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 - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing data management and analysis for critical defense operations. You'll support the Command, Control, Communications, and Battle Management Division by implement...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$175K - $210K *

Partner with us to define and own the architecture of large-scale machine learning systems, driving innovation and reliability across diverse product areas while mentoring engineers and influencing th...

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive impactful data modernization efforts to enhance public health outcomes. Collaborate with stakeholders to develop integrated data pipelines, ensuring compliance and promoting data governance for...

3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Innovate data integration strategies to enhance public health outcomes. Collaborate with stakeholders to develop secure data pipelines and promote best practices in data governance, ensuring timely ac...

3 weeks ago

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

$230K - $284K *

Grow your career with a data-driven role focusing on infrastructure optimization. Drive strategic decisions by developing robust data science models and collaborate across teams to enhance operational...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$230K - $284K *

Elevate your career by developing data-driven frameworks to optimize infrastructure decisions, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and enhance operational efficiency in a hybrid work environment...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career as you design specialized data collection infrastructures, troubleshoot technical issues, and implement strategies to support advanced data architecture and analytics, ensuring sea...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$128K - $256K *

Explore innovative AI-driven growth solutions, leveraging deep learning and intelligent agent technologies to enhance customer engagement, optimize business strategies, and unlock long-term revenue st...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$172K - $203K *

Elevate women's health outcomes by developing advanced machine learning models. Lead projects, mentor junior team members, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and commercia...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$135K - $160K *

Elevate the future of AI/ML engineering by developing cutting-edge knowledge retrieval and NLP technologies. Collaborate with leaders to enhance user experience and drive innovation while owning proje...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$109K - $174K *

Optimize AI/ML solutions for predictive safety modeling in drug discovery. Collaborate across disciplines to transform data into actionable insights, accelerating drug development and empowering infor...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$109K - $174K *

Unlock potential by driving innovative AI solutions for predictive modeling to enhance drug safety across the R&D lifecycle. Collaborate with scientists to transform multimodal data into actionable in...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$109K - $174K *

Pioneer predictive models and AI frameworks for translational safety, collaborating across domains to enhance drug development safety and efficacy. Drive AI solutions to support evidence-based decisio...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$109K - $174K *

Optimize translational safety predictions by designing AI/ML models that leverage multi-domain data. Collaborate with cross-functional experts to innovate drug safety assessments and streamline decisi...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$109K - $174K *

Unlock the potential of AI in drug safety by developing predictive models that enhance translational safety assessments, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and improve patie...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$109K - $174K *

Drive significant advancements in drug safety by developing AI/ML models that enhance translational safety predictions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate complex data and improve de...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Champion the alignment of clinical data strategies, leading cross-functional teams to ensure successful execution of clinical trials while optimizing processes and adhering to regulatory standards...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Join our team to lead clinical data strategies, ensuring successful execution of studies through collaboration, analytics, and adherence to regulations. Drive innovation and optimize processes while m...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Innovate by leveraging cutting-edge machine learning to deploy, monitor, and optimize AI models for impactful flight systems, enhancing both orbital operations and ground effectiveness...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$180K *

Lead the charge in enhancing and monitoring statistical/ML models to detect Fraud, Waste & Abuse in high-volume prescription transactions. Collaborate with teams to drive innovation and improve busine...

Chicago, ILRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$180K *

Drive innovation as an AI Scientist/Actuarial Lead, enhancing statistical and ML models to combat Fraud, Waste & Abuse in high-volume prescription transactions. Collaborate with teams to elevate busin...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$90K - $115K *

Transform your career by leveraging NLP and machine learning to enhance VA disability claims adjudication. Collaborate with stakeholders, build NLP pipelines, and ensure model accuracy while working i...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $298K *

Innovate by bridging research and production as you develop scalable AI/ML systems. Collaborate with scientists and engineers to transform models into reliable services, ensuring efficiency and perfor...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$262K - $364K *

Lead the charge in advancing AI through innovative data science solutions. Utilize your expertise to tackle complex problems, collaborate cross-functionally, and influence product strategies that shap...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $200K *

Accelerate your career as a senior engineer, driving AI and data solutions for biotech and pharmaceutical labs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative integrations and mentor ju...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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.