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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$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

$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

$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

$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

5 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

$135K - $160K *

Tackle complex optimization challenges by developing scalable decision systems in supply chain operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance analytical models, ensuring alignment with...

RemoteRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Unlock innovative AI/ML solutions by collaborating with cross-functional teams, conducting research, and deploying production-grade microservices. Drive impactful projects with ownership and contribut...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$176K - $230K *

Lead the charge in transforming healthcare through data-driven solutions. As a Senior Data Scientist, you'll spearhead projects that enhance patient outcomes, leveraging your expertise to align data s...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in transforming complex revenue-cycle challenges into robust, production-ready AI models, ensuring statistical integrity and operational reliability while managing end-to-end data pipe...

United StatesRemote

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Transform healthcare data solutions by designing scalable architectures, optimizing data pipelines, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-qu...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$140K - $190K *

Join a team that's transforming clinical trials through advanced data science. Drive the development of predictive models and machine learning algorithms to enhance patient enrollment and trial manage...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Transform healthcare by developing and deploying advanced ML models that enhance real-world efficacy. Collaborate with clinical and engineering teams to enable data-driven decision-making and deliver...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's shaping dynamic pricing solutions by developing algorithmic pay models that enhance courier earnings fairness and marketplace efficiency, collaborating across product and engineerin...

Manitoba, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$115K - $165K *

Join a team that's transforming data into actionable insights through advanced statistical methodologies and machine learning, driving innovation in media measurement and analytics across diverse busi...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $145K *

Elevate revenue and risk strategies by leveraging data insights to drive impactful business decisions. Collaborate across teams to optimize processes, influence product development, and enhance client...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $175K *

Empower scientific innovation by collaborating within product pods to develop and evaluate real-world evidence agents. Drive impactful research and ensure scientific rigor while partnering with indust...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$145K - $170K *

Join a team that's redefining product strategy through advanced analytics. Leverage your expertise to drive insights, enhance product performance, and collaborate with stakeholders to make impactful b...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Transform marketing strategies by leveraging data insights, building algorithms, and optimizing campaigns. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance performance and drive growth through innov...

CanadaRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$115K - $130K *

Drive marketing measurement innovation by developing scalable frameworks and advanced analytics. Collaborate across teams to enhance performance tracking, optimize investment strategies, and deliver a...

RemoteRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Own the end-to-end lifecycle of data science projects, delivering machine learning systems across multiple domains in a collaborative environment, driving impactful solutions for both defense and comm...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $120K *

Unlock potential by delivering actionable insights through data analysis, visualization, and reporting. Collaborate across departments to enhance decision-making with automated dashboards and performa...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$190K - $267K *

Lead data-driven strategies to enhance product development and user growth. Collaborate across teams to implement sophisticated analyses and metrics that drive business decisions and mentor junior tea...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$162K - $190K *

Lead the charge in developing scalable analytics and KPI frameworks, ensuring trusted metrics drive impactful business decisions. Collaborate cross-functionally to standardize measurement and enhance...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$150K - $210K *

Accelerate the development of cutting-edge AI solutions by designing, implementing, and optimizing advanced NLP and Generative AI models while mentoring junior talent and fostering collaboration acros...

Dallas, TXRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$136K - $206K *

Join a team that's dedicated to building and evaluating AI solutions, leveraging your expertise in data science and machine learning to drive impactful projects and enhance system reliability within e...

Framingham, MARemote

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.