving operational excellence, and fostering strong client relationships to align with strategic objec...

Dallas, TXRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$154K - $231K *

Champion impactful research initiatives that shape product strategy and enhance user experiences. Collaborate cross-functionally to translate insights into actionable recommendations, driving alignmen...

New York, NYRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$150K - $180K *

Join a dynamic team as a Senior Applied AI Engineer, driving AI innovations across product lines. Leverage your expertise in machine learning to transform complex challenges into production-ready solu...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Accelerate growth by leveraging deep supply chain expertise to drive new business, optimize value chains, and deliver compelling ROI to executives. Collaborate cross-functionally to exceed sales targe...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$177K - $338K *

Champion DMPK project leadership by ensuring high-quality data delivery and supporting drug candidate progression through innovative modeling and cross-functional collaboration in a dynamic biotech en...

RemoteRemote

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$220K - $260K *

Unlock potential by driving new business acquisition in a defined territory, focusing on net-new logos and maximizing revenue growth. Engage with C-level executives to present tailored cybersecurity s...

Connecticut, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$113K - $160K *

Partner with us to drive innovation and shape strategies that enhance client experiences through advanced technology solutions and data-driven insights, while collaborating with stakeholders to delive...

New York, NYRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$125K - $145K *

Lead campaign strategy and execution for oncology pharma marketing, driving performance optimization and cross-functional collaboration. Own end-to-end campaign management, ensuring alignment with bus...

United StatesRemote

Reposted today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$249K - $336K *

Lead the charge in transforming research through innovative digital technology and data strategies. Drive scientific excellence by enhancing workflows and data products, ensuring Research teams have t...

South San Francisco, CARemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Innovate and enhance data interoperability by designing, building, and maintaining secure APIs and integration services. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless data exchange and su...

Chicago, ILRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$91K - $163K *

Shape and enhance AI-driven intelligence systems by developing, operating, and optimizing workflows and knowledge structures that facilitate effective decision-making and external communications acros...

Eden Prairie, MNRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$165K - $183K *

Drive financial strategy and insights as you partner with teams to enhance budgeting, forecasting, and operational excellence, enabling growth and scaling efforts in a fast-paced environment and influ...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$120K - $145K *

Drive impactful data analysis and risk management for global clinical trials, interpreting complex data to identify trends and risks. Lead cross-functional teams in enhancing study quality and patient...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$180K - $215K *

Unlock potential by leading the transition of a GCP platform to AWS, ensuring compliance with federal security standards. Leverage your AWS expertise to design secure, scalable solutions while mentori...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$87K - $115K *

Optimize warehouse operations by implementing WMS solutions. Collaborate with teams to enhance workflows, lead testing, and ensure successful deployments, driving efficiency and scalability in logisti...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$130K - $216K *

Transform enterprise Databricks environments with innovative designs, ensuring secure, efficient implementations while collaborating with stakeholders to deliver scalable data solutions and enhance go...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$184K - $356K *

Join a dynamic team to develop cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions, collaborating with research and product teams to transform innovative ideas into production-ready services that enhance AI tooling...

RemoteRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$168K - $177K *

Empower advertisers by leading high-impact projects that enhance campaign management, optimize platform health, and drive revenue growth through innovative backend services and APIs. Collaborate acros...

CanadaRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and maintain scalable security data pipelines, ensuring accurate telemetry ingestion and compliance with governance standards for enhanced cybersecuri...

Charlotte, NCRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $220K *

Champion the development of scalable, AI-driven data platforms, blending technical expertise with leadership. Drive collaboration across teams to create customer-centric data solutions, ensuring high...

Bentonville, ARRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$85K - $105K *

Lead the charge in delivering impactful analytics and technical support, ensuring data-driven decision-making and operational excellence for enterprise customers through effective reporting and system...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

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.