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.
$150K - $180K *
Elevate your career by leading a dynamic data science team driving revenue insights. Shape monetization strategies while overseeing experimentation and optimizing financial engineering metrics for glo...
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$80K - $106K *
Contribute to innovative AI solutions by leveraging advanced predictive modeling, personalization, and optimization techniques. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive impactful customer enga...
6 days ago
$110K - $130K *
Pioneer data-driven solutions by conducting quantitative analyses, building automated reports, and interpreting complex data for leadership. Collaborate to modernize analytics and deliver insights tha...
5 days ago
Data Scientist, Mobile App Performance
$225K - $250K *
Join a team that's redefining mobile app performance through data science. Lead the development of predictive models and insights that drive product decisions and enhance system health in a high-impac...
2 weeks ago
$88K - $141K *
Empower client growth by leveraging advanced data science techniques to analyze and optimize audience engagement. Collaborate across teams to deliver actionable insights and innovative solutions that...
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$88K - $141K *
Join a team that's redefining audience engagement through innovative data science solutions. Leverage your expertise to drive client growth by transforming complex datasets into actionable insights an...
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$88K - $141K *
Elevate client growth by leveraging advanced data science solutions. Collaborate across teams to transform complex datasets into actionable insights, driving audience engagement and optimizing strateg...
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$88K - $141K *
Unlock advanced audience development by leveraging data science to drive client growth. Collaborate across teams to deliver innovative solutions, ensuring precise targeting and actionable insights fro...
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$88K - $141K *
Join us to drive client growth through innovative data science solutions. Collaborate across teams to analyze complex datasets, develop ML workflows, and translate insights into actionable strategies...
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$88K - $141K *
Join a team that's driving client growth through innovative data science solutions. This hands-on role involves navigating complex datasets to deliver actionable insights and optimize audience engagem...
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$88K - $141K *
Transform data into actionable insights by leading advanced audience development and data science initiatives. Collaborate across teams to deliver innovative solutions that drive client growth and opt...
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$88K - $141K *
Unlock insights by transforming complex media data into actionable solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance efficiency and scalability through advanced analytics and automation, d...
6 days ago
Staff, Data Scientist (Ads Analytics)
$152K - $261K *
Join our dynamic team as a Staff Data Scientist, focusing on monetization strategies, advanced metrics, and impactful A/B testing. Your insights will drive product strategy and revenue optimization fo...
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Data Scientist, Product to Market (P2M) Optimization
$110K - $130K *
Engineer innovative data solutions to optimize product movement from planning to customer delivery. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze data, develop models, and enhance decision-making...
6 days ago
Data Scientist, Product to Market (P2M) Optimization
$110K - $130K *
Lead the development of machine learning and optimization models to enhance retail product decisions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to analyze data and drive impactful solutions in a dynam...
6 days ago
$130K - $155K *
Grow your career with a hands-on role in data science by driving content performance analytics, mentoring junior analysts, and deploying advanced modeling techniques to predict audience behaviors and...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$166K - $214K *
Join as a Senior Data Scientist to drive product analytics, collaborate across teams, measure success, and influence strategy through data-driven insights and experimentation to enhance customer engag...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$136K - $184K *
Grow your career with a dynamic team focused on advanced data science, optimizing capacity planning through machine learning and statistical modeling. Collaborate with experts to drive impactful solut...
6 days ago
$110K - $130K *
Transform data into strategic insights by leading innovative projects. Partner with teams to optimize systems, deploy machine learning, and drive impactful decisions that enhance user experiences and...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$125K - $150K *
Unlock potential by leading innovative generative AI projects, guiding a team through the data science lifecycle, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop scalable solutions that meet...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Staff Data Scientist / Technical Lead (Full-Stack / Production ML)
$160K - $170K *
Lead a high-output data science team, driving end-to-end project delivery and technical direction. Engage deeply in data engineering, governance, and production model delivery while collaborating with...
2 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Transform data landscapes by designing and maintaining scalable ETL pipelines. Leverage your expertise in Python, PySpark, and SQL to integrate and analyze diverse data sources, ensuring high-quality...
1 week ago
$97K - $170K *
Lead data-driven initiatives to enhance monitoring, evaluation, and learning systems, collaborating with diverse teams to analyze real-world data and inform impactful public health strategies across m...
6 days ago
$138K - $165K *
Elevate your career as a Senior Data Scientist, driving data-informed decisions and insights across teams. Collaborate on AI product development, enhance analytical foundations, and mentor peers to fo...
1 week ago
$120K - $145K *
Transform data into actionable insights by leading advanced analytics and experimentation to drive marketing effectiveness and optimize customer experiences across diverse business areas...
3 weeks 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.