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.
Research Associate - Quantitative
$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
Principal Scientist, Data Science and AI - Princeton, NJ
$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
$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
Machine Learning Engineer Graduate (E-Commerce User Growth) - 2027 Start (PhD)
$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
Machine Learning Engineer Graduate (E-Commerce User Growth) - 2027 Start (PhD)
$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
$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
$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
$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
Machine Learning Engineer Graduate (E-Commerce Knowledge Graph) - 2027 Start
$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
Machine Learning Engineer Graduate (E-Commerce Knowledge Graph) - 2027 Start
$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
Director-Data Scientist/Quality
$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...
Today
$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...
3 days ago
Principal Data Scientist - Safety
$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
$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
$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
Senior Data Scientist II, Ranking & Relevance
$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...
1 week ago
Machine Learning Algorithm Engineer
$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
$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
Machine Learning Scientist/Engineer
$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
Applied Scientist, Safe Control, Amazon Robotics, Compass
$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
$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
$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
$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...
3 weeks ago
Data & Solution Architect (Databricks and Palantir Platforms)
$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...
1 week ago
$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
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.