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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$75K - $158K *

Unlock potential by leveraging advanced data science techniques to support Army operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop insights and solutions that enhance decision-making and o...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $158K *

Shape the future of data science by leveraging advanced analytics and machine learning to support Army operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver actionable insights and enhance de...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $200K *

Unlock your potential as a Data Scientist, leveraging advanced NLP and machine learning to transform complex data into actionable insights for key decision-makers. Collaborate with teams to enhance or...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $105K *

Empower your career by leveraging data science to drive decarbonization initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop scalable analytical solutions that address real-world emissions...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $140K *

Architect robust retail forecasting models and optimize supply chains by bridging data science and engineering. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure operational reliability and enhance data-driven...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by driving cutting-edge research on consumer LLMs, shaping data-driven decisions, and translating findings into impactful products within a dynamic environment. Join us to push the bo...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Empower finance leadership with data-driven insights by building models, pipelines, and visualizations. Collaborate across systems to ensure data accuracy and support strategic decision-making in a dy...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$167K - $226K *

Join us to lead the development of ML models that personalize advertising for over 100M customers, optimizing engagement and monetization through innovative deep learning and causal inference techniqu...

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

$67K - $112K *

Transform complex data into actionable insights by developing predictive models and analytics solutions for financial services clients. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive business value through ad...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance credit decisioning through advanced modeling and analytics. Lead initiatives that improve approval rates and expand credit access while collaborating with cross-function...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$117K - $218K *

Join a mission-driven team as a Data Scientist, applying your expertise to support Federal Law Enforcement agencies. Engage in data analysis, modeling, and innovative solutions to tackle complex inves...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$112K - $179K *

Analyze and resolve national security questions by leveraging data science expertise. Collaborate with teams to enhance data collection strategies and support intelligence production in a fast-paced e...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$112K - $179K *

Tackle critical national security questions by leveraging data science expertise. Collaborate with teams to enhance data collection strategies and automate processes, ensuring adherence to standards w...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$176K - $282K *

Lead critical data analysis initiatives to enhance national security efforts. Collaborate with diverse teams to develop data strategies and improve analytic capabilities, ensuring adherence to standar...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $128K *

Engineer innovative data solutions to tackle national security challenges. Collaborate with teams to enhance analytic capabilities and automate processes, ensuring adherence to standards while interpr...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$146K - $234K *

Champion national security by leveraging data science expertise to analyze critical issues, enhance analytic capabilities, and collaborate with diverse teams to drive impactful solutions in a fast-pac...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$165K - $185K *

Transform marketplace dynamics by designing and deploying ML models that optimize pricing and inventory allocation. Collaborate across teams in a high-ownership role, enhancing efficiency and performa...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $110K *

Elevate your career by designing and deploying innovative ML tools. Collaborate with experts to tackle complex data challenges across industries, driving impactful solutions and contributing to cuttin...

Waterloo, ONIn-Person

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$165K - $185K *

Discover innovative ML approaches to optimize pricing, inventory, and yield in programmatic marketplaces. Collaborate cross-functionally while owning data architecture, model deployment, and real-time...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$155K - $180K *

Discover innovative solutions as you manage and integrate Big Data/Cloud technologies in a dynamic, agile team. Collaborate with engineers to transform data for critical applications, ensuring excelle...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$155K - $190K *

Unlock potential by designing innovative data solutions that transform multi-INT data into actionable insights. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance national security operations through advanced a...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$155K - $190K *

Unlock potential by architecting innovative data solutions that transform multi-INT data into actionable insights. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance national security operations through advance...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$114K - $144K *

Pioneer innovative data solutions by leveraging advanced analytics and machine learning. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data management and visualization, driving impactful insight...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $150K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of AI by designing and implementing machine learning solutions that drive business impact. Collaborate with stakeholders to transform complex challenges into acti...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$131K - $161K *

Drive advancements in NLP by developing automated solutions for language data tokenization and enhancing model performance through evaluation against human annotations, ensuring high-quality language...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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.