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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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$103K - $140K *

Shape the future of supply chain analytics by leveraging AI and data science expertise to develop innovative solutions that enhance decision-making and user productivity across the organization...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Unlock the potential of self-directed learning by driving innovative research and engineering in machine learning. Collaborate on cutting-edge projects to enhance large language models and optimize tr...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$243K - $364K *

Lead and innovate as a Data Science Manager, driving AI and data science initiatives that empower marketing and financial decisions, while mentoring a skilled team to enhance organizational impact and...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$112K - $190K *

Transform the future of manufacturing data by leveraging advanced analytics and AI. Collaborate across teams to enhance operational metrics, drive predictive solutions, and support critical investigat...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $350K *

Transform the landscape of reinforcement learning by designing evaluations and environments that enhance model training and performance. Collaborate with researchers to identify and address model fail...

San Francisco, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Contribute to the development of innovative machine learning models for music recommendations, collaborating with a founding team to enhance user engagement through scalable, real-time systems and dat...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$217K - $403K *

Unlock potential by leading advanced Causal AI and experimentation initiatives. Drive impactful statistical modeling and optimization solutions, mentoring teams and collaborating across functions to e...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Lead cross-functional teams to optimize clinical trial execution, ensuring adherence to regulations and quality standards. Drive innovation and process improvements while mentoring associates and mana...

Chicago, ILRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in optimizing clinical trial data management, ensuring alignment with program strategies. Drive operational excellence through analytics, mentoring, and cross-functional collaboration...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Transform clinical data into actionable insights by leading cross-functional teams, optimizing study execution, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Drive innovation and mentor associates to enha...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

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

$110K - $130K *

Optimize clinical trial execution by leading cross-functional teams, ensuring adherence to regulations, and leveraging analytics for operational excellence. Drive innovation and mentor associates to e...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$161K - $266K *

Transform data into actionable insights by leading advanced analytics projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop machine learning models that enhance business strategies and drive in...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$161K - $266K *

Transform data into actionable insights by leading advanced analytics projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop machine learning models that enhance business strategies and drive in...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$161K - $266K *

Lead the development of advanced analytical solutions, leveraging machine learning and statistical techniques to drive business insights and innovation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enha...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$161K - $266K *

Join a team that's redefining data science by developing advanced models to solve critical business challenges. Collaborate with cross-functional partners to enhance analytics capabilities and drive i...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by leveraging data to enhance marketing performance through analysis, A/B testing, and collaboration with cross-functional teams, driving insights that inform strategy and foster grow...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$155K - $258K *

Innovate advanced analytical models and ML solutions to optimize pricing strategies, ensuring robust deployment and operational efficiency. Lead initiatives across various domains while mentoring a te...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$236K - $309K *

Reimagine the future of work by leading innovative machine learning projects that enhance collaboration through knowledge graphs, integrating personal context to create efficient solutions across team...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$196K - $309K *

Lead the design and implementation of advanced knowledge graph solutions, enhancing personal work contexts and integrations across teams, while delivering scalable, low-latency APIs. Mentor engineers...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$114K - $194K *

Shape the future of data-driven solutions by leveraging cutting-edge analytics and designing AI solutions that meet complex business needs while driving transformation and stakeholder engagement...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$197K - $325K *

Accelerate progress at the intersection of machine learning and user behavior, driving solutions that enhance ad personalization through advanced modeling techniques and cross-team collaboration...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$197K - $325K *

Lead the charge in advancing personalized ads with cutting-edge machine learning algorithms. Collaborate with a high-impact team to drive research, model design, and user data validation for superior...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$197K - $325K *

Innovate in the field of machine learning by advancing personalized ad recommendations. Collaborate with top talent to drive research and productionize algorithms that enhance user experience and deli...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $155K *

Shape the future of supply chain analytics by leading advanced forecasting and optimization initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement machine learning models that e...

Illinois, USRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

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.