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 *

Elevate growth through data-driven insights in a senior staff role, leveraging analytics to optimize monetization strategies across subscriptions and ads, while mentoring the next generation of data s...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$90K - $150K *

Lead the charge in advancing healthcare through innovative HEOR and RWE projects. Collaborate with external partners to deliver actionable insights, utilizing advanced methodologies to tackle complex...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $149K *

Unlock potential by leading healthcare data analytics to enhance hospital quality performance and rankings. Collaborate with teams to design dashboards, mentor analysts, and present insights to execut...

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6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$254K - $350K *

The Staff Software Engineer, ML Performance Optimization at Zoox will lead initiatives to enhance the performance of ML Training and Inference platforms for autonomous driving. This role involves coll...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $145K *

Shape the future of sports media by leveraging data science to enhance user experience, optimize workflows, and develop predictive models that drive engagement and subscriptions. Collaborate with cros...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic data science team to develop predictive analytics models that enhance Navy safety. Leverage your military experience in data analytics and operational analysis to drive innovative solut...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $152K *

Engineer advanced AI and machine learning solutions for fintech, optimizing payment systems and fraud detection. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transform research into production-ready app...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $152K *

Transform complex fintech challenges into innovative AI solutions. Lead the design and deployment of advanced machine learning models, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance payment syst...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $220K *

Join a team that leverages AI/ML to strengthen U.S. cyber operations. Collaborate on innovative solutions, enhance cyber resilience, and contribute to a culture of growth and learning in a fast-paced...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$236K - $309K *

Join a team that's driving AI innovation by developing cutting-edge machine learning algorithms and frameworks that enable seamless integration across products and services, ensuring collaboration and...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$137K - $192K *

Unlock potential by innovating pricing solutions through advanced machine learning techniques, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance business performance in a scalable, data-driven envi...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$135K - $154K *

Unlock the potential of data as you lead innovative modeling initiatives to identify and mitigate risks, ensuring robust decision-making within a high-impact team leveraging cutting-edge technologies...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$123K - $140K *

Innovate data-driven model risk management, collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify, assess, and mitigate risks while employing cutting-edge technologies in machine learning and big data...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$142K - $193K *

Innovate solutions that enhance financial access globally by designing and deploying machine learning models. Collaborate with scientists and engineers to tackle complex challenges and drive impactful...

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

$200K - $275K *

Unlock potential by sourcing exceptional technical talent for groundbreaking AI projects. Collaborate with teams to understand role needs and innovate sourcing strategies while building a strong candi...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Own the entire sales process from initial conversation to signature, driving technical evaluations and business cases. Collaborate closely with leadership and engineering to influence product developm...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$246K - $339K *

Build your career by leading data management and operations, ensuring data governance, quality, and accessibility across teams. Drive technical and operational excellence while fostering collaboration...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$180K - $235K *

Join a dynamic team to design and deploy AI-driven software solutions, leveraging LLMs and agentic technologies. Lead technical initiatives, mentor engineers, and shape the future of AI products while...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$180K - $235K *

Pioneer innovative AI solutions by designing and deploying LLM-based applications. Lead technical standards, mentor engineers, and collaborate cross-functionally to transform emerging AI capabilities...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive the transformation of data to enhance agency reporting, ensuring clean, reliable datasets for customer needs. Collaborate across teams to design and implement robust reporting architectures that...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of child welfare by owning the data layer that powers agency reporting. Drive impactful data transformations and ensure high-quality analytics to improve outcomes...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$92K - $203K *

Optimize AI-driven solutions by leveraging advanced analytics and programming skills. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop innovative tools that enhance operational efficiency and addres...

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5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Elevate data science capabilities through innovative AI solutions that enhance business insights. Collaborate on impactful projects while utilizing advanced analytics methodologies for efficient solut...

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

$198K - $269K *

Invent cutting-edge models for complex reasoning tasks in a hands-on role. Collaborate with engineers and analysts to push AI capabilities, shaping the future of national security solutions through in...

6 days ago

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

$102K - $120K *

Shape the future of media analytics by delivering insights and reporting that drive client success. Collaborate across teams to enhance measurement frameworks and optimize marketing performance throug...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.