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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$155K - $185K *

Lead and cultivate a team of data analysts to transform insights into impactful business strategies, driving collaboration across departments and enhancing scalable analytics capabilities for informed...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$142K - $186K *

Pioneer a data-driven culture by designing scalable ELT pipelines and analytics models. Collaborate across teams to ensure product data integrity and empower stakeholders with self-service insights, d...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a dynamic team as you shape data architecture and drive insights. You'll design and optimize dbt models, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and innovate workflows to enhance our AI-powered...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$74K - $151K *

Analyze diverse data types to uncover insights that drive business decisions. Utilize analytics tools like SQL, R, and Python to create reports and support strategic initiatives. Collaborate across te...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$215K - $245K *

Drive innovation in AI and machine learning by leading cross-functional teams to develop scalable solutions that enhance merchant intelligence and optimize transaction evaluations across a global paym...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$179K - $204K *

Drive AI innovation by leading a cross-functional team to develop scalable machine learning solutions that enhance merchant intelligence and optimize transaction analysis across a global payment netwo...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$215K - $245K *

Lead innovative AI initiatives by partnering with cross-functional teams to develop machine learning models that enhance merchant intelligence and drive strategic business outcomes across the payments...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$179K - $204K *

Empower innovation by leading a cross-functional team to develop AI-driven solutions that enhance merchant intelligence and optimize payment processes, leveraging advanced machine learning and natural...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$179K - $204K *

Unlock potential by leading a cross-functional team to develop AI-driven solutions that enhance merchant intelligence and optimize transaction analysis across a global payment network...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$179K - $204K *

Empower a cross-functional team to deliver AI-driven insights from vast transaction data, leveraging advanced machine learning and natural language processing to enhance merchant intelligence and driv...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$162K - $316K *

The Applied Scientist will develop and implement innovative machine learning solutions for recommendation systems in TikTok's E-Commerce business. This role involves collaborating with cross-functiona...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$100K - $137K *

Join a dynamic team to leverage data science solutions, engage with scientists, and deliver impactful presentations. Collaborate across departments to enhance customer experiences and drive innovation...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$111K - $150K *

Lead the charge in advanced data science initiatives, guiding analytical projects of enterprise significance while mentoring a team of data scientists and ensuring methodological rigor in analyses tha...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$111K - $150K *

Lead the charge in advanced data science initiatives, guiding analytical projects of enterprise significance while mentoring junior analysts and ensuring methodological rigor in statistical modeling a...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$153K - $207K *

Transform customer cloud journeys by designing and implementing scalable AWS solutions. Leverage technical expertise to drive project success, optimize performance, and provide strategic guidance on e...

1 week ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Empower the development of innovative AI features for medical simulators, enhancing user experience through machine learning, image recognition, and collaboration with engineering teams to deliver imp...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$107K - $193K *

Unlock your potential as an AI Engineer, driving innovation in AI-powered solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transform complex challenges into scalable products, leveraging cutting...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$107K - $193K *

Engineer innovative AI solutions that transform complex business challenges into scalable products. Collaborate across teams to leverage cutting-edge technologies and drive measurable impact in a dyna...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$138K - $197K *

Elevate our analytics capabilities by leveraging data to solve complex business challenges. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop insights and implement AI-driven solutions that enhance o...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$466K - $500K+*

Accelerate progress at the forefront of ML infrastructure, collaborating with cross-functional teams to design and implement user-centric solutions that enhance model development and deployment for di...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$153K - $300K *

Innovate with a team of experts to develop scalable e-commerce recommendation systems. Engage in building algorithms that enhance user experience and drive business impact in a growing online platform...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$80K - $100K *

Transform data into actionable insights, empowering operational leaders to enhance client performance and uncover strategic opportunities across diverse datasets and analytical challenges...

Irving, TXRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$153K - $207K *

Transform customer experiences by designing AI-driven solutions that enhance productivity. Collaborate with teams to implement innovative technologies and guide clients in adopting AI practices, ensur...

3 weeks ago

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

$100K - $117K *

Innovate data analysis processes to enhance reporting capabilities and ensure data integrity. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver actionable insights while maintaining compliance with healthcare...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $180K *

Empower innovation in ML data research by designing experiments that enhance data quality and reduce subjectivity. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive models towards higher performance and faster...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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.