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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$128K - $256K *

Partner with us to optimize the advertising funnel through advanced ML technologies. Engage in impactful system development and research while collaborating with global teams to enhance delivery effic...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$160K - $190K *

Empower your career by partnering with the Science Leadership Team to drive strategic initiatives, enhance operational effectiveness, and translate scientific vision into impactful outcomes across div...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $96K *

Elevate oral care research by leveraging advanced bioinformatics and statistical analysis to transform complex omics data into actionable insights that enhance product development and improve health o...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$202K - $238K *

Transform the finance landscape by leading a skilled data science team. Drive analytics and AI initiatives, enhancing decision-making to optimize business performance and uncover actionable insights f...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Develop and maintain robust data pipelines and infrastructure, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive data-driven decision-making and enhance business outcomes through innovative technical...

4 days ago

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

$215K - $245K *

Join a dynamic team to innovate AI/ML solutions, enhancing customer experiences through cutting-edge technologies and cross-functional collaboration, while driving impactful data-driven decisions for...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$197K - $225K *

Accelerate your career by leading a dynamic team to innovate AI/ML solutions that enhance customer experiences. Collaborate across functions to develop scalable models and drive impactful insights fro...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$215K - $245K *

Engage with a cross-functional team to innovate AI-driven solutions, leveraging advanced technologies to enhance customer interactions and deliver scalable machine learning models that serve millions...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$97K - $140K *

Join a team that's building a robust data foundation for Finance, enhancing analytics and AI applications. You'll engineer scalable data pipelines and integrations, ensuring quality and efficiency whi...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$133K - $190K *

Innovate in machine learning and AI by conducting research on large-scale models, developing methodologies, and collaborating with teams to enhance personalization systems and user experiences...

New York, NYRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$160K - $190K *

Drive high-impact research on language models, shaping AI's future through innovative methodologies and collaboration with top-tier experts. Lead projects from conception to production, enhancing mode...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Drive innovation by developing core machine learning capabilities for a groundbreaking platform. Your expertise will enhance workflows across multiple industries, ensuring every project benefits from...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$142K - $284K *

Transform complex business challenges into actionable analytics frameworks. Collaborate cross-functionally to prioritize impactful product initiatives and deliver data-driven solutions that enhance cu...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$140K - $190K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of machine learning, leading high-impact projects that enhance fraud detection capabilities and ensure robust systems. Collaborate cross-functionally to translate...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$150K - $230K *

Drive innovation by building AI agents that tackle complex enterprise data challenges. Combine research and engineering to create impactful solutions, from experimentation to production, ensuring high...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Champion innovation by taking ownership of high-impact ML projects, enhancing fraud detection systems. Collaborate across teams to translate requirements into cutting-edge ML solutions while fostering...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$160K - $190K *

Elevate ML capabilities by owning the lifecycle of impactful ML projects, from experimentation to production. Collaborate across teams to drive innovations in fraud detection and enhance the robustnes...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$185K - $312K *

Engineer the future of home shopping by developing a foundational AI model that integrates market dynamics, consumer behavior, and economic factors to enhance user experience and decision-making in re...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's redefining agent architecture to tackle complex operational challenges. You'll design and implement production agents, enhance multi-agent coordination, and ensure reliable outcomes...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $170K *

Unlock potential by leading analytical projects that drive sustainable growth throughout the customer lifecycle. Collaborate across product, marketing, and engineering to influence strategies and crea...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$158K - $178K *

Lead the charge in designing and deploying scalable ML services for multimodal AI, enhancing document, image, and video understanding. Collaborate across teams to ensure quality and reliability in pro...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $115K *

Innovate customer campaign strategies by analyzing performance data, identifying optimization opportunities, and collaborating cross-functionally to drive value for stakeholders and enhance marketplac...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$124K - $171K *

Unlock innovative machine learning solutions for aerospace challenges, driving spacecraft autonomy and mission planning. Collaborate across disciplines to develop and deploy advanced engineering capab...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$83K - $203K *

Optimize healthcare data insights by analyzing EHR and clinical data to drive performance measures and actionable analyses. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance quality, access, and outc...

North Carolina, USRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$142K - $230K *

Lead the charge in machine learning projects, guiding teams to develop innovative data-driven solutions that enhance In-Flight Entertainment & Connectivity systems, while collaborating across function...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer 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.

  • How can I find the right Data Scientist job?question toggle

    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.