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.
$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...
2 weeks ago
Staff Technical Program Manager
$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...
6 days ago
Senior Product Manager - Financial Services AI
$160K - $180K *
Shape the future of financial services by defining AI-driven product strategies and requirements. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to turn complex regulated needs into actionable insights, driv...
3 weeks ago
Director, Business Development
$150K - $180K *
Transform your career by driving new business growth in enterprise accounts. Leverage your expertise in IT sales to identify key opportunities, build trusted relationships, and deliver strategic solut...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Program Manager, Tooling and Integrations
$190K - $234K *
Empower transformative initiatives as you manage strategic technical programs across engineering and operations, driving excellence in tooling and integrations while mentoring a high-performing team i...
3 weeks ago
Senior GTM Demand Programs and Analytics Manager
$120K - $140K *
Transform your career by driving impactful sales playbooks and incentive programs. Leverage Salesforce, SQL, and AI tools to automate processes and enhance pipeline generation in a collaborative, glob...
4 days ago
$160K - $200K *
Transform customer success and support by leading a dynamic team to enhance retention and expansion strategies. Collaborate with executives to build infrastructure and drive growth for 2,100+ accounts...
3 weeks ago
Customer Success Operations Analyst
$120K - $130K *
Drive the transformation of customer data into automated reporting and AI tools, enhancing customer health tracking and executive visibility. Collaborate across teams to streamline workflows and ensur...
2 weeks ago
AI Tech Lead / REMOTE / Work-Life Balance
$135K - $160K *
Transform enterprise-scale AI solutions by leveraging Databricks, Generative AI, and cloud technologies. Collaborate with a dynamic team to shape AI architecture while mentoring engineers and driving...
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Senior Manager, Business Applications
$120K - $145K *
Elevate your career by leading the strategy and delivery of a robust Salesforce ecosystem, driving business impact through innovative solutions and team development in a dynamic, global environment...
3 weeks ago
$105K - $202K *
Innovate and build AI-native products that automate complex workflows. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and deploy full-stack applications, ensuring reliability and performa...
2 weeks ago
Senior Director, Technical Solutions - Quantum
$240K - $310K *
Elevate your career as you lead a team of technical experts to develop innovative strategies that drive customer engagement and support business growth across diverse sectors...
3 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of financial management in R&D. Drive project budgets, forecasts, and insights while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure financial efficiency and...
6 days ago
Global Product Owner Autonomous Coding
$143K - $196K *
Champion innovative solutions in healthcare coding by leading cross-functional teams, optimizing product strategies, and enhancing customer experiences through data-driven insights and agile methodolo...
3 weeks ago
Senior Software Engineer (Python / AI Insurance SaaS)
$200K - $225K *
Drive the design and delivery of innovative AI-driven applications. Oversee the full development lifecycle, ensuring scalability and reliability in multi-tenant enterprise solutions while collaboratin...
Reposted 6 days ago
Senior Software Engineer, Behavior Planning
$135K - $160K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of autonomous driving by designing and implementing advanced behavior planning systems. Collaborate with experts to tackle complex challenges in dynamic environme...
3 days ago
Solution Architect - Autonomous Systems & Industrial Base (ComS058)
$135K - $160K *
Accelerate progress at the intersection of autonomous systems and cloud-native technologies, driving integration and architecture solutions for defense and commercial sectors. Engage with stakeholders...
1 week ago
$112K - $151K *
Lead the charge in building a world-class revenue forecasting process, analyzing key revenue drivers with cross-functional teams to enhance business insights and support strategic growth decisions...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Software Engineer II, Backend (Decisions Orchestration)
$133K - $183K *
Transform the user experience by designing and implementing innovative backend solutions for a cutting-edge checkout platform, enhancing accessibility and flexibility for financial products in a colla...
2 weeks ago
Software Engineer II, Backend (Decisions Orchestration)
$146K - $206K *
Transform the user experience by designing and implementing innovative financial products. Collaborate in a dynamic team to enhance the checkout platform, ensuring reliability and performance for seam...
2 weeks ago
$159K - $235K *
Innovate detection capabilities by developing robust solutions to enhance security across corporate and marketplace environments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to revolutionize threat detect...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Senior Manager, Application Development (Java, APIs, Microservices, AWS, AI)
$106K - $260K *
Unlock potential by leading high-performing engineering teams to design and deliver enterprise-scale applications and AI solutions. Drive modernization initiatives across cloud-native platforms and mi...
3 weeks ago
Senior Manager Technical Services
$150K - $170K *
Join a dynamic team to lead technical onboarding and project delivery for mid-market and enterprise clients. Drive team performance, manage escalations, and collaborate across departments to enhance c...
1 week ago
Strategy & Operations - Coding Optimization and Automation Consultant
$125K - $235K *
Champion healthcare coding excellence by optimizing operations, implementing automation, and enhancing training. Collaborate with leaders to drive measurable improvements in productivity and accuracy...
2 weeks ago
Principal AI & Salesforce Architect - Remote in US
$128K - $238K *
Lead the charge in transforming enterprise AI and Salesforce solutions. Engage with clients to shape strategic AI initiatives, architect innovative systems, and ensure successful production delivery a...
Reposted 5 days 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.