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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$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...

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  •   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

$176K - $201K *

Pioneer innovative AI solutions by collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance customer experiences through advanced data science and machine learning techniques, leveraging cutting-edge tech...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$161K - $184K *

Join a team that's pioneering AI-driven solutions, leveraging cutting-edge technologies to enhance customer experiences and drive innovation in financial services. Collaborate with experts to unlock i...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$176K - $201K *

Serve as a key contributor in developing AI/ML solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance customer experiences through innovative data-driven products and advanced NLP techniques...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $165K *

Accelerate your career as a Human Capital Data Analyst, leveraging your expertise in workforce analytics to drive insights and support critical National Security initiatives through data analysis and...

1 week ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Information Technology

$252K - $346K *

Lead the charge in shaping AI and Data Science strategies while cultivating a high-performing global team. Drive innovative solutions, strategic partnerships, and operational excellence to deliver imp...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$194K - $262K *

Innovate growth strategies by leveraging advanced analytics and causal inference. Collaborate cross-functionally to transform insights into impactful product enhancements, driving customer value and b...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$206K - $269K *

Analyze product and business challenges, leveraging data and collaboration with cross-functional teams to drive strategic insights and influence decision-making for impactful product development...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $95K *

Drive data quality and analysis in Defined Benefits administration, serving as a subject matter expert. Collaborate on data-intensive projects, ensuring accuracy and efficiency while supporting client...

Florham Park, NJRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$85K - $95K *

Drive data excellence in Defined Benefits administration by leveraging your expertise in SQL and advanced Excel. Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to enhance data quality, reporting, and proce...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$73K - $96K *

Drive impactful data science projects by leveraging advanced analytics and machine learning to enhance decision-making and business strategies for automotive clients. Collaborate cross-functionally to...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$150K - $180K *

Help us design and operate the end-to-end data lifecycle for training and evaluating large language and diffusion models, building scalable pipelines and workflows that enhance data quality and model...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$86K - $176K *

Unlock potential by leveraging data science to drive strategic insights and performance across sales and finance. Collaborate with teams to enhance decision-making through advanced analytics, machine...

United StatesRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's driving innovation by designing and implementing robust data pipelines. As a key contributor, you'll optimize workflows and ensure data quality, empowering data-driven decisions acr...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$139K - $200K *

Help us drive subscriber growth by utilizing advanced data analytics, causal inference, and experimentation techniques. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance subscriber retention strategies and op...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$140K - $180K *

Transform your career by leading advanced analytics initiatives as a Subject Matter Expert in data science. Collaborate with stakeholders to modernize cloud environments and deliver actionable insight...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$132K - $181K *

Champion data-driven solutions by leveraging advanced analytics and machine learning to solve complex business challenges. Collaborate with teams to transform raw data into actionable insights, drivin...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$145K - $175K *

Grow your career with a pivotal role in developing an AI agent platform, driving innovation in machine learning systems, and enhancing user experiences in a fast-paced, collaborative environment...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$210K - $284K *

Drive strategic insights and data-driven decisions to fuel growth for a new product. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop predictive models and actionable recommendations that enhance cu...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$136K - $192K *

Shape the future of AI-driven analytics solutions to enhance data insights and decision-making. Collaborate with teams to modernize customer operations through innovative AI technologies and scalable...

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$136K - $192K *

Unlock the power of AI in data analytics by leading innovative AI solutions that enhance business decision-making, drive operational efficiency, and transform user experiences across data platforms an...

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Contribute to data-driven decision-making by applying advanced statistical analysis, modeling, and geospatial techniques. Collaborate with a team to operationalize analytical methods that address comp...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$124K - $174K *

Optimize advanced analytics and AI solutions to drive data-informed decision-making, bridging technical capabilities with commercial goals. Lead cross-functional teams to enhance sales growth and inno...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

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.