Explore Data Scientist Jobs

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.

What Data Scientists Do

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.

Skills and Qualifications

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 Scientist Career Opportunities

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.

Find Your Next Data Scientist Role

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.

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$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in transforming data into actionable insights by designing and implementing advanced machine learning models and statistical analyses. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance workflow...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$67K - $112K *

Transform complex data into actionable insights by developing predictive models and analytics solutions for financial services clients. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive business value through ad...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Transform data into strategic insights by leading innovative projects. Partner with teams to optimize systems, deploy machine learning, and drive impactful decisions that enhance user experiences and...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$122K - $199K *

Join a team that's transforming work through AI solutions. As a Data Scientist, you'll lead projects from scoping to deployment, collaborating with clients and teams to create scalable data-driven sol...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$122K - $199K *

The Data Scientist - Forward Deployed Engineer will work directly with clients and internal teams to build and deploy AI-powered solutions, managing projects from scoping to deployment. This hybrid ro...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Empower finance leadership with data-driven insights by building models, pipelines, and visualizations. Collaborate across systems to ensure data accuracy and support strategic decision-making in a dy...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $130K *

Innovate with us to design and implement advanced AI/ML solutions that enhance product safety analytics, ensuring actionable insights are leveraged to improve consumer protection and decision-making...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $145K *

Empower national security by transforming data into actionable insights. As a Mid-Level Data Scientist, you'll automate processes, develop visualizations, and collaborate with analysts to modernize wo...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $110K *

Elevate your career by designing and deploying innovative ML tools. Collaborate with experts to tackle complex data challenges across industries, driving impactful solutions and contributing to cuttin...

Waterloo, ONIn-Person

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$148K - $222K *

Partner with cross-functional teams to analyze data, build models, and drive insights that inform business decisions. Engage in exploratory analysis and implement algorithms to enhance operational eff...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$195K - $222K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze data, design experiments, and implement algorithms, driving insights that inform business decisions and enhance product performance...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$114K - $144K *

Pioneer innovative data solutions by leveraging advanced analytics and machine learning. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data management and visualization, driving impactful insight...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Help us harness data to develop advanced image-analysis solutions. We're looking for a data expert to drive insights using computer vision, machine learning, and analytics in an Agile environment, col...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$112K - $135K *

Join a team that's dedicated to leveraging advanced analytics to enhance intelligence operations. This senior role requires expertise in multi-INT analysis and collaboration within integrated teams to...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $160K *

Unlock potential by leveraging data analysis to drive impactful economic assessments and performance metrics for federal initiatives, collaborating with diverse teams to deliver actionable insights an...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $250K *

Unlock potential by leveraging big data technologies to enhance cloud applications, ensuring robust data processing and analytics. Collaborate with teams to deliver innovative solutions and maintain h...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $180K *

Help us design and operate the end-to-end data lifecycle for training and evaluating large language and diffusion models, building scalable pipelines and workflows that enhance data quality and model...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead a team of data professionals to enhance data-driven decision-making. Oversee advanced analytics, AI/ML implementation, and data management initiatives to support military operations and translate...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by designing and optimizing data pipelines to enhance foreign assistance analytics. Collaborate with a dynamic team to implement AI tools and ensure data integrity, driving impactful...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$178K - $220K *

Transform data insights into actionable recommendations, collaborating with engineers to enhance cloud commitment strategies. Drive analysis of usage forecasts and commitment performance to optimize s...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$178K - $220K *

Champion data-driven decisions by analyzing usage forecasts to optimize cloud commitments. Collaborate with engineers to enhance product offerings and ensure customer trust through precise recommendat...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $200K *

Unlock your potential as a Data Scientist, leveraging advanced NLP and machine learning to transform complex data into actionable insights for key decision-makers. Collaborate with teams to enhance or...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a mission-driven team as a Senior Data Scientist, enhancing intelligence production through advanced analytics. Develop Python-based solutions, integrate diverse data sources, and modernize workf...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $110K *

Explore innovative data solutions as a Data Scientist, driving insights and predictive models for B2B initiatives. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance user experience and optimize advertising pe...

Oakville, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$106K - $136K *

Unlock insights as a Data Scientist, leveraging AI/ML expertise and programming skills to analyze large datasets. Collaborate on innovative solutions, communicate findings, and drive data-driven decis...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a data scientist do?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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.