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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$163K - $236K *

Champion advanced analytics initiatives to optimize marketing strategies, driving impactful measurement and insights. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance decision-making and deliver sca...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$190K - $220K *

Partner with us to drive data-led investment strategies, leveraging your expertise in data science to enhance decision-making and value creation. Collaborate with teams to develop innovative tools and...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$144K - $288K *

Shape the future of underwriting analytics by leading a team of data scientists to enhance forecasting accuracy and drive strategic insights, ensuring financial integrity and operational excellence ac...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$145K - $175K *

Drive the development of our data infrastructure from the ground up, ensuring reliable and efficient data pipelines and warehouses. Collaborate closely with analysts and engineers to support rapid pro...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in transforming data analytics for critical enterprise systems. Drive innovative solutions, manage complex data architectures, and collaborate with diverse teams to enhance data-driven...

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3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $117K *

Join a team that's building robust data infrastructure to transform raw data into actionable insights. This role is vital for developing scalable data models and pipelines, enhancing decision-making a...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$88K - $117K *

Accelerate data-driven decision-making by building robust data models and pipelines. This role is essential for transforming raw data into actionable insights, ensuring data quality, and optimizing pe...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$138K - $197K *

Champion data-driven solutions by analyzing complex problems, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and leveraging advanced analytics to enhance product performance and user experience in a dynam...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$145K - $175K *

Grow your career with a pivotal role in developing an AI agent platform, driving innovation in machine learning systems, and enhancing user experiences in a fast-paced, collaborative environment...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$130K - $155K *

Elevate your career by leading predictive modeling initiatives that drive business solutions and enhance member experiences. Collaborate with teams to innovate and implement advanced data science tech...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$140K - $200K *

Accelerate innovation within pharmaceutical R&D by developing cutting-edge algorithms and models. Collaborate across teams to leverage extensive datasets, drive improvements, and communicate insights...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $210K *

Contribute to groundbreaking research by leveraging advanced machine learning and generative AI to enhance drug R&D processes, collaborating across teams to deliver innovative computational solutions...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$140K - $200K *

Shape the future of healthcare by leveraging advanced machine learning and AI techniques. Uncover insights from extensive patient data to drive innovation in drug R&D while collaborating with cross-fu...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $210K *

Explore advanced machine learning for drug R&D. Collaborate with teams to innovate algorithms and models, driving insights that enhance pharmaceutical projects and patient care through extensive multi...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $100K *

Unlock insights by analyzing customer and operational data to enhance business outcomes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop dashboards and reports that drive strategic decisions and im...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $120K *

Transform data into actionable insights by leading predictive modeling and marketing strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance customer targeting and campaign performance, driving...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$225K - $255K *

Transform client strategies by leading innovative data-driven marketing solutions. Collaborate with teams to unlock insights, enhance audience engagement, and drive measurable growth through advanced...

2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Media

$176K - $201K *

Pioneer innovative AI solutions by collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance customer experiences through advanced data science and machine learning techniques, leveraging cutting-edge tech...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$161K - $184K *

Join a team that's pioneering AI-driven solutions, leveraging cutting-edge technologies to enhance customer experiences and drive innovation in financial services. Collaborate with experts to unlock i...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$176K - $201K *

Serve as a key contributor in developing AI/ML solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance customer experiences through innovative data-driven products and advanced NLP techniques...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$115K - $130K *

Partner with us to leverage data science and AI, solving complex challenges through innovative machine learning solutions and predictive analytics while mentoring junior team members and collaborating...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$140K - $165K *

Unlock the potential of AI in insurance pricing by joining a dynamic team of senior data scientists. Collaborate across business lines to develop cutting-edge evaluations and accelerate product rollou...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Champion the integration of advanced AI in pricing programs, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance rollout speed and accuracy. Drive innovation in model evaluation and risk assessment...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $115K *

Contribute to a pioneering Data Science team, developing innovative machine learning models and generative AI solutions to enhance cross-departmental projects, ensuring scalability, robustness, and ad...

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

$136K - $292K *

The Data Scientist for TikTok Live will conduct deep analysis of user behavior and content ecosystems to generate actionable business insights. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional t...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

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.