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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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$216K - $224K *

Unlock the potential of data science by leading a team to drive impactful business outcomes through advanced experimentation, causal inference, and machine learning strategies in a dynamic marketplace...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$240K - $249K *

Drive impactful data science initiatives by mentoring teams, shaping strategy, and collaborating across functions to enhance ML and analytics capabilities, ensuring scalable solutions that improve bus...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$160K - $200K *

Analyze and validate datasets for AI/ML model performance, ensuring accuracy and reliability in engineering design decisions and building efficient ETL pipelines using Azure tools...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$160K - $200K *

Lead the charge in transforming engineering design data into reliable AI/ML insights. Drive innovation by validating model performance and ensuring data quality in a collaborative team focused on adva...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$160K - $200K *

Engineer robust data frameworks for AI/ML, transforming design and simulation data into reliable datasets that fuel high-impact engineering decisions and model validation...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$150K - $180K *

Elevate your career with an AI Scientist role focusing on advanced AI features and customer outcomes. Collaborate with senior leaders, design intelligent systems, and enhance reasoning and orchestrati...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$90K - $120K *

Join a team that's transforming business challenges into innovative machine learning solutions. As a Principal Data Scientist, you'll lead the design and implementation of advanced analytics, mentorin...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$142K - $193K *

Innovate with us to advance AI-driven customer experiences through cutting-edge agent-based modeling. Lead research and development of multimodal frameworks that enhance interactions and optimize test...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$110K - $130K *

Develop machine learning solutions to enhance logistics planning and decision-making. Collaborate with engineers to create scalable data models and visualizations, focusing on data integration and ope...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$118K - $159K *

Lead the charge in data science innovation by managing a team of experts to develop predictive models and optimize workflows, ensuring data integrity and compliance while delivering actionable insight...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $140K *

Drive impactful data-driven decisions by leveraging analytics to support government clients in addressing critical challenges. Collaborate with a skilled team to develop innovative solutions and enhan...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$125K - $150K *

Elevate product discovery by leading data-driven insights that inform new solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate complex questions into actionable strategies, ensuring analyti...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$130K - $155K *

Drive the development of advanced data solutions, transforming complex data into actionable insights while overseeing machine learning workflows and analytical platforms in a multidisciplinary environ...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$150K - $210K *

Accelerate the development of cutting-edge AI solutions by designing, implementing, and optimizing advanced NLP and Generative AI models while mentoring junior talent and fostering collaboration acros...

Dallas, TXRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $210K *

Elevate your skills by designing and deploying innovative NLP and GenAI solutions. Collaborate with teams to optimize ML pipelines and mentor junior data scientists, shaping the future of data science...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by embedding with product teams to drive data-driven decision-making. Collaborate on experiments, define metrics, and analyze user behavior for impactful product enhancements. Lead an...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$160K - $190K *

Unlock potential by re-engineering core ML systems for peak performance, combining deep expertise in HPC and parallel programming with novel algorithms to drive the future of quantitative research in...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$140K - $190K *

Join a team that's redefining data science by tackling complex analytical challenges. You'll own projects from inception to delivery, leveraging AI tools to drive insights and shape our innovative pro...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $155K *

Drive innovation as you develop and deploy cutting-edge AI solutions that enhance advertising measurement products, collaborating with cross-functional teams to maximize ROI and shape technology at sc...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$100K - $209K *

Inspire innovation as you develop advanced analytics solutions at the intersection of data science and cloud infrastructure. Collaborate across teams to transform complex data into actionable forecast...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Unlock the potential of data by designing and implementing advanced analytics solutions. Collaborate with a dynamic team to develop machine learning models and data pipelines that drive insights and i...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$175K - $236K *

Drive the evolution of embedded security by leading a data science and engineering team. Shape strategies, enhance measurement accuracy, and ensure effective risk management through trusted data and i...

1 week ago

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

$145K - $175K *

Empower marketing strategies by leveraging advanced data science techniques to optimize Apple Pay's marketing effectiveness through innovative measurement frameworks and causal analysis...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Elevate your career by leading AI innovations tailored for manufacturing clients. Drive productivity and uncover insights through data analysis, collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop cu...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by developing and deploying innovative AI applications that leverage machine learning and generative AI. Collaborate across teams to transform cutting-edge research into impactful pro...

3 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.