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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$104K - $130K *

Pioneer advanced analytics solutions to drive impactful business decisions, translating complex problems into scalable models. Collaborate across teams to enhance operational workflows and deliver dat...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$94K - $115K *

Play a key role in modernizing data platforms by developing and optimizing SQL queries, building ETL pipelines, and migrating data to Snowflake and AWS. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enha...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$131K - $237K *

Join a team that's redefining training and education through AI-driven applications. This role combines data science, software engineering, and AI/ML integration to create scalable learning systems fo...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$130K - $155K *

Unlock potential by leveraging machine learning to enhance decision-making in production systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build, deploy, and monitor models that improve operational...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$149K - $249K *

Innovate with a dynamic team to develop cutting-edge media planning solutions, leveraging deep expertise in scientific disciplines to solve complex advertising challenges and drive impactful measureme...

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

$167K - $246K *

Join a dynamic team to innovate machine learning solutions that enhance our product knowledge graph and drive growth in the grocery delivery sector. Collaborate across disciplines and lead projects fr...

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

$167K - $246K *

Unlock potential by driving innovative machine learning solutions that enhance our product knowledge graph and optimize logistics. Collaborate with diverse teams to own projects end-to-end and mentor...

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

$167K - $246K *

Join a team that's revolutionizing grocery delivery by developing advanced machine learning models. You'll own projects end-to-end, collaborate with diverse teams, and tackle complex technical challen...

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

$180K - $220K *

Unlock potential by architecting enterprise-scale AI data platforms that drive innovative solutions. Collaborate across teams to deliver secure, scalable AI capabilities while communicating complex co...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$165K - $223K *

Invent advanced solutions as you optimize the Neuron compiler for ML models. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance performance, stability, and usability, driving cutting-edge technology f...

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

$165K - $223K *

Unlock potential by designing and optimizing the next-gen Neuron compiler for ML models, enhancing performance on AWS accelerators. Collaborate with diverse teams to deliver innovative solutions and i...

2 weeks ago

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

$206K - $269K *

Drive innovation in machine learning as you develop intelligent systems for query understanding and search relevance, enhancing user experience across diverse platforms with advanced AI capabilities...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$171K - $269K *

Elevate AI-powered search experiences by developing machine learning capabilities, enhancing query understanding, and delivering intelligent systems that adapt to user needs across diverse platforms a...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$171K - $191K *

Help us build innovative geospatial data products from cutting-edge infrared imaging missions. Collaborate with scientists and engineers to transform raw data into actionable insights, driving impactf...

Denver, CORemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$171K - $191K *

Join a dynamic team to develop innovative geospatial data products from cutting-edge infrared imaging missions. Collaborate with scientists and engineers to transform raw data into actionable insights...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $155K *

Drive innovation in data science by developing algorithms for synthetic aperture radar imagery, enhancing analytics, and refining verification processes to optimize performance across diverse use case...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$172K - $260K *

Unlock insights to drive growth by leveraging data analytics. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to empower decision-making, develop frameworks, and present findings to leadership, ensuring impac...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$172K - $260K *

Shape the future of data-driven decision-making by leveraging insights to drive growth and success. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to empower stakeholders and enhance business strategies thro...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$172K - $260K *

Join a dynamic team to leverage data insights, drive growth, and empower decision-making across the organization. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop impactful analyses and self-service...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$106K - $192K *

Advance your career by transforming complex data into actionable insights that drive product strategy and enhance customer experiences in the automotive industry. Collaborate with cross-functional tea...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$160K - $250K *

Unlock your potential by driving innovative machine learning solutions. Collaborate with a dynamic team to design, deploy, and enhance state-of-the-art models, ensuring high performance and scalabilit...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$147K - $274K *

Develop advanced document understanding systems to enhance legal content processing. Collaborate across teams to design, deploy, and evaluate models that drive measurable impact in legal, tax, and acc...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$120K - $145K *

Innovate at the intersection of technology and policy, driving impactful initiatives in AI. Collaborate with diverse teams to tackle high-stakes regulatory challenges while enhancing compliance system...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive interdisciplinary innovation by merging technical expertise with policy insights. Engage with AI's forefront issues, collaborate with diverse teams, and contribute to impactful projects that sha...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Transform the future of AI by designing and developing groundbreaking machine learning algorithms. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize data processing and drive accurate model outcome...

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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.