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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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$135K - $160K *

Advance your career by leading the development of machine learning and AI solutions, collaborating across teams to drive data-driven insights and strategic growth within the biotech commercial sector...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$219K - $353K *

Drive the architecture and implementation of data systems for Trust & Safety, enhancing observability and transparency. Lead cross-functional initiatives to ensure data quality and AI readiness, influ...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$219K - $353K *

Architect data systems that enhance Trust & Safety metrics, ensuring transparency and observability. Lead AI readiness initiatives and collaborate across teams to drive operational efficiency and resp...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$149K - $194K *

Unlock potential by leading the design and deployment of advanced analytics models to enhance customer relationships and drive business outcomes through data-driven decision-making and collaboration a...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team to advance AI through data science, driving impactful model development and innovative algorithms across diverse sectors. Engage in multidisciplinary collaboration to tackle real-w...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Advance your career by designing and implementing deep learning models to tackle fraud and risk challenges. Collaborate with a high-performing team to deliver impactful solutions and drive project suc...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in fraud detection and risk management. As a Data Scientist II, you'll develop advanced deep learning models, collaborate across teams, and contribute to impactfu...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in fraud detection and risk management. As a Data Scientist II, you'll develop advanced deep learning models, collaborate across teams, and contribute to impactfu...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Transform data into actionable insights by developing predictive models and analytics. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency and guide engineering staff in machine...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$185K - $200K *

Shape the future of data science in national security by leading advanced machine learning projects, collaborating with government stakeholders, and delivering actionable insights from complex dataset...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Help us enhance seller experiences by leveraging data to identify opportunities, design experiments, and shape product strategies that drive seller success and marketplace growth across diverse catego...

1 week ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Analyze seller data to enhance product offerings, improve workflows, and drive seller success. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design experiments and develop strategies that cater to divers...

1 week ago

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

$150K - $200K *

Champion innovative research initiatives by transforming complex client questions into actionable insights. Take ownership of projects from concept to delivery, leveraging cutting-edge methodologies a...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$117K - $201K *

Join a team that develops AI-enabled scientific data products, shaping data strategies for drug discovery and patient safety. You'll design scalable integration frameworks, enhance data architectures...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$117K - $201K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of scientific data engineering, combining expertise in AI and data architecture to design interoperable, AI-ready data solutions that drive drug discovery and deve...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$117K - $201K *

Lead the development of innovative scientific data products to enhance AI-driven drug discovery efforts, ensuring effective integration across diverse data domains to support patient safety and transl...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$117K - $201K *

Shape the future of drug discovery by leading the design and implementation of AI-ready scientific data products that enhance drug development and patient safety through innovative data architectures...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$117K - $201K *

Drive the evolution of AI-ready scientific data products that integrate and enhance the drug discovery and development lifecycle, fostering collaboration between multiple scientific domains and ensuri...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Drive your career with us as you leverage big data technologies to enhance cloud applications, support system capabilities, and deliver insightful analytics in a collaborative environment...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$252K - $280K *

Transform marketing strategies by leading a team of Applied Scientists to quantify the impact of investments through advanced analytics, causal inference, and machine learning, driving data-driven dec...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$252K - $280K *

Advance innovation by leading a team of Applied Scientists to transform business challenges into actionable scientific strategies, driving AI and ML integration for optimized decision-making and marke...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$150K - $180K *

Pioneer deep learning innovation for medical imaging by leading R&D efforts, designing robust training pipelines, and mentoring teams to create scalable, production-ready solutions that enhance health...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$150K - $180K *

Transform ambiguous B2B challenges into actionable insights, partnering with diverse teams to drive growth and optimize strategies through data science expertise and practical AI tools...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $200K *

Elevate your career by designing advanced data solutions for life sciences. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transform complex datasets into impactful products, driving innovation and best p...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$106K - $112K *

Unlock potential by leveraging Generative AI to enhance business processes. Collaborate with teams to identify AI use cases, troubleshoot solutions, and implement scalable approaches, driving innovati...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 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.