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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$99K - $196K *

Lead and develop a team of Clinical Database Programmers to ensure timely, high-quality delivery of clinical database programming activities, driving operational excellence and innovation in clinical...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by driving product strategy and execution for data and identity solutions. Collaborate across teams to deliver impactful products, ensuring alignment with business goals and customer...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $164K *

Join us to elevate brand presence by crafting engaging, real-time content across social platforms. Collaborate with teams to launch campaigns, analyze trends, and optimize strategies that resonate wit...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$91K - $175K *

Join a team that solves complex data challenges, developing insights from multiple sources to support business decisions. You'll mentor peers and lead the implementation of advanced reporting solution...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$110K - $130K *

Innovate healthcare delivery by developing AI solutions that enhance operations and resident experiences. Collaborate with teams to automate processes and improve clinical decision-making in senior ca...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Manage end-to-end inventory planning, ensuring optimal product availability and margin targets. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to forecast sales and streamline logistics, driving efficiency a...

CanadaRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$80K - $95K *

Transform your career by leading incident response and threat investigations in a dynamic Security Operations Center. Collaborate with teams to enhance security practices and protect enterprise enviro...

Boston, MARemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$81K *

Drive biostatistical analysis for clinical trials, ensuring data safety and integrity. Collaborate with study teams to design methodologies, interpret data, and contribute to research publications, en...

Madison, WIRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$228K - $314K *

Drive the architecture and engineering direction for a shared Security AI platform, ensuring secure, reliable, and scalable operations across multiple security functions while mentoring teams and alig...

California, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$133K - $235K *

Drive your career with impactful cross-functional programs, leading initiatives from planning to launch. Collaborate with diverse teams to navigate complexity, ensuring successful delivery and continu...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$157K - $283K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of defense by leading a dynamic portfolio of Air Force and Space Force programs, ensuring excellence in delivery, financial performance, and client relationships...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$130K - $160K *

Lead strategic sourcing initiatives and oversee subcontract administration, driving compliance and risk management while fostering collaboration across teams to optimize procurement outcomes and enhan...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$250K - $400K *

Champion innovative research in clinical AI, driving the development of executable clinical logic modules and experiments to enhance decision-making in healthcare. Collaborate with founders and clinic...

Montreal, QCRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $125K *

Elevate your career by mastering data governance and engineering. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design automated pipelines, ensuring data accuracy and integrity across systems while drivi...

Wrangell, AKRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$172K - $202K *

Lead supply chain strategy development by analyzing trends. Collaborate with CSCOs, providing insights and thought leadership through research and presentations. Drive implementation of best practices...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

The Data Integration Specialist at Timely will ensure seamless integration of data between school district systems and Timely's scheduling technology. This role involves collaborating with various sta...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$70K - $126K *

Analyze extensive data sets to drive decision-making, enhance clinical outcomes, and reduce costs. Collaborate with stakeholders to identify value areas, develop solutions, and deliver actionable insi...

Missouri, USRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $200K *

Drive innovation by designing and developing scalable backend services, collaborating closely with engineering teams to enhance platform performance and reliability while mentoring junior developers a...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$135K - $178K *

Transform data governance by leading initiatives that bridge legal compliance, data security, and technology operations. Drive innovative self-service workflows while ensuring compliance across divers...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $175K *

Lead the development of scalable MLOps infrastructure, enabling production-ready AI systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance model deployment, monitoring, and lifecycle management f...

Providence, RIRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$184K - $356K *

Transform the future of enterprise AI by architecting innovative multi-agent systems. Collaborate with industry leaders to deploy advanced workflows and optimize performance using NVIDIA's cutting-edg...

California, USRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$111K - $185K *

Elevate healthcare solutions by leading the development of innovative algorithms for next-gen continuous glucose monitoring technologies. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to enhance sensor pe...

California, USRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$69K - $105K *

Elevate your research career by conducting impactful studies that enhance crisis services. Collaborate with experts to analyze data, develop tools, and contribute to vital evaluations that support the...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's redefining enterprise BI by architecting scalable analytics solutions, implementing governance frameworks, and driving the migration to Looker, ensuring seamless data access and ins...

Secaucus, NJRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$158K - $199K *

Empower innovation in ad formats by leading cross-functional teams to create engaging user experiences. Drive growth for new advertisers while managing strategic partnerships and executing impactful p...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

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.