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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$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...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$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...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$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...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$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...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$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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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$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...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$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...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$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...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$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...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$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...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$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...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$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...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$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...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$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...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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.