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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$135K - $160K *

Unlock your potential by joining a dynamic team focused on leveraging AI to enhance pricing strategies in insurance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and ensure the successf...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Drive your career forward by leveraging advanced AI to enhance pricing programs. Join a new, dynamic team focused on building evaluations that ensure AI delivers value and accuracy, shaping the future...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $160K *

Accelerate progress at the intersection of AI and insurance pricing by leading a new team to develop advanced evaluations for AI applications, ensuring swift and confident rollout of innovative pricin...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Champion the integration of advanced AI in pricing programs, collaborating across teams to enhance rollout speed and accuracy. Drive innovation in model evaluation and risk assessment, shaping the fut...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$190K - $267K *

Transform safety enforcement through data science by developing models and systems that detect and mitigate abuse. Collaborate across teams to translate policies into actionable insights, ensuring eff...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$120K - $145K *

Empower your career by leading a team of data experts in building innovative BI solutions. Drive impactful decisions through data-driven insights, collaborating with stakeholders while fostering a cul...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Pioneer innovative AI solutions by leading model architecture and data analysis. Collaborate with engineers and domain experts to transform large datasets into impactful applications, shaping the futu...

San Francisco, CARemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $300K *

Join our team to develop predictive models and trading strategies, leveraging quantitative research and data analysis to identify market opportunities in dynamic prediction markets. Collaborate with t...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$114K - $153K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team focused on building AI-enabled data platforms. Collaborate across engineering and product teams to design and implement innovative solutions that enhance clinical...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$148K - $214K *

Join a team that's transforming financial data into strategic insights. As a key player, you'll bridge Finance and technology, driving data initiatives that enhance decision-making and empower teams w...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Drive impactful change by analyzing data to enhance local democracy. Collaborate across teams to develop measurement frameworks, build dashboards, and translate complex insights into actionable strate...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$110K - $130K *

Empower marketplace safety by leading analytical strategies across Trust & Risk. Collaborate with senior leaders to define and measure transaction risk, influencing decisions that impact millions of u...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

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

$148K - $244K *

Drive the development of innovative bidding algorithms and systems, leveraging AI and large datasets to enhance marketplace performance and maximize advertiser returns in a dynamic, collaborative envi...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$500K+*

Drive the evaluation strategy for production models, ensuring accurate assessments of model quality. Collaborate with research teams, optimize measurement processes, and monitor live training runs to...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$500K+*

Lead the evaluation strategy for production models, ensuring accurate assessments of model quality. Collaborate with research teams, optimize measurement processes, and monitor live training runs to e...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$97K - $140K *

Join a team that's building a robust data foundation for Finance, enhancing analytics and AI applications. You'll engineer scalable data pipelines and integrations, ensuring quality and efficiency whi...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $200K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative data science solutions, collaborating with experts to address complex challenges. Engage directly with clients to translate technical concepts into actionable...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$131K - $149K *

Shape data-driven strategies by leveraging analytics and technical expertise to innovate solutions, enhance business intelligence, and ensure data quality management across diverse platforms and tools...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$119K - $136K *

Transform data into actionable insights by leveraging analytics and technical skills. Collaborate across teams to innovate data solutions, enhance business intelligence, and ensure data quality manage...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$163K - $215K *

Drive innovation by leveraging data science to enhance pharmacy benefits, optimize clinical outcomes, and improve member experiences through advanced analytics and collaboration with cross-functional...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$197K - $328K *

Lead the charge in transforming complex data into actionable insights through advanced analytics, machine learning, and AI capabilities, while overseeing data architectures and collaborating with engi...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$130K - $180K *

Join a team that's leading innovative RWE analyses in oncology, shaping drug development with real-world insights. Leverage advanced statistical methods and AI tools to drive impactful research and fo...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $170K *

Drive innovation in oncology research by leading real-world evidence studies. Collaborate with pharma clients to transform complex data into actionable insights, utilizing advanced methodologies and A...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Transform client outcomes by leading innovative analytics projects, shaping strategies, and driving impactful insights in the Consumer Packaged Goods sector. Collaborate with teams to harness advanced...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $170K *

Unlock potential by leading innovative RWE analyses in oncology. Drive insights from complex data, implement advanced statistical methods, and leverage AI tools to enhance research efforts. Collaborat...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

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.