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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$217K - $255K *

Elevate your career by leading the development of predictive talent solutions that transform workforce management through advanced data science and analytics, driving exceptional team performance and...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$217K - $255K *

Transform organizational talent management through advanced analytics. Lead prediction-driven insights, integrate AI solutions, and design data frameworks to enhance employee performance and retention...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$225K - $250K *

Join a team that's redefining mobile app performance through data science. Lead the development of predictive models and insights that drive product decisions and enhance system health in a high-impac...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$210K - $250K *

Lead and inspire a diverse team of data scientists to drive product strategy, utilizing data insights to enhance offerings and influence cross-functional collaboration for impactful decision-making...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $160K *

Unlock potential by leveraging data analysis to drive impactful economic assessments and performance metrics for federal initiatives, collaborating with diverse teams to deliver actionable insights an...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$134K - $279K *

Transform engineering design by leading a multidisciplinary team of data scientists and software engineers to deliver innovative AI-driven platforms, ensuring high standards of quality, governance, an...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by designing and maintaining scalable data pipelines, optimizing ETL processes, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable data solutions for enterprise clients...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $220K *

Champion data-driven innovation by leading advanced predictive analytics and modeling initiatives. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance strategic decision-making and drive business growth with im...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $180K *

Unlock potential by leading the design and development of enterprise-grade data platforms. Collaborate with clients to create data strategies that drive business goals, leveraging cutting-edge technol...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$163K - $236K *

Drive impactful data science initiatives to enhance product strategies and optimize business performance through advanced analytics and modeling techniques. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $250K *

Unlock your potential by driving innovative machine learning solutions. Collaborate with a dynamic team to design, deploy, and enhance state-of-the-art models, ensuring high performance and scalabilit...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$163K - $236K *

Champion advanced analytics initiatives to optimize marketing strategies, driving impactful measurement and insights. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance decision-making and deliver sca...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $298K *

Unlock innovative AI solutions by enhancing machine learning models for customized scientific applications. Collaborate across teams to bridge the gap between research and engineering, ensuring optima...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$180K - $298K *

Contribute to advancing AI capabilities by developing, evaluating, and adapting machine learning models within customer-specific workflows, ensuring high model quality and reliability through collabor...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$180K - $298K *

Unlock potential by driving model adaptation and evaluation in Applied AI, collaborating with researchers and software teams to enhance customer-specific workflows and ensure reliable, high-quality AI...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$180K - $298K *

Transform customer-specific scientific workflows by applying your expertise in post-training and evaluation of ML systems. Collaborate with AI researchers and software teams to enhance model quality a...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by driving data-driven insights within core business areas. Collaborate with teams to define problems, analyze data, and deliver actionable recommendations that enhance growth and ope...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Innovate with our Data Science team to drive impactful insights across growth, product, and AI initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define problems, analyze data, and influence stra...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Empower our Data Science team to drive impactful insights across growth, product, and AI initiatives. Collaborate with business units to define problems, analyze data, and influence strategic decision...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Reimagine data-driven decision-making by leveraging analytics to drive growth, product development, and strategic partnerships. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define problems, analyze data...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Join as a Senior Applied AI Engineer to design multi-agent frameworks and develop LLM-powered features. Collaborate with a fast-paced team to influence product direction and enhance operational insigh...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$145K - $209K *

Accelerate progress at the intersection of machine learning and software engineering, driving innovative solutions for ticketing optimization, personalization, and fraud detection. Collaborate across...

United StatesRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$145K - $209K *

Grow innovative software solutions in an agile environment, empowering users through seamless ticketing experiences while leveraging cutting-edge technologies and fostering teamwork across disciplines...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$166K - $258K *

Transform the digital shopping experience by leveraging advanced data science techniques to enhance personalization, recommendations, and search relevance, driving measurable customer engagement and s...

1 week ago

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

$183K - $216K *

Innovate the analytical roadmap for ranking and relevance, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance user engagement and advertiser outcomes while driving long-term platform economics and s...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

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.