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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$156K - $190K *

Transform the future of AI by leading a dynamic team of machine learning experts. Drive innovative solutions, mentor talent, and collaborate across functions to deliver impactful insights and scalable...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$184K - $262K *

Elevate the future of Search by leveraging machine learning to create personalized, engaging discovery experiences for millions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to innovate and optimize conten...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$184K - $262K *

Drive innovation in Search by leveraging machine learning to enhance personalized discovery experiences for millions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build scalable solutions that redefine...

New York, NYRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$125K - $150K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team as you design and optimize machine learning models, leveraging your expertise in traditional algorithms to deliver impactful solutions for clients in the financial...

Juneau, AKRemote

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Transform complex data into actionable insights by designing and optimizing machine learning models. Collaborate with clients to enhance their teams or build innovative products, ensuring high-quality...

Frankfort, KYRemote

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Innovate by leveraging your expertise in traditional machine learning to design and optimize solutions for diverse clients. Collaborate with teams or build products, driving impactful results in finan...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Pioneer innovative solutions by leveraging your expertise in traditional machine learning and financial data. Collaborate with clients to enhance their teams or design impactful products, driving succ...

Lincoln, NERemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Unlock potential by leveraging your expertise in traditional machine learning to design, develop, and optimize models for financial data. Collaborate with clients directly or as part of a FullStack te...

Augusta, MERemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Elevate your career by tackling complex machine learning challenges. Collaborate with clients to design and build innovative solutions or integrate directly into teams, leveraging your expertise in tr...

Detroit, MIRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Shape the future of machine learning by collaborating with clients to develop and optimize innovative solutions. Leverage your expertise in traditional algorithms and data science to drive impactful r...

Bismarck, NDRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Transform data into actionable insights as a Senior Machine Learning Engineer. Collaborate with clients to enhance their teams or build innovative products, leveraging your expertise in traditional ML...

Salem, ORRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Optimize machine learning solutions by integrating with client teams or building products. Leverage expertise in traditional algorithms and data analysis to deliver impactful results in financial cont...

Atlanta, GARemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team as a Senior Machine Learning Engineer, leveraging your expertise in traditional ML and financial data to design, build, and optimize solutions for diverse clients, while collaborat...

Indianapolis, INRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative machine learning solutions, collaborating with clients to enhance their teams or build products. Utilize your expertise in traditional ML to drive impactful re...

Richmond, VARemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Transform your career with a Senior Machine Learning Engineer role, focusing on traditional ML and financial data. Collaborate with clients to enhance their teams or build innovative products, leverag...

Charleston, WVRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of machine learning by leveraging traditional algorithms and financial data. Collaborate with clients to design, build, and optimize innovative solutions while ad...

Des Moines, IARemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Join a team that's dedicated to leveraging traditional machine learning to solve complex financial data challenges. Collaborate directly with clients or build innovative solutions in a dynamic, remote...

Nashville, TNRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative machine learning solutions, collaborating with clients to enhance their data-driven decision-making. Utilize your expertise in traditional ML algorithms to del...

Jefferson City, MORemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Drive innovation by leveraging your expertise in traditional machine learning to develop and optimize models for financial data. Collaborate with clients or build products in a dynamic, agile environm...

Florida, USRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Shape innovative machine learning solutions by collaborating with clients and teams. Leverage your expertise in traditional algorithms to design, build, and optimize models, ensuring impactful results...

Raleigh, NCRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Transform the future of finance by leveraging your expertise in traditional machine learning. Collaborate with clients to enhance their teams or build innovative products, driving impactful solutions...

Charleston, SCRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Engage with clients to design and implement advanced machine learning solutions, leveraging your expertise in traditional algorithms and statistical modeling to drive impactful results in financial da...

Fort Worth, TXRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Unlock potential by leveraging your expertise in traditional machine learning to design, develop, and optimize models for financial data. Collaborate with clients or build innovative solutions within...

Madison, WIRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Unlock potential by leveraging your expertise in traditional machine learning to design, develop, and optimize solutions for diverse clients, collaborating closely with teams to deliver impactful resu...

Pierre, SDRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Optimize machine learning solutions by leveraging traditional algorithms and financial data. Collaborate with clients to enhance product delivery and integrate seamlessly into teams, driving impactful...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information 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.