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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$125K - $150K *

Elevate your career by leveraging your machine learning expertise to drive impactful solutions for clients. Collaborate with teams to design, build, and optimize advanced models, ensuring high-quality...

Boise, IDRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Elevate your career by leveraging your expertise in traditional machine learning to design and optimize solutions for diverse clients. Collaborate with teams to deliver impactful products and drive in...

Topeka, KSRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Develop and optimize machine learning models for production use, collaborating with clients to enhance data-driven solutions. Leverage expertise in traditional algorithms and statistical modeling to d...

Austin, TXRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$119K - $204K *

Unlock potential by leading innovative machine learning initiatives, designing scalable architectures, and mentoring talent to drive impactful AI solutions across diverse platforms and teams...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$135K - $231K *

Lead the charge in architecting cutting-edge AI/ML solutions, driving innovation through scalable systems and mentorship. Collaborate across teams to translate complex problems into actionable technic...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$119K - $204K *

Lead the future of machine learning by architecting scalable AI solutions, mentoring talent, and driving innovation across diverse teams to solve complex business challenges with cutting-edge technolo...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$115K - $175K *

Champion innovative data solutions by applying advanced statistical methods and managing end-to-end projects. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver insights that drive product development and enhan...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in transforming data analytics for critical enterprise systems. Drive innovative solutions, manage complex data architectures, and collaborate with diverse teams to enhance data-driven...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Elevate data-driven decision-making by developing innovative models and solutions that enhance customer experience and drive business growth. Collaborate across teams to optimize pricing and automate...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Transform data into actionable insights by developing models and solutions that enhance customer experience and drive innovation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize pricing and improv...

Markham, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$148K - $244K *

Drive the development of innovative bidding algorithms and systems, leveraging AI and large datasets to enhance marketplace performance and maximize advertiser returns in a dynamic, collaborative envi...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in data science initiatives that enhance business profitability and customer experience. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop advanced analytics solutions, mentor junior...

1 month ago

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

$100K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to solving complex data challenges using advanced machine learning techniques. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions that drive business...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Transform your career by developing advanced ML tools for time-series analysis. Lead the charge in anomaly detection and forecasting, shaping the future of hardware data solutions with a blend of clas...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$111K - $222K *

Unlock insights by partnering with business leaders to develop AI-driven solutions. This consultative role focuses on translating complex problems into actionable analytics, deploying AI tools, and in...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $150K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of AI by designing and implementing machine learning solutions that drive business impact. Collaborate with stakeholders to transform complex challenges into acti...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$111K - $222K *

Join us to solve complex business challenges through data-driven insights and AI solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to translate ambiguous questions into actionable frameworks, driving strategic...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$152K - $210K *

Analyze and elevate marketing performance by leading paid media analytics. Collaborate across teams to measure effectiveness, optimize budgets, and enhance attribution methods, ensuring impactful insi...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$122K - $199K *

Join a team that's transforming work through AI solutions. As a Data Scientist, you'll lead projects from scoping to deployment, collaborating with clients and teams to create scalable data-driven sol...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$122K - $199K *

The Data Scientist - Forward Deployed Engineer will work directly with clients and internal teams to build and deploy AI-powered solutions, managing projects from scoping to deployment. This hybrid ro...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$250K - $300K *

Join a team that's redefining inference systems by optimizing performance and scalability. Collaborate on cutting-edge projects, tackle complex challenges, and drive impactful solutions in a dynamic e...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$149K - $194K *

Partner with us to drive marketing strategy through advanced analytics, building and optimizing Marketing Mix Models to enhance investment performance and business outcomes across diverse channels and...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$149K - $194K *

Champion data-driven marketing strategies by building and optimizing Marketing Mix Models. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance marketing effectiveness and drive business outcomes throug...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$149K - $194K *

Transform marketing strategies through data-driven insights by building and optimizing Marketing Mix Models. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance marketing effectiveness and drive busine...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$88K - $141K *

Empower client growth by leveraging advanced data science techniques to analyze and optimize audience engagement. Collaborate across teams to deliver actionable insights and innovative solutions that...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

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.