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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$110K - $185K *

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...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$170K - $240K *

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...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

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...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

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...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$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...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$149K - $240K *

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...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$149K - $240K *

Empower data-driven decisions by leading Analytics Engineering initiatives. Shape technical foundations and modeling standards to enhance data reliability and scalability, driving impactful insights a...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$178K - $227K *

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...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$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...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$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...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$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...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$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...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$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...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$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...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$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...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$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...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$257K - $330K *

Lead the charge in developing cutting-edge generative AI models that integrate biological data, enhancing research insights and advancing our mission to restore cell health and resilience. Collaborate...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $150K *

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...

Atlanta, GARemote

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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...

Indianapolis, INRemote

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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...

Richmond, VARemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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...

Charleston, WVRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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...

Juneau, AKRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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...

Bismarck, NDRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of machine learning by leveraging traditional algorithms and financial data. Collaborate with clients to design, build, and optimize innovative solutions while ad...

Des Moines, IARemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information 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.