Senior Data Scientist Jobs

Explore senior data scientist opportunities with organizations seeking experienced professionals to turn complex data into meaningful business results. Ladders features vetted jobs paying $100,000 or more, helping you focus your search on roles that match your skills, leadership experience, and compensation goals.

What Senior Data Scientists Do

Senior data scientists design analytical approaches, build and evaluate statistical and machine learning models, and translate findings into practical recommendations. They work with product, engineering, business, and executive teams to identify opportunities, guide decisions, and deliver data-driven solutions.

Skills and Experience Employers Seek

Employers often look for advanced experience in Python or R, SQL, statistical analysis, machine learning, experimentation, and data visualization. Senior candidates may also bring expertise in cloud platforms, large-scale data systems, model deployment, and responsible AI. Clear communication, sound judgment, and the ability to mentor teammates are also valuable.

Career Opportunities and Compensation

Senior data scientists can find opportunities across technology, finance, healthcare, retail, consulting, and other data-intensive industries. Depending on the organization and role, experienced professionals may progress into staff or principal data scientist positions, analytics leadership, or specialized AI and machine learning roles. Browse Ladders for vetted openings paying $100,000 or more.

Find a Senior Data Scientist Role on Ladders

Use Ladders to explore opportunities aligned with your expertise and career ambitions. Review each listing for responsibilities, qualifications, location, and compensation details, then apply to roles that fit your goals.

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$150K - $180K *

Join a dynamic team to lead complex data science projects, mentor talent, and drive innovative solutions for mission-critical challenges. Utilize advanced analytics and machine learning to transform d...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by leading healthcare data analyses and experiments. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance product capabilities and deliver impactful insights that drive client success and innova...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$138K - $165K *

Elevate your career as a Senior Data Scientist, driving data-informed decisions and insights across teams. Collaborate on AI product development, enhance analytical foundations, and mentor peers to fo...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$193K - $250K *

The Senior Data Scientist - Forward Deployed Engineer will work directly with clients to build and deploy AI-powered solutions, managing projects from scoping to deployment. This hybrid role combines...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Transform data into actionable insights by leading advanced analytics and experimentation to drive marketing effectiveness and optimize customer experiences across diverse business areas...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$130K - $155K *

Unlock your potential by leading data-driven marketing strategies, predictive modeling, and experimentation to solve complex business challenges. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance cus...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$150K - $175K *

Empower customer missions by leveraging advanced data science techniques. Utilize your expertise in EO/SAR imagery and Python to drive impactful geospatial intelligence solutions, enhancing decision-m...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $175K *

Lead the charge in leveraging advanced data science techniques to enhance geospatial intelligence. Utilize your expertise in Python and quantitative analysis to drive impactful decisions and streamlin...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $165K *

Lead the charge in product analytics, transforming complex data into actionable insights that drive strategy and growth. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance member experiences and optimize produ...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$152K - $205K *

Join our team to optimize fraud detection models, transforming data into actionable insights. Collaborate across departments to enhance risk management and ensure robust protection against evolving fr...

San Francisco, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $135K *

Unlock potential by leveraging advanced analytics to develop and implement data models, algorithms, and simulations, enhancing decision-making across multiple domains while collaborating with a dynami...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $160K *

Unlock insights by leveraging advanced analytics to develop models, algorithms, and simulations. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance data-driven solutions across multiple domains, driving impac...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$104K - $166K *

Analyze, visualize, and transform complex datasets into actionable insights and decision-support tools. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive FAA modernization efforts through innovative analytics an...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$166K - $214K *

Join as a Senior Data Scientist to drive product analytics, collaborate across teams, measure success, and influence strategy through data-driven insights and experimentation to enhance customer engag...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by leveraging data science to enhance fraud strategies, drive client engagement, and develop impactful solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and utilize machine learning...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $155K *

Drive product growth through data analysis and experimentation, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance user adoption and engagement. Utilize statistical methods to illuminate user journe...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$157K - $170K *

Lead end-to-end data pipeline design and advanced analytics to drive strategic insights. Collaborate with stakeholders, mentor junior staff, and leverage machine learning and Generative AI to enhance...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Shape the future of financial modeling by building and testing deep learning methods. Collaborate with a skilled team to transform innovative ideas into impactful solutions that enhance credit decisio...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$166K - $214K *

Lead the charge in advancing machine learning solutions, driving impactful data science projects by collaborating with cross-functional teams and deploying scalable models to enhance business decision...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$190K - $220K *

Innovate with us to transform vast datasets into actionable insights for user acquisition and retention. Collaborate with Growth Marketing leaders to enhance marketing strategies through advanced pred...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$170K - $200K *

Contribute to data-driven growth strategies by leveraging advanced analytics to optimize marketing performance, enhance user acquisition, and drive profitability through predictive modeling and experi...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$200K - $230K *

Transform data into actionable insights as a key partner in Growth Marketing. Leverage advanced analytics to drive user acquisition, retention, and profitability through innovative modeling and experi...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$190K - $220K *

Advance your career by partnering with our Growth Marketing team to transform complex data into actionable insights, driving user acquisition and retention through innovative predictive modeling and s...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$190K - $249K *

Drive innovation by leading AI architecture and strategy, mentoring engineers, and collaborating with stakeholders to deliver impactful AI solutions. Shape the future of AI products through technical...

Richardson, TXRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$180K - $210K *

Lead the charge in transforming people analytics by applying causal inference and advanced statistical methods to drive strategic decisions on recruitment, retention, and compensation across the organ...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Senior Data Scientist do?question toggle

    A Senior Data Scientist uses statistics, programming, and machine learning to analyze data, develop models, and inform business or product decisions. The role often includes collaborating across teams and mentoring other data professionals.

  • What qualifications are common for Senior Data Scientist jobs?question toggle

    Employers commonly seek substantial data science experience, proficiency in Python or R and SQL, knowledge of statistical methods and machine learning, and the ability to communicate insights. Requirements vary by company and industry.

  • What industries hire Senior Data Scientists?question toggle

    Senior Data Scientists work in technology, financial services, healthcare, retail, consulting, and many other industries that use data to improve products, operations, or decision-making.

  • How can I find Senior Data Scientist jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Browse vetted Senior Data Scientist listings on Ladders and review compensation, qualifications, and responsibilities to find opportunities aligned with your experience and career goals.