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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$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...

Denver, CORemote

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$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...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$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...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$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...

RemoteRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$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...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$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...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$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...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$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...

San Francisco, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$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...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$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...

Chicago, ILRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$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...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$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...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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...

Washington, DCRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Join a team that's transforming voice AI by solving customer challenges at scale. You'll measure, fix, and deploy solutions rapidly, enhancing models for diverse languages and improving user experienc...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$230K - $275K *

Manage comprehensive financial evaluations for utility-scale solar and BESS projects, delivering strategic insights and supporting investment decisions throughout project lifecycles while fostering cr...

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4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$121K - $165K *

Engage with automotive partners to architect innovative solutions and empower sales teams, driving technical engagements and championing customer insights for enhanced product delivery and success...

Virginia, USRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$117K - $176K *

Lead the optimization and administration of advanced imaging solutions in a dynamic healthcare setting, enhancing workflows and collaborating with diverse teams to deliver innovative and efficient ser...

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3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$170K - $179K *

Transform customer success by leading a high-performing team, driving satisfaction and retention in a fast-paced SaaS environment. Collaborate across functions to enhance customer strategies and deliv...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading a diverse portfolio of projects, ensuring client satisfaction and operational excellence. Drive efficiency, manage resources, and serve as the primary liaison between clien...

North Carolina, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $195K *

Join a team that's driving pricing strategy and revenue insights across the vaccine portfolio. This role involves analytical frameworks to support decision-making, evaluate pricing, and enhance market...

Durham, NCRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$145K - $213K *

Shape the future of competitive intelligence by leading win/loss analysis, market insights, and strategic positioning. Collaborate with product marketing to ensure data-driven decisions that enhance o...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $158K *

Shape the future of audience data strategy by developing scalable products, enhancing targeting capabilities, and fostering cross-functional collaboration to drive data access and compliance in a dyna...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$139K - $265K *

Lead the charge in developing audience insights, transforming data into actionable business strategies through research and collaboration with senior leaders. You’ll guide methodologies and drive a co...

New York, NYRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Engage as a Sanctions Screening SME, driving system design, analysis, and validation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance screening processes and ensure compliance, while leveraging dee...

Jersey City, NJRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

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.