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.
$135K - $160K *
Join Reddit's Ads team as a Machine Learning Engineer, where you will design, build, and deploy machine learning models to enhance ad ranking, bidding, and optimization. This hands-on role involves ta...
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Lead Data Scientist (User Growth)-TikTok
$219K - $408K *
Transform data into impactful insights as a key member of a collaborative team. Drive product success through statistical modeling and analytics, guiding decisions to enhance user engagement and busin...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Principal Decision Scientist, Applied Optimization and Simulation 2026 - US
$120K - $145K *
Unlock analytical excellence by leading end-to-end decision science solutions, utilizing AI, machine learning, and optimization techniques to drive value for federal clients while mentoring junior tea...
4 weeks ago
Principal Decision Scientist, Applied Optimization and Simulation 2026 - US
$130K - $155K *
Lead decision science projects, guiding teams and delivering data-driven solutions for Federal clients using machine learning and optimization techniques. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure impac...
4 weeks ago
Data Scientist Senior - TS/SCI w/poly
$122K - $165K *
Lead the charge in designing and securing advanced ML systems for classified intelligence missions, enhancing AI capabilities and integrating cutting-edge technologies to support operationally relevan...
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Senior Data Scientist / Consultant
$120K - $145K *
Elevate your career by partnering with clients to transform data into actionable insights. Leverage your analytical expertise to build advanced models and drive business decisions in a collaborative...
3 weeks ago
Analytics Consulting - Data Science
$135K - $160K *
Lead the charge in analytics consulting, driving data-driven solutions and managing complex projects to enhance business decision-making and stakeholder engagement...
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$110K - $130K *
Empower innovation by partnering with data science to build and maintain robust ML pipelines. Drive automation and observability in production systems, ensuring reliable match data at scale while coll...
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$100K - $120K *
Unlock potential by engineering robust ML pipelines and automating data workflows. Collaborate with data scientists to ensure reliable, scalable systems while enhancing documentation and testing in a...
5 days ago
GM Distribution - Quantitative Analyst/Engineer
$135K - $160K *
Analyze complex data sets to drive strategic decisions, enhance operational efficiency, and support cross-functional teams in achieving business objectives through quantitative insights and innovative...
1 week ago
Senior Data/Machine Learning Engineer
$171K - $198K *
Champion end-to-end machine learning solutions, driving innovation in data engineering while ensuring production reliability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to shape impactful data products a...
Reposted 6 days ago
Manager, Data Science and Advanced Analytics
$132K - $189K *
Transform business insights by leading advanced analytics projects, utilizing SQL and Python to manipulate large datasets and develop models. Collaborate across functions to drive decision-making and...
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Data Scientist Skill Level 4 - VV-1567
$187K - $221K *
Optimize the analytic lifecycle by leveraging AI/ML to transform data into actionable insights for defense and intelligence missions. Collaborate across teams to modernize workflows and communicate fi...
1 week ago
Senior Applied Scientist, Shopping AI
$160K - $257K *
Unlock potential by leading the design, development, and implementation of advanced machine learning models to enhance home shopping experiences, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive inn...
3 weeks ago
Senior Applied Scientist, Shopping AI
$160K - $257K *
Advance the future of home shopping by leading innovative AI systems that enhance user experiences. Drive the design, development, and deployment of machine learning models while collaborating with cr...
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$85K - $128K *
Unlock insights by owning global DTC subscriber forecasts, collaborating with stakeholders and data teams to build robust data pipelines and diagnose variances, ensuring data accuracy and impactful co...
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Data Scientist / Sr Analyst (0030)
$100K - $120K *
Engage with data to drive insights and predictive models using SQL, Python, and Databricks. Collaborate in a hybrid setting to optimize data pipelines and visualizations for federal clients, ensuring...
Reposted 3 days ago
Senior Machine Learning Engineer (Traditional ML & Financial Data) - Remote - USA
$125K - $150K *
Unlock the potential of data as a Senior Machine Learning Engineer, collaborating with clients to enhance their teams or build innovative solutions. Drive impactful projects using traditional ML techn...
1 week ago
Staff Machine Learning Engineer, Causal Inference
$203K - $299K *
Join a skilled team to design and implement causal ML systems that optimize marketplace decisions. Utilize advanced methods to influence consumer lifecycle strategies while collaborating across functi...
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Staff Machine Learning Engineer, Causal Inference
$203K - $299K *
Unlock potential by designing and building causal ML systems that drive impactful decisions in a high-scale consumer marketplace, collaborating with a senior team of experts across multiple functions...
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Staff Machine Learning Engineer, Causal Inference
$203K - $299K *
Build impactful causal ML systems to enhance marketplace decisions. Collaborate with experts to design frameworks and translate models into production, optimizing growth and addressing complex challen...
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Staff Machine Learning Engineer, Causal Inference
$203K - $299K *
Engage with a team of experts to design and deploy causal machine learning systems that drive strategic decisions in a large-scale consumer marketplace, enhancing metrics like promotions, retention, a...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Staff Machine Learning Engineer, Causal Inference
$203K - $299K *
Accelerate your career by building causal ML systems that drive impactful marketplace decisions. Join a dynamic team of experts at the forefront of causal inference, influencing strategies across New...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Senior ML Data Scientist - Women's Health
$172K - $203K *
Elevate women's health outcomes by developing advanced machine learning models. Lead projects, mentor junior team members, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and commercia...
1 week ago
$125K - $180K *
Optimize AI-driven insights by developing and deploying advanced ML models. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance user experiences through innovative solutions in NLP and generative AI, e...
1 week 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.