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 advanced analytics and predictive modeling to drive strategic sales insights and operational enhancements, leveraging your expertise in machine learning and generative AI across div...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $184K *

Unlock potential by leading data science initiatives that drive optimization and innovation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop advanced models and frameworks, delivering actionable in...

Minneapolis, MNRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$122K - $165K *

Shape optimization solutions that drive strategic decisions across operations. Lead the development of large-scale mathematical models, integrating data and decision systems to enhance pricing, invent...

5 days ago

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

$192K - $278K *

Drive innovative data solutions to enhance patent strategy and analytics. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to leverage AI and data science, transforming patent workflows and supporting strategi...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$117K - $201K *

Pioneer innovative AI solutions in data science to enhance therapeutic development workflows. Collaborate across teams to design, deploy, and evaluate AI systems that drive efficiency and compliance i...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$117K - $201K *

Drive innovation in AI and generative systems to enhance scientific workflows across Therapeutics Development & Supply. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable AI solutions that su...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$117K - $201K *

Elevate your career by designing and deploying AI solutions that enhance scientific workflows in Therapeutics Development. Collaborate across teams to drive innovation and improve patient outcomes thr...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $150K *

Champion advanced GEOINT exploitation by leading multi-sensor workflows, developing analytic algorithms, and mentoring teams. Collaborate with government partners to enhance intelligence production fo...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $150K *

Explore vast datasets to reveal healthcare insights, driving product analytics and strategy by collaborating with cross-functional teams. Shape data projects from ingestion to insightful recommendatio...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $150K *

Play a key role in leveraging extensive datasets to uncover insights that enhance healthcare solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive data strategy, analysis, and impactful recommen...

San Francisco, CARemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$170K - $190K *

Engineer data strategies and methodologies for emerging sectors, transforming complex datasets into actionable insights. Lead a team while collaborating cross-functionally to enhance data accuracy and...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$157K - $192K *

Lead impactful data-driven solutions by collaborating across teams, optimizing advanced analytics in a healthcare context, and driving strategic initiatives with AI insights to enhance decision-making...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$197K - $328K *

Lead the charge in transforming complex data into actionable insights through advanced analytics, machine learning, and AI capabilities, while overseeing data architectures and collaborating with engi...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Unlock your potential by joining a dynamic Data Science team, leveraging advanced analytics and AI to tackle real-world challenges in financial services, enhancing risk management, fraud detection, ma...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Grow your career with our innovative Data Science team, applying advanced analytics, machine learning, and AI solutions to drive impactful outcomes across financial services, focusing on Risk, Fraud...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Transform business insights into impactful AI solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop, validate, and deploy machine learning models that enhance decision-making in the financial...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$139K - $200K *

Help us drive subscriber growth by utilizing advanced data analytics, causal inference, and experimentation techniques. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance subscriber retention strategies and op...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$172K - $223K *

Transform advertising measurement by leveraging ML, AI, and causal inference to develop innovative models that enhance customer insights and drive strategic business decisions within a collaborative...

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

$138K - $197K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of data-driven decision-making. Leverage your analytical expertise to influence strategic initiatives and drive growth within a dynamic business environment, coll...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$202K - $224K *

Innovate the future of delivery optimization by designing and deploying scalable ML systems that enhance merchant performance and marketplace efficiency, driving impactful decisions in a dynamic globa...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic data science team to develop predictive analytics models that enhance Navy safety. Leverage your military experience in data analytics and operational analysis to drive innovative solut...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$202K - $224K *

Join a team that's redefining delivery optimization through advanced machine learning. Drive technical vision and design scalable ML systems to enhance marketplace efficiency and decision-making in a...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$179K - $277K *

Drive impactful data initiatives by managing infrastructure and analyzing metrics to enhance user experience, optimize content delivery, and support strategic business decisions in a dynamic, fast-pac...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$164K - $229K *

Contribute to the success of data initiatives by developing robust data pipelines and tools. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data quality and reliability, empowering colleagues to en...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$160K - $238K *

Drive innovative credit risk strategies for BNPL products, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance performance and ensure compliance while mentoring junior data scientists and delivering...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 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.

  • 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.