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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$68K - $194K *

Contribute to impactful research by supporting data analysis and project documentation. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to tackle complex national security issues through qualitative and quan...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$180K - $260K *

Unlock cutting-edge innovation in Data Science and AI. As a Principal Scientist, you'll lead the design of scalable data pipelines and analytical frameworks, driving impactful discoveries in human hea...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's developing and deploying innovative ML/AI solutions in healthcare, enhancing clinical decision-making and operational efficiency through actionable insights and cutting-edge technol...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$153K - $300K *

Join a team that's redefining e-Commerce through innovative algorithms and big data solutions. Collaborate on user growth strategies, enhance marketing efficiency, and contribute to a secure shopping...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$162K - $387K *

Unlock potential by optimizing e-Commerce algorithms to enhance user engagement and growth. Collaborate on innovative solutions that improve marketing efficiency and drive product discovery, ensuring...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$117K - $234K *

Lead the charge in developing data-driven solutions that drive strategic business objectives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create predictive models and impactful visualizations, while me...

3 weeks ago

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

$117K - $234K *

Grow your career with data-driven insights by developing advanced models, collaborating with teams, and enhancing customer experiences through analytical excellence and impactful communication...

4 weeks ago

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

$90K - $180K *

Elevate your analytical career by leveraging advanced data science techniques to drive business insights and improve decision-making across multiple domains. Collaborate, mentor, and transform data in...

4 weeks ago

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

$128K - $316K *

Advance the future of e-commerce by developing innovative knowledge graphs and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance product strategies and user insights. Join a dynamic environment wh...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$121K - $243K *

Lead the charge in developing intricate knowledge graphs to enhance e-commerce product categorization, recommendations, and brand recognition, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$120K - $145K *

Pioneer innovative healthcare analytics to enhance patient care quality and optimize revenue. Collaborate across departments to identify improvement opportunities, develop predictive models, and trans...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$70K - $100K *

Unlock potential by designing and maintaining robust ETL pipelines that support credit risk models, ensuring data quality and integration across regions while collaborating with data scientists and mo...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$274K - $373K *

Drive impactful data-driven strategies to enhance content safety and moderation, leveraging advanced analytics and machine learning to protect user experiences and ensure platform integrity across a d...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$200K - $375K *

Pioneer the development of cutting-edge machine learning systems, driving our recommendation engine and building AI companions using unique user data sets. Take ownership of the entire model lifecycle...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$145K - $175K *

Elevate customer experiences by leading innovative recommendation systems. Drive the intersection of machine learning, optimization, and AI to create personalized, data-driven solutions that empower i...

5 days ago

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

$183K - $216K *

Innovate the analytical roadmap for ranking and relevance, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance user engagement and advertiser outcomes while driving long-term platform economics and s...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$150K - $180K *

Join a dynamic team to innovate generative AI and sensing algorithms, enhancing user interactions across Apple products. Collaborate with experts to tackle complex challenges and deliver impactful sol...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join us to design and implement innovative ML applications that automate complex workflows. Collaborate with experts to enhance user experience, integrate tools, and ensure robust performance while sh...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's redefining robotics by developing foundation models for general-purpose robots. Collaborate on cutting-edge research, design scalable training methods, and contribute to real-world...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$142K - $193K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative Control Barrier Function algorithms that ensure safety and performance for robotic systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to bridge theoretical conce...

1 week ago

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

$195K - $255K *

Join a dynamic team to innovate AI solutions in healthcare, driving impactful outcomes through advanced machine learning applications. Collaborate across functions to scale products and enhance patien...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Help us drive innovation as a mid-senior AI/ML & LLM Engineer, designing and deploying cutting-edge machine learning solutions to enhance data analysis and automate processes, while collaborating with...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Unlock innovative AI/ML solutions by designing, developing, and deploying advanced models. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data analysis and automate processes, driving intelligent...

Sterling, VARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$171K - $189K *

Deliver innovative data and AI solutions by architecting scalable systems, engaging with clients, and transforming complex challenges into actionable insights. Join us to drive impactful results in en...

Rockville, MDRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock the potential of geospatial AI by collaborating with top engineers and data scientists to develop cutting-edge solutions that transform vast data into actionable insights for mission-critical a...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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.