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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$123K - $254K *

Architect innovative full-stack solutions that enhance user experiences, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive product development from ideation to release, while ensuring high-quality co...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$121K - $176K *

Transform operational excellence by leading a team to implement Lean strategies, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and enhance safety, quality, and cost performance across multiple sites while...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$195K - $325K *

Drive a culture of cyber risk accountability by leading Technology Risk & Compliance initiatives across Global Supply Chain and Operational Technology, ensuring alignment with business needs and regul...

Philadelphia, PARemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Elevate product strategy and delivery by collaborating with clients, designers, and engineers. Drive AI-enabled solutions while managing ambiguity and ensuring meaningful outcomes through effective co...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Optimize project financials by providing expert analysis, reporting, and controls for government contracts. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure accurate forecasting, invoicing, and compliance, dri...

Chicago, ILRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$211K - $248K *

Lead the charge in managing the complete ML model lifecycle, ensuring robust deployment, monitoring, and continuous improvement. Collaborate with data scientists to enhance model performance and opera...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Join us to build a new AI-driven demand generation channel from scratch. You'll identify audiences, develop outreach strategies, and run experiments to create a repeatable pipeline, all while collabor...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's building a new AI-driven demand generation channel from scratch. You'll identify audiences, develop outreach strategies, and run experiments to create a repeatable pipeline, all whi...

CanadaRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$119K - $139K *

Champion the development of innovative data solutions, leveraging Azure pipelines to create robust data assets. Collaborate with stakeholders to translate complex requirements into effective technical...

North Liberty, IARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $155K *

Lead the charge in developing and maintaining cloud APIs for photonic quantum hardware, optimizing microservices for performance and security while ensuring seamless integration across distributed sys...

Hoboken, NJRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $158K *

Join a team that's dedicated to driving client acquisition and retention in the small and mid-sized pharmaceutical market. Manage relationships, develop strategies, and achieve sales targets while col...

Massachusetts, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$168K - $240K *

Join us to define and deploy autonomous AI agents at scale, transforming cutting-edge LLM capabilities into reliable, high-availability products while mentoring a team of engineers and setting industr...

Seattle, WARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$101K - $188K *

Unlock potential by driving advancements in AI and machine learning for autonomous systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop, optimize, and prototype cutting-edge algorithms that enh...

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6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$165K - $248K *

Lead enterprise-scale operations for cloud services, ensuring performance and customer satisfaction. Drive a multidisciplinary team, manage service transitions, and leverage data-driven metrics to enh...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $135K *

Join a team that shapes innovative medical strategies, driving excellence in healthcare content. Collaborate with experts, cultivate client relationships, and inspire teams to elevate project outcomes...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $150K *

Innovate within the Clinical Insights team as you drive analytics product delivery and AI platform development, collaborating with healthcare clients to shape software solutions and enhance user exper...

Chicago, ILRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$209K - $275K *

Elevate your career by leading and developing a high-performing Solutions Engineering team. Drive strategic alignment across functions, foster technical excellence, and implement innovative practices...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$200K - $350K *

Join us to define the next generation of platform software architecture, leading cross-functional teams to create stable interfaces and drive technical decisions that shape the future of AI inference...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Unlock strategic insights as a Senior Financial Analyst, driving financial performance and process improvements across departments. Collaborate with leaders to enhance decision-making and support grow...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$95K - $115K *

Drive financial governance by tracking budgets, analyzing variances, and generating reports in a federal mission environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and support e...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $165K *

Shape the future of media effectiveness by driving sales and client relationships. Leverage your expertise in analytics and insights to identify opportunities, lead proposals, and enhance client satis...

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5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$151K - $215K *

Innovate global technology procurement strategies, optimizing spend and supplier relationships. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance value creation and drive efficiency across technology...

New York, NYRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$140K - $165K *

Elevate your career by driving strategic pricing initiatives and financial analysis. Collaborate cross-functionally to develop business cases, optimize pricing models, and present actionable insights...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $180K *

Transform the future of machine learning by designing scalable architectures for production systems. Collaborate across teams to optimize data processing and model deployment, ensuring high performanc...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$120K - $145K *

Drive execution of complex technical initiatives, translating business vision into actionable programs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with company objectives and measurab...

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6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.