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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$179K - $277K *

Drive data-driven insights to enhance ads product quality and revenue growth. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze complex datasets, build scalable models, and mentor junior analysts in...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$131K - $177K *

Join a dynamic team to design and implement scalable AI/ML solutions, driving customer success through innovative applications of generative AI. Collaborate with stakeholders to optimize performance a...

1 week ago

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

$131K - $177K *

Shape the future of AI by delivering scalable, secure machine learning solutions. Collaborate with customers to drive their AI transformation journeys and optimize performance while enhancing business...

3 weeks ago

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

$131K - $177K *

Transform customer outcomes by designing and implementing scalable AI/ML solutions. Leverage generative AI for impactful business results while guiding customers through their AI journey, collaboratin...

3 weeks ago

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

$131K - $177K *

Join a team that's transforming customer outcomes through innovative AI/ML solutions. Leverage cutting-edge technology to identify high-impact use cases, develop scalable models, and guide organizatio...

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

$72K - $120K *

Lead a multi-disciplinary team in developing machine learning algorithms to enhance clinical decision support, leveraging healthcare datasets for innovation and making vital discoveries that drive pro...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$158K - $170K *

Lead the development of predictive models integrating advanced ML techniques to drive strategic decision-making across credit risk, collections, and business operations while mentoring data scientists...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$228K - $342K *

Innovate with us to design and build core ML systems for next-gen AI agents, integrating model logic and orchestration for scalable solutions that impact millions. Collaborate within senior teams to d...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team implementing data-driven solutions that transform organizations. Collaborate with clients at every level, leveraging your expertise in data strategy, analytics, an...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$232K - $258K *

Join a team that's redefining rider pricing through advanced machine learning. Lead the development of innovative algorithms that optimize pricing strategies, driving revenue growth and enhancing ride...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$232K - $258K *

Advance Uber's rider pricing strategies by leading a team to develop innovative machine learning and optimization techniques, impacting billions of rides globally and driving revenue growth through sc...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$232K - $258K *

Champion advanced machine learning to optimize rider pricing, driving revenue growth and enhancing mobility solutions. Lead a dynamic team to innovate algorithms impacting billions of rides globally...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$153K - $229K *

Lead advanced analytics initiatives to enhance underwriting and pricing strategies. Shape a data-driven culture by developing a high-performing team and delivering impactful solutions that drive busin...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$153K - $229K *

Lead the charge in advanced analytics for underwriting and pricing, driving innovation through machine learning and AI. Build a high-performing team, collaborate with stakeholders, and enhance busines...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$153K - $229K *

Lead advanced analytics initiatives to enhance underwriting and pricing decisions, driving measurable business outcomes through machine learning and AI. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deli...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$153K - $229K *

Transform advanced analytics in underwriting and pricing by leading a data science team. Drive high-value solutions, enhance decision-making, and ensure reliable, explainable outcomes while collaborat...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$153K - $229K *

Lead the charge in advanced analytics for underwriting and pricing, driving innovation through machine learning and AI. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance decision-making and improve b...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$228K - $309K *

Lead innovation in AI by revolutionizing coding assistance tools through cutting-edge reinforcement learning, empowering millions of developers globally with efficient workflows and breakthrough solut...

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

$263K - $393K *

Join a dynamic team to lead the development of predictive models and data products, driving innovation in AI-native behavioral intelligence. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver insights...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Transform business processes by delivering next-gen AI solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and deploy enterprise-scale AI applications, focusing on integration and o...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Drive your career forward by designing and deploying cutting-edge AI solutions that enhance business processes through innovative Generative and Agentic AI technologies, collaborating with cross-funct...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $160K *

Drive the development and integration of advanced AI solutions, focusing on Generative and Agentic AI applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transform business processes through inno...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $155K *

Unlock potential by designing and deploying enterprise-scale AI applications that enhance business processes through Generative and Agentic AI solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ope...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $143K *

Unlock potential by driving quantitative research and analytics in financial markets. Collaborate with traders and researchers to develop systematic trading models and AI tools, enhancing trading stra...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $143K *

Join a dynamic team to develop quantitative trading models and analytics, leveraging AI and statistical methods to enhance trading strategies and insights. Collaborate closely with traders and researc...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.