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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$172K - $260K *

Lead the development of scalable ML pipelines, driving technical strategy and MLOps practices. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance security and compliance, while mentoring junior engine...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$232K - $258K *

Transform the future of real-time pricing by leading advanced ML model development and optimization strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to tackle complex marketplace challenges, drivin...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$145K - $175K *

Elevate customer experiences by leading innovative recommendation systems. Drive the intersection of machine learning, optimization, and AI to create personalized, data-driven solutions that empower i...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$120K - $145K *

Create data infrastructure from scratch to empower strategic decision-making across the organization. Collaborate with engineering to ensure reliable data flow and drive growth through optimized analy...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Innovate with a dynamic team to develop Python solutions for NLP and machine learning, focusing on text analytics and network analysis. Collaborate on building APIs and adapting to new technologies wi...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$162K - $316K *

Innovate with a team focused on revolutionizing advertising delivery through cutting-edge machine learning techniques, improving efficiency, and contributing to impactful global solutions. Embrace opp...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$180K - $205K *

Pioneer data-driven strategies that enhance payment and subscription experiences. Lead complex initiatives requiring advanced statistical analysis and machine learning to optimize business outcomes an...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive the transformation of data to enhance agency reporting, ensuring clean, reliable datasets for customer needs. Collaborate across teams to design and implement robust reporting architectures that...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of child welfare by owning the data layer that powers agency reporting. Drive impactful data transformations and ensure high-quality analytics to improve outcomes...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Transform data into actionable insights by leading machine learning initiatives, conducting statistical analyses, and collaborating across teams to enhance product recommendations and search functiona...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$138K - $197K *

Lead the charge in data-driven security solutions, leveraging advanced analytics and machine learning to protect assessment integrity. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver actionable ins...

2 weeks ago

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

$138K - $197K *

Lead the charge in data-driven security initiatives, leveraging advanced analytics and machine learning to protect assessment integrity. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver actionable i...

Leawood, KSRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$128K - $256K *

Innovate within a dynamic Applied Machine Learning team, driving cutting-edge solutions in recommendations and search systems through research and deep learning models, contributing to impactful proje...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$232K - $258K *

Drive the design and implementation of advanced ML models and pricing algorithms for large-scale systems, optimizing real-time marketplaces and enhancing earnings opportunities for millions of drivers...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$232K - $258K *

Transform the future of real-time pricing by leading advanced ML model development and optimization strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to tackle complex marketplace challenges and dri...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by transforming complex data into actionable insights. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop advanced analytical methods, leveraging AI/ML and statistical techniques to a...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in designing and delivering advanced data and AI solutions, focusing on scalable architectures and integration of cutting-edge technologies to enhance enterprise client operations and...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $190K *

Lead the data science and analytics team to drive impactful decisions, optimize processes, and enhance business outcomes through advanced machine learning and predictive modeling in a collaborative en...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Drive impactful insights as a Data Analyst, collaborating across teams to transform complex data into strategic actions that enhance customer value and business performance. This hybrid role fosters a...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$77K - $176K *

Engineer robust data pipelines and optimize ETL processes using Databricks and AWS. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data security, compliance, and performance, transforming raw data...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$77K - $176K *

Join us to design and maintain robust data pipelines, leveraging your expertise in Databricks, AWS, and data modeling to transform raw data into actionable insights while collaborating with cross-func...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Transform data into actionable insights to enhance pricing strategies and profitability. Leverage analytics and machine learning to innovate processes, support decision-making across teams, and drive...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$131K - $149K *

Shape data-driven strategies by leveraging analytics and technical expertise to innovate solutions, enhance business intelligence, and ensure data quality management across diverse platforms and tools...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$119K - $136K *

Transform data into actionable insights by leveraging analytics and technical skills. Collaborate across teams to innovate data solutions, enhance business intelligence, and ensure data quality manage...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's innovating enterprise-scale NLP and ML systems. We are seeking talented ML engineers to develop scalable solutions, enhance product performance, and lead cross-functional collaborat...

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4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

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.