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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Senior Director, Data Scientist - Global Payment Network
$314K - $359K *
Innovate with a cross-functional team to develop data-driven solutions, leveraging advanced technologies and machine learning to transform complex data into actionable insights that enhance customer e...
3 weeks ago
Senior Staff Research Scientist/Engineer, Agentic Post Training, DeepMind
$262K - $364K *
Pioneer innovative advancements in large-scale modeling and post-training experience. Collaborate within a dynamic team to drive research, validate hypotheses, and enhance the capabilities of cutting...
4 weeks ago
$120K - $145K *
Transform data into actionable insights by leading machine learning initiatives, conducting statistical analyses, and collaborating across teams to enhance product recommendations and search functiona...
3 days ago
Research Engineer, Privacy Evals - Meta Superintelligence Labs
$135K - $160K *
Shape the future of AI by developing robust evaluations for frontier models, focusing on privacy and risk assessment. Collaborate with teams to produce trusted insights that guide Meta's strategic dec...
3 weeks ago
Principal Machine Learning Engineer
$250K - $325K *
Join a cutting-edge team to optimize AI inference for gaming on-device, translating innovative models into efficient, real-time experiences across diverse platforms, while leading engineering practice...
Reposted 2 days ago
Lead Engineer, ML Data Infrastructure & Systems
$160K - $190K *
Champion the development of a cutting-edge data platform, managing end-to-end processes for high-volume media capture and delivery. Collaborate with teams to ensure efficient data handling and support...
1 week ago
$120K - $145K *
Join a team that's transforming decision-making through machine learning. You'll build and deploy models that enhance quoting, material selection, and factory operations, ensuring accuracy and efficie...
2 weeks ago
$130K - $150K *
Drive the evolution of analytics by owning critical data domains, ensuring accuracy and reliability while mentoring teams and shaping best practices for data modeling and reporting...
3 days ago
$149K - $249K *
Empower the future of advertising by leveraging advanced AI/ML techniques to develop innovative models and solutions that optimize B2B sales strategies, enhance customer insights, and drive efficiency...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Machine Learning Operations Engineer I
$120K - $140K *
Join a team that's redefining MLOps by empowering ML engineers with cutting-edge tools and infrastructure. Collaborate across teams to enhance workflows, drive innovation, and ensure robust, scalable...
1 week ago
Machine Learning Operations Engineer I
$120K - $140K *
Unlock potential by empowering ML engineers with robust tools and processes. Collaborate across teams to enhance ML workflows, drive innovation, and ensure high-quality production-ready models in a dy...
1 week ago
Senior Machine Learning Research Scientist
$106K - $176K *
Shape the future of biologic therapeutics by leading innovative research in computational antibody design, utilizing advanced machine learning techniques to optimize drug discovery and enhance therape...
Reposted 1 week ago
Senior Analyst, Agentic AI Engineer
$96K - $132K *
Join a team that's redefining enterprise operations through innovative AI solutions. Leverage your engineering expertise to design, deploy, and enhance AI agents that drive measurable business outcome...
6 days ago
Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning Analyst
$150K - $190K *
Empower government clients by leading AI/ML initiatives that drive data-informed decisions. Collaborate on innovative solutions, develop analytical products, and ensure compliance with DoW governance...
4 days ago
$177K - $235K *
Shape the future of decision science by leading a dynamic team to drive strategic analyses, enhance data methodologies, and influence cross-functional initiatives for enterprise clients, ensuring impa...
4 days ago
$177K - $235K *
Lead the charge in shaping decision science strategies for enterprise clients. Manage a team of analysts while driving impactful analyses that enhance hiring processes and improve customer outcomes th...
4 days ago
$73K - $99K *
Unlock potential by joining a dynamic team to develop and maintain data pipelines, ensuring data quality and operational efficiency while collaborating with cross-functional partners to deliver impact...
1 week ago
Data Analytics & Management - Officer
$65K - $113K *
Unlock potential by designing innovative AI solutions that enhance financial operations, leveraging data science, automation, and low-code tools to deliver insights, efficiency, and compliance across...
Reposted 1 week ago
Machine Learning Engineer Graduate (Monetization Technology - Ads Core Global) - 2027 Start
$128K - $256K *
Partner with us to optimize the advertising funnel through advanced ML technologies. Engage in impactful system development and research while collaborating with global teams to enhance delivery effic...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$73K - $132K *
Elevate data-driven decision-making by analyzing metrics, improving workflows, and creating visualizations. Collaborate with a dynamic team to deliver insights that support leadership and enhance oper...
4 days ago
Research Engineer, Pretraining Scaling
$350K - $500K+*
Explore a role bridging research and engineering to optimize large-scale ML training pipelines, ensuring reliability and efficiency in model operations while collaborating on impactful AI advancements...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Manager, Data and AI Engineering
$200K - $322K *
Unlock innovation through technical leadership, driving the creation of cutting-edge data platforms that enhance supply chain operations and deliver measurable business outcomes while managing a high...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$74K - $130K *
Lead the development of AI applications that transform complex data into actionable insights. Collaborate across disciplines to create innovative solutions in computer vision, robotics, and geospatial...
2 weeks ago
$140K - $160K *
Elevate your career by joining a dynamic team as a Data Engineer, owning end-to-end data systems and driving platform modernization. You'll improve data reliability and work closely with cross-functio...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$130K - $155K *
Champion innovative AI solutions by developing and deploying advanced deep learning models that enhance perception capabilities, collaborate across teams, and contribute to impactful projects influenc...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
What does a Data or Applied Scientist do?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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.