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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$125K - $150K *

Elevate your career by tackling complex machine learning challenges. Collaborate with clients to design and build innovative solutions or integrate directly into teams, leveraging your expertise in tr...

Detroit, MIRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Transform the future of finance by leveraging your expertise in traditional machine learning. Collaborate with clients to enhance their teams or build innovative products, driving impactful solutions...

Charleston, SCRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Engage with clients to design and implement advanced machine learning solutions, leveraging your expertise in traditional algorithms and statistical modeling to drive impactful results in financial da...

Fort Worth, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Unlock potential by leveraging your expertise in traditional machine learning to design, develop, and optimize models for financial data. Collaborate with clients or build innovative solutions within...

Madison, WIRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Unlock potential by leveraging your expertise in traditional machine learning to design, develop, and optimize solutions for diverse clients, collaborating closely with teams to deliver impactful resu...

Pierre, SDRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Optimize machine learning solutions by leveraging traditional algorithms and financial data. Collaborate with clients to enhance product delivery and integrate seamlessly into teams, driving impactful...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Champion innovative solutions by leveraging your expertise in traditional machine learning and financial data. Collaborate with clients to enhance their teams or build impactful products, driving succ...

Little Rock, ARRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Transform complex data into actionable insights as a Senior Machine Learning Engineer. Collaborate with clients to enhance their teams or build innovative products, leveraging your expertise in tradit...

El Paso, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative machine learning solutions, leveraging your expertise to enhance client projects through team integration or product design, while optimizing complex datasets...

Louisville, KYRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Transform complex data into actionable insights by designing and optimizing machine learning models. Collaborate with clients to enhance their teams or build innovative products, ensuring high-quality...

Frankfort, KYRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Drive innovative machine learning solutions by collaborating with clients and teams, leveraging your expertise in traditional algorithms and data analysis to optimize production models and enhance dec...

New Mexico, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Elevate your career by leveraging your machine learning expertise to drive impactful solutions for clients. Collaborate with teams to design, build, and optimize advanced models, ensuring high-quality...

Boise, IDRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Elevate your career by leveraging your expertise in traditional machine learning to design and optimize solutions for diverse clients. Collaborate with teams to deliver impactful products and drive in...

Topeka, KSRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Develop and optimize machine learning models for production use, collaborating with clients to enhance data-driven solutions. Leverage expertise in traditional algorithms and statistical modeling to d...

Austin, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$168K - $312K *

Contribute to the development of advanced AI systems for therapeutic discovery, focusing on building, scaling, and evaluating generative models and agentic systems while ensuring robust MLOps and coll...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$138K - $165K *

Lead the charge in developing AI-driven tools that enhance Engineering workflows, accelerate decision-making, and deliver measurable productivity gains across the product lifecycle, while mentoring an...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's transforming decision-making through machine learning. You'll build and deploy models that enhance quoting, material selection, and factory operations, ensuring accuracy and efficie...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$115K - $125K *

Shape the future of data engineering by leading a team to design and implement innovative data solutions that enhance analytics, governance, and compliance, while fostering a culture of collaboration...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$91K - $137K *

Unlock potential by leveraging advanced analytics to enhance student success and institutional efficiency. Collaborate with diverse teams to design predictive models and transform data into actionable...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$91K - $137K *

Shape the future of education by leveraging data science to enhance student success. Collaborate with a dynamic team to design predictive models and actionable insights, transforming complex datasets...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$105K *

Unlock potential by building and optimizing data pipelines within an Agile team, ensuring high-quality data for analytics and reporting. Collaborate across disciplines to deliver scalable solutions an...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $220K *

Champion innovative AI research in wearable technology, leading a team to define strategies and drive impactful projects that enhance human-computer interaction through advanced biosignal interpretati...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $220K *

Lead innovative AI research initiatives focused on wearable technology, driving the scientific agenda and shaping next-gen capabilities through collaboration and mentorship within a high-performing te...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in optimizing high-performance ML infrastructure, balancing hands-on development with strategic direction to enhance model training and inference systems vital for operational excellen...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 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.