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.
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Lead the development of shopper analytics to drive growth and improve retail execution. Collaborate across teams to transform complex data into actionable insights, enhancing assortment, space plannin...
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Machine Learning Engineer, Model Integrations
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Join us to drive the rapid integration of new image and video models into our platform. You'll oversee initial launches, streamline processes, and maintain our integration code, ensuring a seamless ex...
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Transform the interaction of mobile robots with their environments by developing cutting-edge learning-based manipulation systems that enhance reliability and safety in dynamic settings, impacting rea...
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Unlock potential by designing and maintaining data pipelines for AI solutions. Collaborate in a dynamic environment to ensure robust data accessibility and integration, enhancing mission applications...
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Machine Learning Engineer, Answers Relevance
$216K - $322K *
Shape the future of AI by leading ML projects from concept to production, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance recommendations, search, and messaging systems while driving measurable u...
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Machine Learning Engineer - Measurement Signal and Privacy Technology
$162K - $316K *
Deliver innovative ML algorithms and cross-functional solutions to enhance our ads system while ensuring compliance and user privacy, impacting millions globally and driving data-driven decision-makin...
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Join a team that's shaping the future of data at scale. As a Principal/Lead Analytics Engineer, you'll drive technical foundations and standards, ensuring reliable data systems that empower decision-m...
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Lead Analytics Engineer, AI Native Self Service Analytics
$149K - $240K *
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Lead Analytics Engineer, AI Native Self Service Analytics
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Unlock potential by leading Analytics Engineering to enhance data systems, ensuring reliable, scalable, and trustworthy data foundations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive impactful dat...
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Lead Analytics Engineer, AI Native Self Service Analytics
$149K - $240K *
Champion data transformation by leading Analytics Engineering efforts to create reliable, scalable data foundations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance decision-making and drive measur...
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Lead Analytics Engineer, AI Native Self Service Analytics
$149K - $240K *
Drive impactful data solutions as a Principal Analytics Engineer, shaping technical foundations and modeling standards. Collaborate across teams to enhance data quality and governance, enabling scalab...
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Lead Analytics Engineer, AI Native Self Service Analytics
$178K - $227K *
Unlock the potential of data as a Principal/Lead Analytics Engineer, shaping technical foundations and driving impactful analytics initiatives. Collaborate across teams to enhance data quality and gov...
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Lead Analytics Engineer, AI Native Self Service Analytics
$179K - $253K *
Drive the evolution of Analytics Engineering by shaping data foundations and modeling standards. As a senior contributor, you'll enhance systems and decision-making across teams, ensuring reliable, sc...
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Lead Analytics Engineer, AI Native Self Service Analytics
$149K - $240K *
Join a dynamic team to shape data foundations and drive analytics excellence. As a senior contributor, you'll enhance data quality and governance, enabling impactful AI-driven decisions across the org...
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Lead Analytics Engineer, AI Native Self Service Analytics
$149K - $240K *
Champion the evolution of data systems by leading Analytics Engineering efforts. Shape technical foundations and modeling standards to enhance data reliability and scalability, driving impactful decis...
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Lead Analytics Engineer, AI Native Self Service Analytics
$179K - $253K *
Shape the future of data at an AI-driven company by leading Analytics Engineering initiatives. Drive technical standards, enhance data governance, and empower teams with reliable insights to foster gr...
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Lead Analytics Engineer, AI Native Self Service Analytics
$149K - $240K *
Unlock potential by leading Analytics Engineering to enhance data systems, ensuring reliable, scalable, and trustworthy data foundations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive strategic ini...
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Senior Machine Learning Engineer (Traditional ML & Financial Data) - Remote - USA
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Optimize machine learning solutions by integrating with client teams or building products. Leverage expertise in traditional algorithms and data analysis to deliver impactful results in financial cont...
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Senior Machine Learning Engineer (Traditional ML & Financial Data) - Remote - USA
$125K - $150K *
Join a dynamic team as a Senior Machine Learning Engineer, leveraging your expertise in traditional ML and financial data to design, build, and optimize solutions for diverse clients, while collaborat...
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Senior Machine Learning Engineer (Traditional ML & Financial Data) - Remote - USA
$125K - $150K *
Lead the charge in developing innovative machine learning solutions, collaborating with clients to enhance their teams or build products. Utilize your expertise in traditional ML to drive impactful re...
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Senior Machine Learning Engineer (Traditional ML & Financial Data) - Remote - USA
$125K - $150K *
Transform your career with a Senior Machine Learning Engineer role, focusing on traditional ML and financial data. Collaborate with clients to enhance their teams or build innovative products, leverag...
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Senior Machine Learning Engineer (Traditional ML & Financial Data) - Remote - USA
$125K - $150K *
Grow your career with a dynamic team as you design and optimize machine learning models, leveraging your expertise in traditional algorithms to deliver impactful solutions for clients in the financial...
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Senior Machine Learning Engineer (Traditional ML & Financial Data) - Remote - USA
$125K - $150K *
Shape the future of machine learning by collaborating with clients to develop and optimize innovative solutions. Leverage your expertise in traditional algorithms and data science to drive impactful r...
Reposted yesterday
Senior Machine Learning Engineer (Traditional ML & Financial Data) - Remote - USA
$125K - $150K *
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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.