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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$90K - $157K *

Oversee the design and deployment of AI-driven solutions in finance, integrating advanced analytics and automation to enhance decision-making and operational efficiency while collaborating across busi...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $152K *

Engineer advanced AI and machine learning solutions for fintech, optimizing payment systems and fraud detection. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transform research into production-ready app...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $152K *

Transform complex fintech challenges into innovative AI solutions. Lead the design and deployment of advanced machine learning models, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance payment syst...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $100K *

Transform data into actionable insights, empowering operational leaders to enhance client performance and uncover strategic opportunities across diverse datasets and analytical challenges...

Irving, TXRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $145K *

Drive impactful data analysis by architecting advanced solutions that enhance federal IT initiatives. Collaborate with Agile teams to deliver actionable insights through data visualizations and ensure...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Engineer innovative optimization methods that transform decision-making in critical industries by integrating advanced machine learning techniques with real-world applications, driving impactful chang...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$120K - $145K *

Contribute to advancing AI-driven decision-making by developing innovative optimization methods and collaborating with engineers. Engage in high-impact projects across critical industries, transformin...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$232K - $258K *

Join a team that's redefining rider pricing through advanced machine learning. Lead the development of innovative algorithms that optimize pricing strategies, driving revenue growth and enhancing ride...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$232K - $258K *

Advance Uber's rider pricing strategies by leading a team to develop innovative machine learning and optimization techniques, impacting billions of rides globally and driving revenue growth through sc...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$232K - $258K *

Champion advanced machine learning to optimize rider pricing, driving revenue growth and enhancing mobility solutions. Lead a dynamic team to innovate algorithms impacting billions of rides globally...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$79K - $158K *

Analyze clinical data to develop AI solutions that drive evidence-based insights, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance healthcare outcomes and ensure ethical standards in model develop...

New York, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$86K - $172K *

Transform the landscape of anti-money laundering analytics by leveraging advanced statistical techniques and machine learning to detect risks and optimize strategies within a collaborative environment...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$86K - $172K *

Grow your career by leveraging advanced data analytics and machine learning techniques to detect and prevent financial crime. Collaborate with stakeholders to innovate and optimize strategies, while l...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$86K - $172K *

Transform data into actionable insights by leading AML analytics projects, utilizing advanced statistical and machine learning techniques to detect risk patterns and improve strategies across diverse...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$86K - $172K *

Pioneer innovative solutions in AML Analytics & Modeling, leading data-driven projects to detect financial risks. Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize strategies, utilizing advanced statistical...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$86K - $172K *

Engineer data-driven solutions as a Data Scientist, utilizing advanced analytics and machine learning to detect account activity patterns, collaborating with stakeholders to enhance Anti-Money Launder...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Advance AI evaluation methodologies as a senior data scientist, driving quality and performance metrics for generative AI systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed robust evaluation fr...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $190K *

Lead and innovate as you build a data science team that transforms manufacturing and supply chain data into actionable insights, driving efficiency and strategic decision-making across the organizatio...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$189K - $283K *

Shape the future of autonomous vehicles by enhancing sensor realism through advanced ML models. Collaborate across teams to integrate cutting-edge 3D reconstruction techniques, driving innovation in A...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$162K - $195K *

Tackle complex data architecture challenges and drive analytics strategies to enhance cross-platform components, collaborating closely with engineering and product teams to optimize data utilization a...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$162K - $195K *

Drive the vision for a robust data foundation and analytics, influencing product development across diverse platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and optimize large-scale data architectur...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$162K - $195K *

Lead the architectural vision for data infrastructure, collaborating cross-functionally to construct robust data models and optimize analytics, while ensuring data quality, privacy, and adherence to i...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Elevate the development of cutting-edge large-scale language models. Collaborate to optimize training pipelines and model architectures, driving AI application in critical industries and translating r...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$120K - $145K *

Shape the future of AI by advancing large-scale language models and innovative research strategies. Collaborate with engineers to design impactful solutions for critical industries, enhancing decision...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$140K - $231K *

Optimize our data science team and innovate financial applications by leading projects, designing machine learning models, and addressing complex challenges within the financial industry to deliver im...

Reposted 2 weeks 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.

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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.