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.
$77K - $113K *
Join a dynamic team to develop and maintain data engineering solutions, enhancing analytics for academic and administrative operations. Collaborate on ETL processes, data models, and reporting tools t...
1 week ago
$77K - $113K *
Engineer data solutions by developing, implementing, and maintaining ETL/ELT pipelines, APIs, and analytics tools to enhance academic and administrative operations, ensuring data accuracy and reliabil...
1 week ago
$120K - $140K *
Pioneer AI governance and architecture standards in a dynamic environment. Lead the development of tools and frameworks that ensure responsible AI practices while collaborating across teams to drive i...
3 days ago
Senior Data Science Manager, Predictive Analytics & AI - US Commercial
$135K - $160K *
Advance your career by leading the development of machine learning and AI solutions, collaborating across teams to drive data-driven insights and strategic growth within the biotech commercial sector...
3 weeks ago
$128K - $173K *
Empower decision-making by leading data analytics initiatives, guiding teams in research methodologies, and ensuring data integrity. Collaborate with stakeholders to translate priorities into actionab...
1 week ago
$128K - $173K *
Optimize data-driven decision-making by leading analytics initiatives, guiding teams, and ensuring robust methodologies. Collaborate with stakeholders to translate priorities into actionable insights...
1 week ago
$128K - $173K *
Lead the Enterprise Data and Analytics function, guiding a team of data professionals to deliver actionable insights and support strategic decision-making for government initiatives. Drive research me...
1 week ago
Machine Learning Engineer, Applied
$120K - $145K *
Transform complex data into actionable insights by leveraging your ML engineering expertise and research mindset. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and deploy high-quality models acro...
2 weeks ago
Machine Learning Engineer, Applied
$120K - $150K *
Shape the future of AI by bridging ML engineering and research. Tackle diverse data challenges, build robust models, and drive impactful solutions into production while collaborating with a dynamic te...
2 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Lead the charge in leveraging data science to solve complex mission problems for the USAF. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop, validate, and deploy machine learning models while ensur...
2 weeks ago
Principal Data Scientist, Agentic AI Technical Lead
$150K - $180K *
Champion the technical vision for a comprehensive AI program, guiding multiple teams through complex challenges. Ensure high-quality delivery, set architectural standards, and collaborate with executi...
2 weeks ago
Senior Data Scientist - Generative AI & LLM Engineering
$133K - $156K *
Champion enterprise-scale AI/ML solutions by leveraging expertise in data science, machine learning, and generative AI. Collaborate across teams to design, optimize, and deploy innovative models that...
1 week ago
$226K - $254K *
Shape the future of data-driven decisions by leading product analysis, experimentation, and AI evaluation across a core product area. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish best practice...
3 weeks ago
Data Scientist - Technology and Enterprise Operations First Line Risk
$136K - $226K *
Unlock potential by leading data-driven insights through advanced analytics and visualization. Drive continuous improvement in reporting and dashboard design, ensuring data quality and effective decis...
3 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Champion advanced analytics and machine learning to extract insights from diverse healthcare data. Collaborate with teams to develop predictive models, ensuring compliance with regulations while impro...
3 weeks ago
Data Scientist II, Amazon Private Brands, PBI Selection Guidance
$136K - $184K *
Explore cutting-edge data science challenges, partner with stakeholders, and create transformative solutions that drive business impact through innovative research and prototypes...
3 weeks ago
$120K - $160K *
Elevate your career by owning and scaling the AI training and data infrastructure for cutting-edge autonomy systems. Collaborate across disciplines to drive real-time model deployment and enhance mult...
2 weeks ago
$120K - $160K *
Unlock the potential of AI in contested environments by owning and scaling the training and data infrastructure for multi-sensor models, enabling rapid iteration and real-time deployment on embedded h...
2 weeks ago
Principal Decision Scientist, Strategic Partner Analytics
$159K - $190K *
Join a team that's redefining analytics solutions, driving revenue growth through strategic insights and trusted partnerships. Leverage your expertise to elevate performance and mentor others in a dyn...
2 weeks ago
Staff Business Data Scientist - Slack
$172K - $260K *
Unlock insights to drive growth by leveraging data analytics. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to empower decision-making, develop frameworks, and present findings to leadership, ensuring impac...
3 weeks ago
Staff Business Data Scientist - Slack
$172K - $260K *
Shape the future of data-driven decision-making by leveraging insights to drive growth and success. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to empower stakeholders and enhance business strategies thro...
3 weeks ago
Staff Business Data Scientist - Slack
$172K - $260K *
Join a dynamic team to leverage data insights, drive growth, and empower decision-making across the organization. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop impactful analyses and self-service...
3 weeks ago
$130K - $155K *
Lead the charge in developing cutting-edge generative AI solutions that drive impactful business transformations. Collaborate with leaders across functions to enhance AI capabilities while ensuring sc...
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Machine Learning Scientist I / II, Protein Design
$176K - $304K *
Transform drug discovery as a machine learning scientist, designing advanced molecular solutions in collaboration with domain experts and AI teams to enhance biologics programs and establish robust ev...
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$120K - $140K *
Drive data-driven insights by building robust data models and pipelines. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure data integrity and deliver actionable reports across various business functions, enhanc...
2 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.