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 *

Lead the charge in developing innovative modeling approaches for power utilization across large-scale infrastructure. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance decision-making and optimize re...

Menlo Park, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$115K - $139K *

Empower customer missions by leveraging advanced data analysis and visualization techniques. Support geospatial imagery programs through statistical insights and innovative tools, ensuring data integr...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$115K - $139K *

Unlock the potential of data as you analyze complex geospatial datasets, develop visualizations, and support innovative solutions. Collaborate with a dynamic team to drive insights and enhance custome...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Lead the charge in building a robust data foundation, ensuring data governance, reliability, and accessibility for analytics. Drive team performance and cross-functional collaboration to support AI in...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $200K *

Join a team that's redefining AI infrastructure. Lead data governance, manage a talented team, and ensure data integrity while driving analytics initiatives that empower decision-making across the org...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Transform your career by leading a dynamic team focused on building a robust data foundation. Drive data governance, manage analytics platforms, and ensure data integrity while collaborating across fu...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in building a robust data foundation, ensuring data governance and accessibility while managing a high-performing team. Drive analytics initiatives and collaborate across functions to...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $200K *

Join a dynamic team to lead the Data Foundation, ensuring data integrity and governance while driving analytics innovation. Oversee the full data lifecycle, from ingestion to serving insights, and bui...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$155K - $165K *

Develop a cutting-edge data ecosystem as a Senior Data Engineer, enhancing analytics, reporting, and machine learning. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create efficient pipelines and accessi...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$111K - $180K *

Unlock your potential as a Data Science Lead, driving analytical strategies and enhancing mission-critical capabilities for national security. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to tackle compl...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$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...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$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...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Build innovative AI solutions at the intersection of materials science and biology. Collaborate with R&D teams to accelerate product development through machine learning and scientific computing, enha...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$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...

United StatesRemote

1 week 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...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   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...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$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...

3 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...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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

$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

$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...

Reposted today

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

$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 5 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...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$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...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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...

1 week ago

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

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.