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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$124K - $165K *

Transform data into actionable insights as a strategic analytics partner, leveraging predictive modeling and collaboration to enhance client acquisition, retention, and growth in Wealth Management and...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$74K - $88K *

Empower your career by supporting AI applications and operational workflows. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance business operations while managing usage tracking and reporting for opti...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$169K - $254K *

Shape the future of AI by leading a high-performing engineering team to develop robust, scalable AI agents for HR and Finance. Collaborate across disciplines to deliver innovative solutions that enhan...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$105K *

Unlock potential by building and optimizing data pipelines within an Agile team, ensuring high-quality data for analytics and reporting. Collaborate across disciplines to deliver scalable solutions an...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Pioneer advanced data-driven solutions optimizing business intelligence. Collaborate across teams to enable generative analytics, ensuring data integrity and facilitating impactful insights and decisi...

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

$150K - $180K *

Unlock potential by optimizing our inference stack for cost and performance. Collaborate with engineers to enhance throughput and latency while ensuring reliability and model quality in a dynamic envi...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a pioneering team to design and build the data foundation that will drive intelligent operations and AI integration across the firm, with direct access to leadership and the autonomy to innovate...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$225K - $245K *

Contribute to innovative global stock selection strategies by conducting hands-on research, data analysis, and collaboration with a dynamic team to enhance investment methodologies and develop new alp...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$203K - $299K *

Elevate AI research by developing innovative agent environments and algorithms. Collaborate directly with leadership to drive impactful solutions at scale, leveraging vast data for real-world applicat...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$203K - $299K *

Lead the direction of AI research, developing systems and algorithms to enhance agent performance with a focus on real-world applications, leveraging global data and compute capabilities to transform...

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

$240K - $333K *

Advance your career by leading data-driven strategies that enhance AI-powered productivity across diverse teams. Collaborate with senior leaders to shape innovative frameworks and insights that impact...

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$117K - $145K *

Transform digital marketing strategies by leveraging data analytics to optimize campaign performance. Collaborate with teams to deliver actionable insights and drive client success through innovative...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join us to leverage your data science expertise in developing impactful AI/ML solutions. Collaborate with internal teams to translate complex data into actionable insights, driving significant busines...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$129K - $207K *

Lead the charge in developing advanced AI/ML algorithms for medical technologies, collaborating with cross-functional teams to create solutions for continuous monitoring and clinical decision support...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$129K - $207K *

Drive the development of advanced AI/ML algorithms for medical technologies, focusing on continuous physiological monitoring and predictive clinical decision support. Collaborate cross-functionally to...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$129K - $207K *

Develop and validate advanced AI/ML algorithms for continuous physiological monitoring and clinical decision support, collaborating with cross-functional teams to translate complex healthcare data int...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $160K *

Transform audio experiences by leveraging data science to analyze user behavior and optimize device performance. Collaborate with engineers to develop insights that enhance sound quality, noise cancel...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Drive the vision and strategy for AI-powered products, managing their lifecycle and enhancing team capabilities. Collaborate across functions to leverage AI effectively, ensuring quality and user impa...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Contribute to the vision and strategy of AI-powered products, managing their lifecycle and delivery. Leverage AI tools for decision-making and mentor fellow Product Managers to enhance team capabiliti...

New York, NYRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Champion the vision and strategy for AI-powered products, driving their roadmap and delivery while mentoring peers. Leverage AI tools to enhance decision-making and product lifecycle management, ensur...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$126K - $255K *

Unlock potential by transforming alternative investment data into actionable insights. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop analytical frameworks and models that enhance investment under...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$137K - $235K *

Drive the development of scalable, AI-ready clinical data products, transforming raw data into interoperable assets. Lead the end-to-end data product lifecycle while collaborating across teams to enha...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$137K - $235K *

Join a team that's transforming clinical and omics data into AI-ready assets. Lead the end-to-end data product lifecycle, ensuring quality and interoperability while mentoring junior engineers and col...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$137K - $235K *

Drive the development of scalable clinical data products, transforming raw data into AI-ready assets. Lead the end-to-end data lifecycle, ensuring quality and compliance while collaborating across tea...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$137K - $235K *

Lead the charge in developing and operationalizing scalable clinical data products, transforming raw data into AI-ready assets. Oversee the entire data product lifecycle, ensuring quality and complian...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

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.