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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$150K - $180K *

Drive innovative data modeling solutions to enhance record matching accuracy. Collaborate with a small team to design, build, and deploy models, ensuring high-quality results while mentoring teammates...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$138K - $165K *

Join our team to build and enhance models that match records from diverse data sources. Collaborate closely with data science leaders and product owners to drive impactful results and mentor teammates...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Unlock insights by designing a robust data visualization suite that enhances decision-making through real-time analysis and user-friendly interfaces, ensuring seamless access to dataset quality and pe...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$145K - $209K *

Accelerate progress at the intersection of machine learning and software engineering, driving innovative solutions for ticketing optimization, personalization, and fraud detection. Collaborate across...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$145K - $209K *

Grow innovative software solutions in an agile environment, empowering users through seamless ticketing experiences while leveraging cutting-edge technologies and fostering teamwork across disciplines...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$90K - $100K *

Join a team that's pioneering innovative protein-focused research, implementing advanced biochemical techniques and collaborating across disciplines to drive discoveries in organoid biology and membra...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $260K *

Join a team that's transforming supply chain operations through advanced AI systems. As a technical leader, you'll architect, build, and manage agentic solutions that address complex enterprise challe...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$85K - $93K *

Join our team to develop and enhance data pipelines, ensuring secure and reliable datasets. Collaborate with experienced engineers to support business intelligence and improve data quality while growi...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$89K - $101K *

Unlock actionable insights as a Decision Scientist, collaborating across teams to analyze customer behavior, drive marketing strategies, and enhance business growth through advanced analytics and pred...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$169K - $212K *

Lead the design and implementation of scalable data architecture solutions, optimizing data products for analytics and AI. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure data governance and deliver impactfu...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$72K - $115K *

Partner with us to design and validate predictive models that enhance business processes across various domains, leveraging data science techniques to drive insights and improve decision-making within...

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3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$170K - $200K *

Join us to transform operational data into actionable insights through meticulous data modeling, clear metric definitions, and impactful visualizations. Collaborate across teams to ensure accuracy and...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $110K *

Discover your potential by supporting data-driven decision-making as you develop and implement advanced statistical and machine learning models. Collaborate with stakeholders and enhance your skills i...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$176K - $239K *

Lead the charge in delivering scalable, secure AWS solutions while driving customer success. Utilize your technical expertise to architect and implement complex projects, guiding clients through their...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

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

$165K - $180K *

Innovate scalable infrastructure solutions for AI and ML deployment. Collaborate with ML scientists to integrate models into products, optimize performance, and ensure reliability through monitoring a...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$169K - $351K *

Advance your career by optimizing and deploying AI models in cutting-edge infrastructures that bridge deep learning algorithms and real-time autonomous systems, ensuring ultra-low latency and operatio...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$108K - $157K *

Optimize data-driven strategies by transforming raw analytics into actionable insights. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance marketplace dynamics and drive measurable business outcomes i...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$90K - $110K *

Unlock potential by leveraging advanced data science techniques to solve complex business challenges across finance, economics, and healthcare. Collaborate with teams to implement innovative solutions...

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3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$138K - $197K *

Empower strategic decision-making by analyzing complex data sets, developing insights, and communicating recommendations to drive consumer growth through innovative marketing strategies...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$172K - $192K *

Drive innovation by developing and implementing machine learning models to analyze large datasets, generate predictive insights, and support data-driven business decisions while ensuring model perform...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$121K - $243K *

Join a team that's redefining e-commerce search through innovation and advanced technology. Engage with machine learning and NLP to optimize user experiences on a global platform, while tackling compl...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$80K - $95K *

Contribute to the development of cutting-edge NLP models that transform unstructured labor market data into actionable insights. Collaborate with experts to enhance model performance and optimize for...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$116K - $229K *

Engage in transforming supply chains through advanced analytics and optimization. Collaborate with clients to design and implement data-driven solutions that enhance efficiency, flexibility, and respo...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$116K - $229K *

Optimize supply chain solutions by designing models, integrating data, and collaborating with stakeholders to enhance decision-making and operational efficiency. Drive impactful analytics and support...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$116K - $229K *

Optimize supply chain solutions by leveraging data science to enhance decision-making, model performance, and operational efficiency. Collaborate with stakeholders to design and implement analytical f...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

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.