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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$130K - $155K *

Drive impactful data science initiatives that enhance business value across multiple domains. Lead a high-performing team to deliver advanced analytics solutions, ensuring alignment with strategic goa...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Drive innovation by employing advanced ML, DL, and NLP techniques to detect and prevent fraud. Collaborate across teams to analyze data patterns, develop predictive models, and enhance fraud protectio...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$125K - $150K *

Transform data into actionable insights through AI-driven analytics and machine learning. Collaborate with technical and business teams to design predictive models that enhance operations and drive fi...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$120K - $145K *

Own the end-to-end lifecycle of data science projects, delivering machine learning systems across multiple domains in a collaborative environment, driving impactful solutions for both defense and comm...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$105K - $175K *

Join our team to apply your data science expertise in machine learning and analytics. Lead projects that enhance customer experiences and drive business decisions through innovative solutions and adva...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

Contribute to groundbreaking machine learning research, developing innovative algorithms and systems that impact AI-driven products globally. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate resea...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to transforming raw data into actionable insights. This role involves developing methodologies and tools to support criminal investigations through advanced data analysis...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$138K - $165K *

Lead the charge in developing AI-driven tools that enhance Engineering workflows, accelerate decision-making, and deliver measurable productivity gains across the product lifecycle, while mentoring an...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$189K - $361K *

Unlock your potential by leading transformative AI initiatives that drive enterprise-wide innovation and automation. Guide a high-performing team to architect scalable solutions, bridging cutting-edge...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$189K - $361K *

Unlock the potential of AI by leading a dynamic team to architect and scale innovative generative AI solutions. Drive enterprise-wide transformation through strategic vision, technical execution, and...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$189K - $361K *

Innovate with us to lead transformative AI initiatives, architecting scalable solutions and guiding a high-performing team to drive enterprise-wide automation and strategic differentiation in a rapidl...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$189K - $361K *

Elevate your career by leading a dynamic team to innovate and scale AI solutions that drive enterprise transformation. Shape the future of generative AI and autonomous systems while influencing strate...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Explore innovative data sourcing and analysis techniques while collaborating with a dynamic research team to enhance AI models and ensure ethical data practices. Drive impactful experiments and contri...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $298K *

Innovate by bridging research and production as you develop scalable AI/ML systems. Collaborate with scientists and engineers to transform models into reliable services, ensuring efficiency and perfor...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $135K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of AI by developing innovative AI/ML solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency and drive responsible AI practices acros...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$100K - $120K *

Drive impactful data solutions by analyzing complex datasets, developing machine learning models, and creating executive dashboards. Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into acti...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$135K - $160K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of AI by developing cutting-edge machine learning systems. Collaborate with experts to deploy innovative solutions in Generative AI and NLP, while mentoring other...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$136K - $216K *

Optimize data strategies by analyzing user behavior and content performance. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance creator growth and refine product recommendations, translating data insights into...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$120K - $145K *

Join a dynamic team as a Sr. Data Scientist, leading initiatives that enhance business profitability and customer experience through advanced analytics. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to leve...

1 week ago

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

$247K - $335K *

Join a team that's pioneering AI-native data products and architectures. As a Principal Data Scientist, you'll drive innovation, mentor peers, and enhance data capabilities across the organization, en...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$115K - $165K *

Join a team that's transforming data into actionable insights through advanced statistical methodologies and machine learning, driving innovation in media measurement and analytics across diverse busi...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Elevate artificial intelligence solutions by leading multidisciplinary teams, engaging directly with clients to transform complex challenges into actionable insights, and maintaining hands-on technica...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $180K *

Unlock the potential of AI as you lead multidisciplinary teams, design innovative solutions, and deliver impactful data science projects directly to clients while balancing technical execution with st...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$135K - $160K *

Transform client engagements by leading AI and data science initiatives. Drive solutions from concept to completion, manage teams, and collaborate with high-level stakeholders to unlock value through...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$142K - $193K *

Advance the science of safe autonomy by integrating control theory with robotics. Collaborate with top scientists to validate research on dynamic robots, ensuring safe operation around humans through...

5 days ago

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

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.