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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$164K - $339K *

Elevate our Trust and Safety initiatives by leveraging data science to proactively manage risks and enhance product quality. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive insights that shape user experience...

San Francisco, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$164K - $339K *

Join us to leverage your data science expertise in Trust and Safety, driving innovative solutions that enhance product quality and user experience. Collaborate cross-functionally to tackle complex cha...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$80K - $95K *

Champion data analysis and visualization to support decision-making for foreign assistance initiatives. Collaborate with teams to deliver insights, enhance efficiency through automation, and communica...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Pioneer data-driven insights in a dynamic marketing analytics environment. Own end-to-end analytics processes, from SQL and Python analysis to dbt model integration, ensuring impactful recommendations...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$99K - $100K *

Analyze and interpret complex datasets to support interdisciplinary research in environmental health. Collaborate with teams to develop data-driven solutions, optimize models, and enhance decision-mak...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$136K - $277K *

Deliver critical data-driven insights to enhance platform safety. Use statistical methods and data mining techniques to optimize risk management and safeguards, ensuring a secure experience for millio...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$183K - $216K *

Take ownership of the scientific and product roadmap for monetization, leading audience creation and measurement methodologies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive product strategy and in...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$127K - $203K *

Transform cybersecurity with your expertise in advanced analytics and machine learning. Lead a dynamic team to develop innovative solutions that combat fraud and enhance digital payments, while mentor...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$148K - $168K *

Innovate data-driven strategies by leveraging alternative datasets to enhance credit decisioning. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build scalable models and systems, ensuring effective appli...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$176K - $220K *

Drive product strategy and enhance customer experiences by leveraging data insights. Collaborate across teams to design experiments, analyze performance, and influence product roadmaps, fostering a st...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$243K - $364K *

Lead and innovate as a Data Science Manager, driving AI and data science initiatives that empower marketing and financial decisions, while mentoring a skilled team to enhance organizational impact and...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$132K - $264K *

Drive the future of machine learning by designing scalable solutions for personalization and ad targeting. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to tackle complex challenges and set technical standa...

2 weeks ago

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

$143K - $286K *

Pioneer innovative machine learning solutions that enhance personalization and ad targeting. Lead complex projects, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and set technical standards while mentoring...

2 weeks ago

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

$143K - $286K *

Lead the charge in developing scalable machine learning solutions for personalization and ad targeting. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to tackle complex problems, set technical standards, and...

San Francisco, CARemote

2 weeks ago

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

$144K - $288K *

Shape the future of underwriting analytics by leading a team of data scientists to enhance forecasting accuracy and drive strategic insights, ensuring financial integrity and operational excellence ac...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Transform healthcare by engineering seamless data integrations between complex EHR systems and our innovative platform. Empower clinicians with actionable insights to enhance patient care and outcomes...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$176K - $201K *

Join a team that's redefining credit decisioning by integrating alternative data. As a Data Scientist, you'll collaborate cross-functionally to build impactful models and systems, driving innovation a...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$161K - $184K *

Partner with cross-functional teams to drive innovative data solutions, leveraging advanced analytics and machine learning to enhance credit decisioning through alternative datasets and scalable syste...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$105K - $140K *

Innovate with advanced analytics and AI to transform enterprise data into actionable insights, driving impactful decisions in Clinical Development and Operations. Collaborate with cross-functional tea...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$162K - $316K *

The Applied Scientist will develop and implement innovative machine learning solutions for recommendation systems in TikTok's E-Commerce business. This role involves collaborating with cross-functiona...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$203K - $299K *

Join a skilled team to design and implement causal ML systems that optimize marketplace decisions. Utilize advanced methods to influence consumer lifecycle strategies while collaborating across functi...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$203K - $299K *

Unlock potential by designing and building causal ML systems that drive impactful decisions in a high-scale consumer marketplace, collaborating with a senior team of experts across multiple functions...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$203K - $299K *

Build impactful causal ML systems to enhance marketplace decisions. Collaborate with experts to design frameworks and translate models into production, optimizing growth and addressing complex challen...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$203K - $299K *

Engage with a team of experts to design and deploy causal machine learning systems that drive strategic decisions in a large-scale consumer marketplace, enhancing metrics like promotions, retention, a...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$203K - $299K *

Accelerate your career by building causal ML systems that drive impactful marketplace decisions. Join a dynamic team of experts at the forefront of causal inference, influencing strategies across New...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

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.