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.
$80K - $100K *
Champion data-driven solutions by transforming business needs into scalable analytics tools and automated workflows. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance decision-making and program performance th...
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$95K - $115K *
Shape data-driven strategies by developing predictive models and visualizations. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance decision-making and drive workforce analytics in a dynamic environment. Join u...
3 days ago
$175K - $287K *
Unlock potential by leveraging advanced data science and machine learning to solve complex product challenges. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive impactful solutions that enhance user experience...
2 weeks ago
Applied Data Scientist - AI Enablement (Transportation)
$95K - $115K *
Join a dynamic team to develop AI solutions and improve internal capabilities within the Transportation Business Group, progressing from internal development to client-facing delivery and advisory wor...
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$110K - $130K *
Transform data into actionable insights by developing and deploying advanced models. Collaborate across teams to enhance analytics solutions, optimize performance, and communicate findings effectively...
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$136K - $184K *
Join our team to build predictive models that drive business growth and enhance customer experiences. Collaborate with stakeholders to transform complex problems into actionable insights, leveraging y...
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Data Scientist II - AMZ10564077
$175K - $212K *
Transform data into actionable insights by designing scalable models and automating decision-making processes. Collaborate with stakeholders to analyze trends and validate outcomes, leveraging advance...
1 week ago
$80K - $160K *
Unlock potential by leveraging data analysis to drive impactful economic assessments and performance metrics for federal initiatives, collaborating with diverse teams to deliver actionable insights an...
4 days ago
$100K - $120K *
Accelerate your career by leveraging advanced analytics and machine learning to drive innovation and enhance customer experiences. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop impactful data-dri...
3 weeks ago
$100K - $120K *
Unlock innovative data-driven solutions by developing and deploying machine learning models. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance customer experiences and drive business decisions in a d...
3 weeks ago
Associate Data Scientist, DIBI
$76K - $107K *
Pioneer innovative data solutions by leveraging machine learning and AI. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance decision-making processes and support federally funded projects in a dynami...
2 weeks ago
Senior Data Scientist - Operational Analytics
$104K - $166K *
Analyze, visualize, and transform complex datasets into actionable insights and decision-support tools. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive FAA modernization efforts through innovative analytics an...
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$206K - $216K *
Join a dynamic team to design and optimize machine learning pipelines for e-commerce, leveraging advanced models and data governance to enhance personalization across multiple brands and markets...
1 week ago
Data Scientist (POTFF II: Data Scientist I)
$80K - $95K *
Transform data into actionable insights by applying statistical analysis and machine learning techniques to enhance human performance and readiness within the enterprise. Collaborate with teams to dev...
3 days ago
$110K - $130K *
Lead the charge in designing and deploying advanced analytics and AI solutions using Azure Databricks. Collaborate with clients to transform business challenges into scalable, explainable models for m...
3 weeks ago
$120K - $145K *
Accelerate analytics solutions by designing and operationalizing advanced data science applications. Collaborate with stakeholders to bridge business needs and technical insights, ensuring scalable, e...
3 weeks ago
Data Scientist - Intelligent Experiences, MLO
$150K - $180K *
Help us design and operate the end-to-end data lifecycle for training and evaluating large language and diffusion models, building scalable pipelines and workflows that enhance data quality and model...
1 week ago
$120K - $145K *
Unlock potential by leading healthcare data analyses and experiments. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance product capabilities and deliver impactful insights that drive client success and innova...
5 days ago
$110K - $130K *
Optimize factory performance by transforming machine data into actionable insights. Collaborate with engineers to develop predictive models and dashboards that enhance maintenance and quality processe...
3 days ago
$110K - $130K *
Explore complex data sets and drive insights by designing and implementing data pipelines. Collaborate with teams to manage ML projects and leverage advanced statistical techniques for innovative solu...
6 days ago
$130K - $160K *
Develop innovative measurement solutions by leveraging data science expertise to solve complex marketing challenges. Collaborate closely with customers and cross-functional teams to deliver insights...
3 weeks ago
$114K - $190K *
Engineer data-driven solutions to enhance Marine Corps mission capabilities through rigorous analysis, modeling, and simulation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver actionable insights...
6 days ago
$150K - $175K *
Transform data into actionable insights by applying machine learning, statistics, and NLP techniques. Collaborate with legal professionals to enhance decision-making and efficiency in support of advan...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Applied Scientist (GenAI/LLM), Sandstone
$142K - $193K *
Unlock potential by leading the development of innovative generative AI models. Collaborate with experts to enhance algorithms, optimize performance, and drive impactful solutions across products and...
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Machine Learning Data Scientist - Consumer Forecasting
$150K - $180K *
Help us build and scale robust forecasting systems that drive critical business decisions. Collaborate cross-functionally to develop interpretable models and tools that enhance strategic insights and...
4 days 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.