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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$120K - $145K *

Own the end-to-end lifecycle of data science projects, delivering machine learning systems across multiple domains in a collaborative environment, driving impactful solutions for both defense and comm...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $145K *

Unlock your potential as a Senior Data Scientist, driving impactful analytics solutions. Collaborate with teams to deliver end-to-end data science projects, mentor others, and shape the future of data...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Shape the future of analytics! Drive impactful data science initiatives to enhance business profitability and customer experience, while mentoring junior team members on advanced methodologies and bui...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$151K - $207K *

Join a dynamic team as you leverage statistical expertise to enhance healthcare insights, mentor analysts, and drive impactful data-driven decisions through collaboration and innovative methodologies...

San Francisco, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$151K - $207K *

Transform healthcare insights by leveraging advanced statistical methods and mentoring teams. Collaborate with cross-functional experts to enhance program performance and drive data-driven decision-ma...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$186K - $219K *

Champion data science initiatives by defining KPIs, leading analytics frameworks, and mentoring teams. Drive decision-making through trusted metrics and scalable workflows, aligning cross-functional p...

CanadaRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$183K - $216K *

Unlock your potential by leading data science initiatives that drive impactful decision-making and enhance analytical frameworks across teams, ensuring rigorous performance standards and scalable self...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$206K - $269K *

Analyze product and business challenges, leveraging data and collaboration with cross-functional teams to drive strategic insights and influence decision-making for impactful product development...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$195K - $257K *

Lead the charge in transforming data into strategic insights, driving product innovation and decision-making by leveraging advanced analytics and quantitative methods, while influencing product strate...

San Francisco, CARemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$168K *

Advance your career by implementing AI and machine learning models. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive data-driven decisions and enhance business intelligence through innovative solution...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$182K - $252K *

Champion data-driven decision-making by leveraging deep analytics expertise to guide product, marketing, and finance leaders. Drive strategic insights and build innovative tools that enhance business...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$134K - $181K *

Optimize advanced analytics solutions by leading data science initiatives, collaborating with cross-functional teams to tackle complex business challenges, and translating insights into actionable str...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$134K - $181K *

Unlock potential by leading advanced analytics initiatives that drive business impact. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop machine learning solutions, translating complex data into acti...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K *

Lead the charge in transforming data into actionable insights through advanced analytics and machine learning. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive fleet performance and deliver impactful...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$135K - $160K *

Lead the charge in analytics consulting, driving data-driven solutions and managing complex projects to enhance business decision-making and stakeholder engagement...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $154K *

Unlock potential by leveraging advanced AI/ML techniques to drive innovation in personal banking. Collaborate across teams to analyze complex datasets, develop machine learning models, and enhance bus...

Toronto, ONRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K *

Unlock insights as a Senior Data Scientist, driving fleet analytics and ML systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transform data into impactful decisions, enhancing performance and innova...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$207K - $300K *

Champion the future of AI-generated health guidance by developing critical evaluation frameworks and translating complex data insights into impactful business strategies, influencing stakeholders acro...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$182K - $252K *

Drive impactful marketing measurement by leveraging causal inference to optimize budget allocation across channels. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data-driven decisions enhance grow...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $155K *

Tackle the future of chemistry by training advanced models and enabling novel molecule synthesis. Collaborate with lab teams, develop data pipelines, and deploy innovative solutions across the modelin...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$72K - $120K *

Lead a multi-disciplinary team in developing machine learning algorithms to enhance clinical decision support, leveraging healthcare datasets for innovation and making vital discoveries that drive pro...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic analytics team to leverage data science in consumer finance. Drive impactful insights through predictive modeling, experimental design, and stakeholder collaboration, enhancing sales an...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Transform data into actionable insights by leveraging your expertise in statistical analysis, programming, and data engineering. Collaborate with teams to enhance decision-making and optimize data pip...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Drive impactful data solutions by leveraging your expertise in data science, programming, and statistical analysis. Collaborate with teams to enhance decision-making and optimize data pipelines, ensur...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by leveraging data science expertise to enhance decision-making and optimize data pipelines. Collaborate with teams to develop dashboards and ensure data quality, driving business per...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.

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    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.