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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
$131K - $161K *
Elevate your career by developing automated NLP solutions that enhance language data processing. Collaborate on innovative projects to improve tokenization and model performance, driving advancements...
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Sr. Data Scientist, Forward-Deployed
$168K - $230K *
Lead impactful data science initiatives by measuring engagement outcomes and building customer models. Collaborate with senior data scientists to drive analytics that directly influence business succe...
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Sr. Data Scientist, Forward-Deployed
$168K - $230K *
Elevate your career by leading data-driven strategies that enhance customer engagement. As a Senior Data Scientist, you'll develop and validate predictive models, driving impactful insights for client...
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Senior Commercial Data Scientist
$118K - $166K *
Unlock potential by leveraging data science and AI to drive innovative solutions in marketing and commercial strategies, collaborating with cross-functional teams to transform complex challenges into...
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Senior Scientist, Data Science - R&D DDSAI - Therapeutics Development & Supply (TDS)
$120K - $140K *
Engage with cross-functional teams to develop and refine AI/ML models that enhance Therapeutics Development & Supply. Utilize your expertise in data science to deliver impactful analytical solutions t...
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Senior Scientist, Data Science - R&D DDSAI - Therapeutics Development & Supply (TDS)
$110K - $130K *
Lead the charge in developing innovative AI/ML models that enhance Therapeutics Development & Supply. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful data science solutions, driving scien...
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$178K - $220K *
Transform data insights into actionable recommendations, collaborating with engineers to enhance cloud commitment strategies. Drive analysis of usage forecasts and commitment performance to optimize s...
1 week ago
$178K - $220K *
Champion data-driven decisions by analyzing usage forecasts to optimize cloud commitments. Collaborate with engineers to enhance product offerings and ensure customer trust through precise recommendat...
1 week ago
$135K - $160K *
Unlock growth by leading data-driven strategies to optimize patient acquisition and lifetime value. Collaborate across teams to build robust measurement frameworks and decision systems that enhance ma...
1 week ago
Senior Product & PLG Analyst (Full-Stack Data Scientist)
$179K - $224K *
Lead end-to-end Product and PLG analytics, driving insights and recommendations. Collaborate with leadership to optimize growth strategies and metrics, while building data pipelines and predictive mod...
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$168K - $312K *
Contribute to the development of advanced AI systems for therapeutic discovery, focusing on building, scaling, and evaluating generative models and agentic systems while ensuring robust MLOps and coll...
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$184K - $222K *
Elevate your career by owning the analytical engine that drives our core product. Collaborate with engineers and strategists to transform customer data into actionable insights, while building tools t...
4 weeks ago
$99K - $238K *
Optimize data-driven solutions by leveraging diverse data sets and innovative methodologies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address mission-critical needs and enhance data processing techn...
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Senior Data Scientist - R&D DDSAI - Small Molecule Discovery
$120K - $150K *
Elevate scientific discovery by transforming complex data into AI-ready assets. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance small-molecule workflows, ensuring data quality and accessibility for...
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$75K - $158K *
Unlock potential by leveraging advanced data science techniques to support Army operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop insights and solutions that enhance decision-making and o...
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$75K - $158K *
Shape the future of data science by leveraging advanced analytics and machine learning to support Army operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver actionable insights and enhance de...
1 week ago
$109K - $174K *
Unlock your potential as a Lead Data Scientist, driving AI/ML solutions to enhance global Healthcare Compliance operations. Collaborate across teams to innovate and operationalize data-driven insights...
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$109K - $174K *
Drive innovation in healthcare compliance by designing and deploying AI/ML solutions. Collaborate across teams to enhance risk management and decision-making through advanced analytics and scalable da...
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Senior Data Scientist, Product
$180K - $212K *
Unlock potential by conducting deep analyses and building ML models to drive data-driven decisions. Collaborate across teams to enhance product insights and influence strategic direction through rigor...
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Senior Data Scientist II, Core & Agentic Automation
$186K - $219K *
Champion data science initiatives by defining KPIs, leading analytics frameworks, and mentoring teams. Drive decision-making through trusted metrics and scalable workflows, aligning cross-functional p...
1 week ago
Senior Data Scientist II, Core & Agentic Automation
$183K - $216K *
Unlock your potential by leading data science initiatives that drive impactful decision-making and enhance analytical frameworks across teams, ensuring rigorous performance standards and scalable self...
1 week ago
Data Scientist, Experience Analytics
$136K - $184K *
Drive innovative data solutions by applying ML/AI and advanced analytics to enhance customer experiences. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build impactful data products and communicate insig...
2 weeks ago
$155K - $190K *
Transform business outcomes by leading advanced data science initiatives, developing AI and machine learning models to enhance decision-making, risk management, and profitability across key business a...
2 weeks ago
$75K - $95K *
Transform your career by leveraging advanced analytics and machine learning to drive impactful insights. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance decision-making and product development thro...
1 week ago
$110K - $130K *
Unlock your potential as a data scientist, collaborating with a diverse team to develop innovative analytics solutions by managing and deploying complex data systems that drive client success...
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What does a Senior Data Scientist do?
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?
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?
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?
Browse vetted Senior Data Scientist listings on Ladders and review compensation, qualifications, and responsibilities to find opportunities aligned with your experience and career goals.