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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 - $168K *

Unlock potential by leveraging data to drive product innovation and insights. Collaborate cross-functionally to shape user experiences and enhance business performance through advanced analytics and e...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$124K - $168K *

Transform data into actionable insights, driving product innovation and user engagement through quantitative analysis and cross-functional collaboration with engineering and product teams...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$124K - $168K *

Shape the future of our product by leveraging data analysis and modeling. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive insights, influence roadmaps, and enhance user experiences through innovative...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$124K - $168K *

Empower product innovation by leveraging data insights to shape user experiences, drive experimentation, and collaborate across teams, ensuring actionable strategies that enhance engagement and busine...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$130K - $160K *

Shape the future of data engineering by designing robust pipelines to support ML initiatives. Collaborate with machine learning teams to ensure timely and accurate data handling, transforming complex...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$231K - $323K *

Drive the architectural vision and delivery of complex software solutions, optimizing performance and security across multiple domains while mentoring engineering teams and integrating AI/ML solutions...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of enterprise financial workflows by designing secure AWS data stores and serverless components. Collaborate on infrastructure automation, monitoring, and integration to enhance perfo...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $210K *

Unlock potential by leading machine learning and simulation efforts to enhance manufacturing accuracy. Drive product management, user research, and technical direction to optimize path planning and sp...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$142K - $193K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative risk management systems using machine learning and statistical techniques, collaborating with engineering and operations teams to optimize processes and drive...

2 weeks ago

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

$142K - $193K *

Advance your career by leveraging machine learning to develop innovative risk management systems, collaborating with engineering and operations teams to optimize processes and implement scalable solut...

2 weeks ago

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

$180K - $220K *

Optimize business line performance by leading P&L management, driving growth in existing accounts, and ensuring high-quality program delivery through collaboration with cross-functional teams...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$255K - $351K *

Shape the future of AI-driven mobility by leading transformative initiatives in large-scale AI architecture and deployment. Collaborate with engineering teams to optimize systems and drive enterprise...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $130K *

The AI/Machine Learning Engineer will develop and deploy machine learning models to enhance clinical decision-making and predictive analytics within the federal healthcare sector. This role involves c...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $170K *

Accelerate AI/ML advancements by leading innovative solutions for enterprise-scale reconciliation, focusing on model development and integration within Capital Markets operations, driving substantial...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$123K - $140K *

Join a dynamic team to develop and implement machine learning models, leveraging advanced technologies to extract insights from large datasets while collaborating with cross-functional experts to enha...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Join us to lead innovative data solutions that drive business impact. As a Senior Data Scientist, you'll blend analytics and machine learning to enhance decision systems, mentor junior team members, a...

Utah, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$196K - $291K *

Drive the development and deployment of cutting-edge machine learning models to tackle complex challenges. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance products and services, ensuring data quali...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$192K - $260K *

Empower advanced content analysis through machine learning innovation, leading model development and end-to-end solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive impactful recommendations fo...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$164K - $282K *

Drive innovation by leading advanced analytics and AI initiatives to enhance medical safety decision-making and operational effectiveness, while mentoring talent and influencing strategic direction wi...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $200K *

Join a team that's redefining mobile AI by optimizing machine learning models for on-device performance, ensuring real-time insights and seamless user experiences across mobile and wearable platforms...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $160K *

Elevate enterprise data strategy by architecting scalable solutions and collaborating with leadership to drive a transformative data initiative leveraging AWS and Snowflake, while integrating cutting...

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$153K - $210K *

Strategize and enhance data integrity across extensive systems, ensuring all operational data is accurate and reliable for key clinical and financial workflows while enabling self-serve analytics for...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Unlock the potential of autonomous systems as you lead cutting-edge AI research. Drive the development of runtime intelligence and decision-making frameworks to enhance the reliability and impact of A...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the innovative design and implementation of analytics data models, focusing on scalable architectures that support reporting and AI applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transf...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$200K - $250K *

Shape the future of commercial auto pricing by developing advanced models, collaborating with actuaries and underwriters to transform data into actionable insights, and leading a small team in a dynam...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

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.