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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$125K - $187K *

Unlock your potential by developing and deploying advanced machine learning models, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance AI capabilities and drive innovation in production environments...

5 days ago

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

$203K - $275K *

Lead quantitative research initiatives to enhance buyer experiences through rigorous survey design, statistical analysis, and collaboration across teams, driving impactful product decisions and foster...

3 days ago

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

$203K - $275K *

Join a team that's redefining user experience through quantitative research. Lead impactful studies, collaborate across departments, and translate data into actionable insights that enhance buyer and...

4 days ago

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

$226K - $254K *

Shape the future of data-driven decisions by leading product analysis, experimentation, and AI evaluation across a core product area. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish best practice...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$180K - $220K *

Join a team that's redefining global compute partnerships and sourcing, driving strategic relationships that ensure resource availability and business growth across a fragmented market...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $115K *

Transform your career by leveraging NLP and machine learning to enhance VA disability claims adjudication. Collaborate with stakeholders, build NLP pipelines, and ensure model accuracy while working i...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $110K *

Deliver impactful data solutions by developing pipelines, reports, and models within a data analytics framework. Collaborate with teams to support analytics capabilities and enhance operational effici...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$150K - $180K *

Support demand planning by owning multi-horizon forecasts and ensuring optimal resource allocation. Collaborate across teams to align capacity with server needs, utilizing advanced operations-research...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$145K - $175K *

Empower strategic server demand planning to optimize capacity forecasting and alignment with supply. Leverage advanced operations research to inform decision-making and improve efficiency in global da...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$145K - $175K *

Drive strategic server demand planning to optimize capacity forecasting, ensuring the right hardware is available at the right time. Leverage operations research to inform decisions and enhance supply...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of server demand planning by forecasting capacity needs and optimizing supply. Collaborate across teams to ensure the right resources are in place, driving efficiency and innovation i...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Take ownership of server demand planning by forecasting capacity needs and optimizing supply. Collaborate across teams to ensure alignment of hardware resources with operational requirements, driving...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$145K - $175K *

Elevate your expertise in server demand planning by forecasting and optimizing capacity across multiple horizons. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the right resources are in place, dr...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$162K - $195K *

Reimagine machine learning solutions by leading technical architecture, engineering initiatives, and collaborative strategies. Leverage 10+ years of experience to drive innovation and scalability in c...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$80K - $189K *

Transform complex data into scalable AI solutions that drive innovation, enhance performance, and streamline workflows. Collaborate with diverse teams to tackle real-world problems using advanced mach...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$142K - $238K *

Unlock potential by leading the analysis and modeling of complex business data to derive actionable insights, guiding strategic decisions in the aviation and entertainment sectors while mentoring a te...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$160K - $230K *

Optimize data-driven insights to enhance product strategy and user experience. Collaborate with teams to analyze user behavior, define metrics, and design impactful experiments that drive product impr...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $230K *

Join a team that's transforming health benefits through data-driven insights. As a Data Scientist, you'll analyze user behavior, define metrics, and shape product strategy to enhance user experience a...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $170K *

Drive impactful AI transformations by developing scalable solutions that enhance operational workflows and analytical capabilities across various high-visibility business functions, leveraging your ex...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Drive the development of data ingestion and quality systems for AI training, managing petabyte-scale datasets. Collaborate with teams to implement efficient data filtering and retention strategies, en...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$142K - $284K *

Transform complex business challenges into actionable analytics frameworks. Collaborate cross-functionally to prioritize impactful product initiatives and deliver data-driven solutions that enhance cu...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$117K - $201K *

Make your mark as a Principal Scientist, guiding data science and AI initiatives in Immunology. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to innovate and implement data-driven solutions that enhance res...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$117K - $201K *

Drive innovation in immunology R&D through data science and AI, leveraging cutting-edge technology to enhance research execution and decision-making across cross-functional teams in a collaborative, i...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$117K - $201K *

Unlock potential by driving innovation in data science and AI within Immunology. Collaborate with diverse teams to design impactful strategies and solutions that enhance research outcomes and improve...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$117K - $201K *

Join a team that's transforming immunology R&D through innovative data science and AI. Collaborate across functions to design impactful solutions that improve research outcomes and decision-making in...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 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.