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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$78K - $118K *

Transform drug discovery by developing cutting-edge machine learning models that analyze complex biomedical datasets. Collaborate with experts to optimize drug candidates and contribute to open scienc...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$202K - $224K *

Innovate the future of delivery optimization by designing and deploying scalable ML systems that enhance merchant performance and marketplace efficiency, driving impactful decisions in a dynamic globa...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$128K - $176K *

Design and implement scalable data pipelines and machine learning models, collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize ad performance and tackle complex data challenges in a fast-paced enviro...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $130K *

Develop and optimize models for battery and price-responsive load performance, driving customer savings through data-driven insights and collaboration with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced energ...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$202K - $224K *

Join a team that's redefining delivery optimization through advanced machine learning. Drive technical vision and design scalable ML systems to enhance marketplace efficiency and decision-making in a...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$140K - $165K *

Join a team that's redefining decision-making through advanced analytics. Leverage your expertise in data science to build impactful models for enterprise clients, driving personalized customer intera...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$300K - $500K+*

Join a dynamic team to design and implement cutting-edge Machine Learning solutions that enhance content discovery and promotion strategies, driving member engagement and optimizing generated assets f...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$90K - $110K *

Transform data engineering by designing and operating AI-driven pipelines. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create scalable data solutions that enhance customer experiences and drive impactf...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$138K - $165K *

Unlock potential by leading AI initiatives that transform the refining and commercial sectors. Shape scalable solutions and drive impactful projects while mentoring teams and collaborating across busi...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$170K - $190K *

Lead and develop a high-impact data science team, driving analytics solutions that empower data-driven decision-making across business units while managing stakeholder relationships and ensuring quali...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Transform clinical data operations by leading cross-functional teams, optimizing processes, and ensuring compliance. Drive innovation and enhance study execution through effective project management a...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in optimizing clinical trial operations by aligning teams, managing resources, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Drive innovation and process improvements while mentoring assoc...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$200K - $300K *

Help us turn data into insights that drive strategic financial decisions. You'll build reliable data pipelines, code features, and empower teams with trustworthy analytics to enhance operational effic...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Innovate generative modeling technology to enhance simulation environments, driving advancements in machine learning and computer vision. Collaborate with teams to create realistic, controllable data...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $132K *

Transform healthcare outcomes by leading advanced analytics and AI initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop scalable data science solutions, enhancing patient experiences and op...

Brampton, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of data solutions by designing and maintaining robust data infrastructures. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, scalable data solutio...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$198K *

Transform your career by leveraging data science to enhance tax technology solutions. Collaborate with diverse teams to tackle complex challenges, optimize data processes, and deliver impactful insigh...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$167K - $226K *

Empower customer experiences by transforming LLM quality judgments into efficient models. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize ranking systems and prove outcomes through controlled expe...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$135K - $160K *

Empower a data science team, enhancing methodologies for demographic representation and statistical innovation. Collaborate with cross-functional partners to drive impactful data solutions while ensur...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$145K - $175K *

Innovate with a dynamic team to develop advanced recommendation systems, leveraging machine learning and data science to enhance user personalization in a leading video streaming service...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$160K - $190K *

Lead the design and delivery of AI-driven treasury solutions, transforming complex data into intuitive products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance cash management and decision support...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$175K - $210K *

Champion the development of AI-driven treasury solutions, enhancing cash management and decision support. Collaborate across teams to deliver scalable, data-driven products that transform complex chal...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$191K - $223K *

Join our innovative Payments team to develop AI-driven solutions that enhance payment experiences, prevent fraud, and optimize transaction processes, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$110K - $130K *

Transform raw legal and medical data into impactful machine learning models. Collaborate with experts to enhance our proprietary platform using ML, NLP, and generative AI, driving measurable improveme...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$135K - $160K *

Join our dynamic ML team to develop and deploy cutting-edge models that enhance our proprietary claims-intelligence platform, focusing on machine learning, NLP, and generative AI to improve outcomes f...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

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.