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.
Principal Forward Deployed Data Scientist
$235K - $285K *
Unlock the potential of AI by transforming concepts into production-grade systems. Collaborate with stakeholders to design, implement, and evolve autonomous AI solutions that meet business needs while...
1 week ago
Principal Forward Deployed Data Scientist
$235K - $285K *
Innovate by transforming concepts into production-grade AI systems. Collaborate with stakeholders to design, implement, and deploy autonomous solutions that enhance user experiences while navigating r...
1 week ago
Data Scientist, Financial Services Consulting
$67K - $112K *
Join a team that's driving innovation in financial services analytics. Leverage advanced data science techniques to deliver impactful insights and solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams...
4 days ago
Lead Data Scientist, Telematics
$142K - $178K *
Drive innovation as a Lead Data Scientist I, balancing telematics modeling and data engineering to enhance pricing and underwriting strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impac...
3 weeks ago
PKPD & PMx Data Scientist - PK Data Delivery
$90K - $195K *
Unlock potential by collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality PK datasets and analytical outputs, driving model-informed drug development decisions and enhancing data quality a...
Reposted 1 week ago
Applied Machine Learning Scientist II
$125K - $154K *
Unlock potential by leveraging advanced AI/ML techniques to drive innovation in personal banking. Collaborate across teams to analyze complex datasets, develop machine learning models, and enhance bus...
2 days ago
$120K - $150K *
Unlock potential by joining a dynamic team focused on designing and implementing data solutions. Collaborate with business partners to optimize data workflows, ensuring reliability and accessibility f...
2 weeks ago
$90K - $210K *
Elevate national security solutions by developing advanced data models, conducting rigorous evaluations, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to solve real-world challenges through AI and mac...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$90K - $210K *
Join a team that's driving innovation in data science through rigorous analysis, algorithm development, and collaboration to enhance AI and machine learning systems for national security applications...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$162K - $190K *
Lead the charge in developing scalable analytics and KPI frameworks, ensuring trusted metrics drive impactful business decisions. Collaborate cross-functionally to standardize measurement and enhance...
4 days ago
Manager, Data Scientist - Alternative Data Strategy
$179K - $204K *
Transform data into actionable insights by leveraging advanced analytics and machine learning. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance credit decisioning through innovative data strategies...
5 days ago
Manager, Data Scientist - Alternative Data Strategy
$179K - $204K *
Join a team that's transforming credit decisioning by integrating alternative data. As a Data Scientist, you'll evaluate vendors, engineer impactful features, and collaborate cross-functionally to enh...
5 days ago
Manager, Data Scientist - Alternative Data Strategy
$197K - $225K *
Join a team that's redefining credit decisioning by integrating alternative data. Collaborate with cross-functional experts to build scalable models and systems, enhancing insights from diverse datase...
5 days ago
Manager, Data Scientist - Alternative Data Strategy
$215K - $245K *
Join a team that's redefining credit decisioning by integrating alternative data. As a Data Scientist, you'll collaborate cross-functionally to build scalable models and systems, driving insights from...
5 days ago
Senior / Staff Machine Learning Engineer, Applied AI
$180K - $298K *
Unlock innovative AI solutions by enhancing machine learning models for customized scientific applications. Collaborate across teams to bridge the gap between research and engineering, ensuring optima...
Reposted 1 week ago
Senior / Staff Machine Learning Engineer, Applied AI
$180K - $298K *
Contribute to advancing AI capabilities by developing, evaluating, and adapting machine learning models within customer-specific workflows, ensuring high model quality and reliability through collabor...
Reposted 1 week ago
Senior / Staff Machine Learning Engineer, Applied AI
$180K - $298K *
Unlock potential by driving model adaptation and evaluation in Applied AI, collaborating with researchers and software teams to enhance customer-specific workflows and ensure reliable, high-quality AI...
Reposted 1 week ago
Senior / Staff Machine Learning Engineer, Applied AI
$180K - $298K *
Transform customer-specific scientific workflows by applying your expertise in post-training and evaluation of ML systems. Collaborate with AI researchers and software teams to enhance model quality a...
Reposted 1 week ago
$108K - $130K *
Empower your career by transforming data into actionable insights. Collaborate with diverse teams to develop predictive models and automate data processes, contributing to the modernization of critica...
3 weeks ago
Senior Data Scientist, Global E-commerce Seller Business - Global E-Commerce Data Strategy
$207K - $368K *
Drive data strategy and analytics for US Seller Business, optimizing growth and retention through advanced modeling and cross-functional collaboration. Lead complex projects, transforming insights int...
3 weeks ago
$145K - $175K *
Transform complex data into actionable insights by owning end-to-end data initiatives. Design scalable pipelines and models that enhance product features and analytics, ensuring data quality and relia...
2 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Drive complex data initiatives from concept to production, building scalable pipelines and data models that empower analytics and AI workflows, ensuring data quality and reliability for teams and cust...
2 weeks ago
$135K - $160K *
Transform complex data into actionable insights by owning end-to-end data initiatives. Design scalable pipelines and models that enhance product features and analytics, ensuring data quality and relia...
2 weeks ago
$90K - $167K *
Champion innovative AI solutions in the insurance sector. Engage with cross-functional teams, leveraging advanced tools to develop impactful models that solve business problems and drive efficiency ac...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$90K - $167K *
Shape the future of AI by developing innovative generative models and AI solutions that drive business outcomes. Collaborate with experts to enhance our product offerings through advanced data science...
Reposted 3 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.