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 *
Lead the charge in owning and optimizing the financial operations and forecasting that drive success across the organization, breaking new ground through cross-functional partnerships and innovative F...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$80K - $90K *
Drive impactful public health initiatives by leveraging data management and analytic expertise. Collaborate with scientists to enhance research quality and support CDC missions through effective data...
2 weeks ago
Senior AWS DevOps Engineer - AWS, Kubernetes, HCP, CI/CD, Observability with AI-focus (REMOTE)
$120K - $145K *
Unlock potential by leading AWS cloud engineering and DevOps practices. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver secure, reliable digital services while enhancing platform capabilities and o...
3 days ago
Senior Software Engineer - SS&C EVOLV
$140K - $160K *
Shape the future of software development by designing and implementing scalable applications while integrating advanced AI solutions and enhancing system architectures to meet enterprise needs and ens...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Associate Director, Biostatistics
$165K - $207K *
Lead strategic statistical initiatives for clinical development programs, ensuring rigorous study design and data analysis. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and regulatory authorities to drive...
3 days ago
Staff Attack Engineer, External
$238K - $280K *
Lead the charge in developing autonomous attack workflows for external surfaces, leveraging your expertise to enhance reconnaissance capabilities and mentor engineers while driving strategic technical...
1 week ago
$92K - $166K *
Join us in shaping the future of talent acquisition in the Intelligence Community. Lead full life cycle recruiting for highly skilled technical professionals, engaging with top-tier candidates in a fa...
Reposted 1 week ago
Senior Manager, Clinical Lab Project Management
$134K - $219K *
Lead clinical laboratory operations for precision medicine projects, ensuring timely deliverables and risk management across therapeutic areas. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support clini...
3 weeks ago
$100K - $120K *
Lead the charge in uncovering user insights to enrich product experiences. Collaborate across teams to implement research findings, enhance usability, and establish a culture that prioritizes user-fir...
Reposted 5 days ago
Software Engineer, AI/ML Infrastructure
$123K - $159K *
Bring your expertise to advance our AI platform by building and evolving core infrastructure, enabling the development and scaling of GenAI applications. Collaborate with engineering teams to implemen...
Reposted 1 week ago
Data Architect - Healthcare Insights, Revenue Cycle
$140K - $190K *
Engineer the AI context platform by designing end-to-end architecture, ensuring data governance, and driving cross-functional collaboration to deliver innovative AI data products that enhance operatio...
3 weeks ago
AI Solution Architect - Remote
$112K - $193K *
Lead the charge in architecting enterprise-scale AI solutions that enhance healthcare delivery, operational efficiency, and consumer engagement, collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement...
Reposted 1 week ago
Salesforce Architect | Public Health | Public Sector
$145K - $150K *
Grow your career with a collaborative team focused on public health solutions. As a Senior Salesforce Developer, you'll leverage your expertise to enhance health department systems nationwide within a...
5 days ago
Enterprise Sales Director, Financial Services
$150K - $180K *
Lead enterprise sales initiatives by forging client relationships, negotiating complex deals, and driving revenue growth through tailored strategies, leveraging AI tools to enhance efficiency and cust...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$90K - $120K *
Join a dynamic team to monitor and enhance project execution, supporting low-income energy efficiency initiatives through technical expertise in grant management and compliance for a range of federal...
4 weeks ago
Lead AI and Data Solution Engineer
$200K - $215K *
Drive the design and deployment of innovative data and AI solutions, leveraging expertise in LLMs, agentic AI, and cloud technologies to enhance business value and ensure compliance with industry stan...
2 weeks ago
DevOps & Cloud Systems - Fullstack Developer
$110K - $130K *
Join us to enhance our cloud-based platform as a Full Stack Developer, leveraging your DevOps and AWS expertise. Collaborate across the stack to build, automate, and scale applications while ensuring...
2 weeks ago
$150K - $180K *
Engage as a hands-on architect to design and implement AI solutions, ensuring alignment with enterprise standards and governance. Collaborate with teams to accelerate adoption and maintain best practi...
3 weeks ago
Group Account Director (Medical Affairs)
$165K - $185K *
Join a team that's shaping strategic direction and driving growth across multi-account projects in medical affairs. In this senior leadership role, you'll enhance client relationships, develop teams...
Reposted 1 week ago
Associate Director, Clinical Science
$180K - $240K *
Lead scientific strategy for clinical development of BHB-1893, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure data integrity and regulatory compliance. Drive protocol design, data analysis, and e...
1 week ago
Detection & CorpSec Engineer (Remote)
$172K - $249K *
Join our dynamic Security team to build and maintain detection systems while protecting corporate and production environments. Leverage your expertise in security engineering to enhance our defenses a...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Configuration & Release Manager (Senior)
$110K - $130K *
Manage configuration and release processes for software, ensuring accuracy and traceability of components, dependencies, and documentation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze impacts a...
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$80K - $95K *
Lead the end-to-end recruiting process, enhancing strategies and partnerships across departments. Drive high-volume hiring with autonomy, ensuring a seamless candidate experience while collaborating c...
5 days ago
$145K - $175K *
Transform your career by architecting secure, scalable Azure solutions that drive modern application delivery. Collaborate with diverse teams to develop automation and enhance cloud services while lev...
3 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Innovate data solutions by designing and optimizing AWS-based data pipelines for a federal program, transforming critical datasets into an enterprise-level architecture, ensuring high-quality data del...
Reposted 2 weeks 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.