Data scientists turn complex data into insights that help organizations make informed decisions, improve products, and uncover new opportunities. Browse vetted Data Scientist job openings on Ladders, including opportunities that pay $100,000 or more. Find roles that match your experience, technical strengths, and career goals.
Data scientists combine statistical analysis, programming, and business knowledge to solve problems with data. Their work may include gathering and cleaning data, building predictive models, designing experiments, communicating findings, and partnering with teams to put insights into practice. Responsibilities vary by employer, industry, and seniority.
Employers commonly seek experience with Python or R, SQL, statistics, data visualization, and machine learning. Familiarity with cloud data platforms, big data tools, experimentation, or a particular industry can also be valuable. Strong communication skills help data scientists explain technical results and make recommendations to both technical and nontechnical audiences.
Data science careers span technology, finance, healthcare, retail, consulting, and many other sectors. Depending on your background, you may find positions focused on machine learning, product analytics, forecasting, research, or business intelligence. Senior and specialized roles may include greater ownership of strategy, model deployment, technical direction, or team leadership.
Use Ladders to explore vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. Compare job responsibilities and qualifications, then focus your search on roles that align with your skills, preferred industry, and desired level of responsibility. Job requirements and compensation vary by position and employer.
Senior Data Scientist, Growth Data
$110K - $130K *
Transform marketing strategies by leveraging data insights, building algorithms, and optimizing campaigns. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance performance and drive growth through innov...
3 weeks ago
Data Scientist II, Fraud & Risk
$120K - $145K *
Advance your career by designing and implementing deep learning models to tackle fraud and risk challenges. Collaborate with a high-performing team to deliver impactful solutions and drive project suc...
2 weeks ago
Data Scientist II, Fraud & Risk
$110K - $130K *
Join a team that's driving innovation in fraud detection and risk management. As a Data Scientist II, you'll develop advanced deep learning models, collaborate across teams, and contribute to impactfu...
2 weeks ago
Data Scientist II, Fraud & Risk
$110K - $130K *
Join a team that's driving innovation in fraud detection and risk management. As a Data Scientist II, you'll develop advanced deep learning models, collaborate across teams, and contribute to impactfu...
2 weeks ago
$190K - $249K *
Drive innovation by leading AI architecture and strategy, mentoring engineers, and collaborating with stakeholders to deliver impactful AI solutions. Shape the future of AI products through technical...
Today
$166K - $214K *
Join as a Senior Data Scientist to drive product analytics, collaborate across teams, measure success, and influence strategy through data-driven insights and experimentation to enhance customer engag...
Reposted 1 week ago
$130K - $155K *
Elevate machine learning capabilities by designing and deploying scalable ML systems. Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to transform complex problems into impactful solutions, ensuring reliabi...
1 week ago
Data Scientist, Product to Market (P2M) Optimization
$110K - $130K *
Engineer innovative data solutions to optimize product movement from planning to customer delivery. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze data, develop models, and enhance decision-making...
5 days ago
Data Scientist, Product to Market (P2M) Optimization
$110K - $130K *
Lead the development of machine learning and optimization models to enhance retail product decisions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to analyze data and drive impactful solutions in a dynam...
5 days ago
$136K - $216K *
Optimize data strategies by analyzing user behavior and content performance. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance creator growth and refine product recommendations, translating data insights into...
Reposted 3 days ago
$88K - $141K *
Empower client growth by leveraging advanced data science techniques to analyze and optimize audience engagement. Collaborate across teams to deliver actionable insights and innovative solutions that...
Yesterday
$88K - $141K *
Join a team that's redefining audience engagement through innovative data science solutions. Leverage your expertise to drive client growth by transforming complex datasets into actionable insights an...
Yesterday
$88K - $141K *
Elevate client growth by leveraging advanced data science solutions. Collaborate across teams to transform complex datasets into actionable insights, driving audience engagement and optimizing strateg...
Yesterday
$88K - $141K *
Unlock advanced audience development by leveraging data science to drive client growth. Collaborate across teams to deliver innovative solutions, ensuring precise targeting and actionable insights fro...
Yesterday
$88K - $141K *
Join us to drive client growth through innovative data science solutions. Collaborate across teams to analyze complex datasets, develop ML workflows, and translate insights into actionable strategies...
Yesterday
$88K - $141K *
Join a team that's driving client growth through innovative data science solutions. This hands-on role involves navigating complex datasets to deliver actionable insights and optimize audience engagem...
Yesterday
$88K - $141K *
Transform data into actionable insights by leading advanced audience development and data science initiatives. Collaborate across teams to deliver innovative solutions that drive client growth and opt...
Yesterday
$88K - $141K *
Unlock insights by transforming complex media data into actionable solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance efficiency and scalability through advanced analytics and automation, d...
6 days ago
$110K - $130K *
Seeking an innovative Data Scientist to architect and deploy advanced geospatial AI/ML systems, driving impactful solutions for commercial and national security missions. Collaborate on cutting-edge t...
4 days ago
Data Scientist Skill Level 3 - VV-1515
$156K - $184K *
Elevate your career by leading the development of advanced NLP models for critical defense missions. Drive innovation in agentic AI frameworks, ensuring high-quality data extraction and compliance acr...
1 week ago
$110K - $130K *
Empower sales initiatives by leading data modeling and ML projects, collaborating with diverse stakeholders to enhance reporting and drive decision-making, ultimately impacting key performance metrics...
Reposted 1 week ago
$95K - $115K *
Unlock potential by leading complex analyses within an interdisciplinary research team. Collaborate on groundbreaking projects exploring genetic and environmental influences on health outcomes, contri...
3 weeks ago
$98K - $152K *
Elevate your data science career by developing predictive models that drive automated pricing and trading. Collaborate with trading teams to translate data into actionable insights, ensuring market co...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$130K - $155K *
Grow your career with a hands-on role in data science by driving content performance analytics, mentoring junior analysts, and deploying advanced modeling techniques to predict audience behaviors and...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Data Scientist Skill Level 3 - VV-1495
$156K - $184K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of network modernization by integrating systems and workflows. Collaborate with decision-makers to enhance operational efficiency through data-driven insights and...
3 weeks ago
What does a data scientist do?
A data scientist analyzes data to identify patterns, answer business or research questions, and support decisions. The role may involve data preparation, statistical analysis, machine learning, experimentation, and presenting findings.
What skills are commonly required for Data Scientist jobs?
Commonly requested skills include Python or R, SQL, statistics, data visualization, and machine learning. Employers may also value cloud platforms, big data technologies, domain expertise, and the ability to communicate insights clearly.
What industries hire data scientists?
Data scientists work across industries such as technology, finance, healthcare, retail, consulting, and manufacturing. The specific problems and tools used depend on the organization and role.
Do Data Scientist jobs pay $100,000 or more?
Some Data Scientist openings listed on Ladders pay $100,000 or more. Compensation depends on factors such as location, experience, specialization, employer, and job scope; review each listing for details.
How can I find the right Data Scientist job?
Compare listings by responsibilities, required skills, industry, location, and seniority. Tailor your resume to highlight relevant data projects and measurable results, and review each employer's qualifications and compensation information.