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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$102K - $210K *

Unlock your potential as a pivotal engineer, driving AI innovation through hands-on product development, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and delivery of impactful solutions in a fast-paced...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$102K - $210K *

Drive innovation in AI engineering as you collaborate with cross-functional teams to build and enhance full-stack products that deliver exceptional user experiences while achieving impactful business...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$175K - $210K *

Join us to drive operational excellence in BI & Data Warehousing, delivering impactful dashboards and analytics solutions while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance our data infrastruc...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$175K - $210K *

Drive the evolution of BI and Data Warehousing with a focus on reliability and scalability. Manage cross-functional collaboration to deliver impactful data visualizations, ensuring operational excelle...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$175K - $210K *

Join a team that's transforming data into actionable insights, focusing on operational excellence, data quality, and BI innovation to support monetization and AI efforts, driving Meta's growth and enh...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$190K - $240K *

Unlock potential by leading AI initiatives within an influential Center of Excellence. Drive strategy, collaborate across teams, and steer transformative projects that elevate business outcomes and in...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$190K - $240K *

Unlock AI potential as you lead our AI Center of Excellence, driving innovation and impactful solutions across various business sectors while collaborating with leadership and technical teams to facil...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's revolutionizing financial market prediction through cutting-edge causal inference research. As a key contributor, you'll develop innovative models and apply machine learning techniq...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Explore your potential as you leverage cutting-edge methodologies in causal inference research within a dynamic finance-focused ML team, driving innovation and collaboration for impactful market predi...

New York, NYRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$121K - $243K *

Join us to build cutting-edge recommendation systems that enhance e-commerce experiences globally. Leverage AI and LLMs to solve complex challenges, optimize user interactions, and drive impactful bus...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$95K - $115K *

Optimize data pipelines and storage systems to ensure seamless, secure data flow across SaaS products. Collaborate with teams to design and maintain high-performance databases, enhancing reporting cap...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $140K *

Drive innovative solutions by leveraging machine learning to analyze data, solve business challenges, and communicate insights effectively across teams, enhancing decision-making and operational effic...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Champion the future of healthcare by leading cutting-edge ML research in NLP and clinical AI. Collaborate with experts to translate innovative ideas into impactful solutions that enhance patient outco...

San Francisco, CARemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $190K *

Shape the future of healthcare by leading applied research in NLP and clinical AI. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate innovative research into impactful production systems that enhan...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $200K *

Lead the charge in driving technical execution and operational excellence by managing a high-performing team of Sales Engineers, collaborating with senior leadership, and shaping regional strategy to...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $154K *

Unlock the potential of data as you lead innovative modeling initiatives to identify and mitigate risks, ensuring robust decision-making within a high-impact team leveraging cutting-edge technologies...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$123K - $140K *

Innovate data-driven model risk management, collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify, assess, and mitigate risks while employing cutting-edge technologies in machine learning and big data...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$81K - $95K *

Contribute to mission-critical operations by leveraging advanced data analysis and automation. Utilize your SQL expertise to transform complex datasets into actionable insights, supporting leadership...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team to develop AI-driven solutions for HR and Finance, leveraging cutting-edge technologies. Collaborate across functions to design scalable, reliable AI agents that enhance decision-m...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$132K - $189K *

Transform business insights by leading advanced analytics projects, utilizing SQL and Python to manipulate large datasets and develop models. Collaborate across functions to drive decision-making and...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$117K - $145K *

Transform digital marketing strategies by leveraging data analytics to optimize campaign performance. Collaborate with teams to deliver actionable insights and drive client success through innovative...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Optimize personalized experiences by engineering scalable systems for music services. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and enhance features that drive user engagement and...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a dynamic team as you shape data architecture and drive insights. You'll design and optimize dbt models, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and innovate workflows to enhance our AI-powered...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Drive the design and optimization of semantic retrieval systems, enhancing AI-powered search experiences. Build efficient models that deliver personalized results while improving software infrastructu...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$115K - $140K *

Transform client relationships by leveraging analytics to drive performance insights, optimize campaigns, and deliver actionable recommendations for Criteo's largest US clients, ensuring impactful out...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 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.

  • 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.