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.
$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...
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$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...
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$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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Manager, Data Science and Analytics (Paid Media Analytics)
$88K - $141K *
Join a dynamic team to transform media analytics into actionable insights that enhance campaign performance. As a Senior Analyst, you'll collaborate across functions to optimize strategies and ensure...
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Senior Machine Learning Engineer
$110K - $180K *
Accelerate your career by designing and implementing cutting-edge machine learning models for naval applications. Collaborate with diverse teams to deliver innovative AI solutions that enhance operati...
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Senior Data Scientist, Monetary Policy
$263K - $322K *
Transform the virtual economy by developing macroeconomic models and policies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze currency dynamics and inform strategic decisions that enhance user exp...
3 weeks ago
$147K - $274K *
Empower innovation by leading applied AI research initiatives that shape product features. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate complex problems into impactful AI solutions, mentoring...
1 week ago
Senior Machine Learning Engineer-Field Engagement
$160K - $200K *
Empower customers by driving AI product adoption through hands-on engagement, technical support, and tailored solutions, ensuring successful deployments and lasting value from innovative AI systems...
4 days ago
Senior Machine Learning Engineer-Field Engagement
$160K - $200K *
Champion customer success by leading technical engagements, building AI solutions, and driving value through hands-on support and collaboration. Leverage your expertise to enhance product adoption and...
4 days ago
$171K - $214K *
Join us to lead the design and oversight of complex models driving customer lifetime value. Collaborate with engineers and business teams to enhance decision-making across marketing, finance, and prod...
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Senior Product Analytics Engineer
$142K - $186K *
Pioneer a data-driven culture by designing scalable ELT pipelines and analytics models. Collaborate across teams to ensure product data integrity and empower stakeholders with self-service insights, d...
3 weeks ago
$135K - $165K *
Innovate with cutting-edge data science techniques to develop algorithms and models that drive media planning decisions, collaborate with engineering, and deliver impactful insights to stakeholders...
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Senior Applied ML Algorithm Engineer
$135K - $160K *
Elevate your career by developing cutting-edge algorithms that transform sensor data into real-time physiological insights, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance wearable technology per...
3 weeks ago
Senior Knowledge Graph Engineer
$120K - $145K *
Transform healthcare data by designing and implementing scalable knowledge graph solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure robust technical implementations and optimize graph querie...
1 week ago
$93K - $116K *
Drive innovative AI/ML solutions by leading technical execution across diverse projects. Collaborate with teams to transform complex problems into actionable models, ensuring deployment readiness and...
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$130K - $155K *
Optimize data-driven decision-making by leading advanced analytics initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions, leveraging massive datasets to uncover insights...
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$140K - $200K *
Unlock your potential as a Data Scientist, leveraging advanced NLP and machine learning to transform complex data into actionable insights for key decision-makers. Collaborate with teams to enhance or...
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Senior Machine Learning Engineer
$150K - $180K *
Join a team that's pioneering the next generation of ML models to drive drug discovery, leveraging advanced single-cell datasets. Collaborate with experts to push the boundaries of computational biolo...
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$180K - $225K *
Unlock the potential of enterprise AI as a Senior AI/ML Engineer, leading strategy and architecture while hands-on building scalable solutions. Collaborate across teams to drive innovation and impleme...
3 weeks ago
Sr. Data Scientist, Programmatic Algorithms
$165K - $185K *
Transform marketplace dynamics by designing and deploying ML models that optimize pricing and inventory allocation. Collaborate across teams in a high-ownership role, enhancing efficiency and performa...
Reposted 4 weeks ago
Senior Engineer - ML Operations
$180K - $220K *
Drive the end-to-end ML and LLM lifecycle, optimizing AI workflows and automations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure scalable, reliable production of AI-driven solutions while impleme...
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Sr. Data Scientist, Programmatic Algorithms
$165K - $185K *
Discover innovative ML approaches to optimize pricing, inventory, and yield in programmatic marketplaces. Collaborate cross-functionally while owning data architecture, model deployment, and real-time...
Reposted 4 weeks ago
$160K - $200K *
Analyze and validate datasets for AI/ML model performance, ensuring accuracy and reliability in engineering design decisions and building efficient ETL pipelines using Azure tools...
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$160K - $200K *
Lead the charge in transforming engineering design data into reliable AI/ML insights. Drive innovation by validating model performance and ensuring data quality in a collaborative team focused on adva...
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Engineer robust data frameworks for AI/ML, transforming design and simulation data into reliable datasets that fuel high-impact engineering decisions and model validation...
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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.