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.
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Senior Data Science and Analytics Analyst (Media Analytics)
$73K - $112K *
Transform data into actionable insights to optimize media campaigns. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data accuracy and deliver polished, decision-ready outputs that drive smarter med...
2 weeks ago
Senior Data Science and Analytics Analyst (Media Analytics)
$73K - $112K *
Optimize your career as a Senior Analyst, transforming media data into actionable insights. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance campaign performance and drive strategic decisions throug...
2 weeks ago
Senior Data Science and Analytics Analyst (Media Analytics)
$73K - $112K *
Analyze cross-channel media performance to deliver actionable insights that optimize campaigns and inform future strategies. Collaborate with teams to ensure data accuracy and create polished, decisio...
2 weeks ago
Protein ML Senior Principal Data Scientist
$148K - $214K *
Shape the future of vaccine development by designing advanced ML models to predict protein properties, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance vaccine candidates and drive innovation in i...
3 days ago
Senior Machine Learning Engineer I, AI & ML Platform
$140K - $170K *
Shape the future of AI by building and scaling a centralized platform that enhances care capabilities. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive adoption and optimize tools, ensuring high avail...
2 weeks ago
Principal Data Scientist - Knowledge Engineering, Customer Success Data Platform
$247K - $335K *
Lead the charge in architecting a robust knowledge framework that empowers customer success through innovative data solutions, guiding a team of experts to deliver scalable, high-quality knowledge sys...
2 days ago
Sr Data Scientist, BNPL Credit Risk Oversight
$130K - $193K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of credit risk management by developing advanced data science models. Collaborate across functions to ensure portfolio integrity and drive best practices while me...
1 week ago
Sr Data Scientist, BNPL Credit Risk Oversight
$130K - $193K *
Advance analytical oversight of Buy Now Pay Later products, ensuring effective credit risk management and strategic alignment. Collaborate across functions to implement data science solutions and upho...
1 week ago
$90K - $110K *
Champion data-driven insights by analyzing transaction and reconciliation data. Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to identify trends, operational risks, and improvement opportunities, enhancin...
3 weeks ago
$135K - $155K *
Drive innovation as you develop and deploy cutting-edge AI solutions that enhance advertising measurement products, collaborating with cross-functional teams to maximize ROI and shape technology at sc...
2 weeks ago
Staff Data Scientist, Measurement Methodology Innovation
$207K - $300K *
Transform your career by joining a dynamic team focused on pioneering data-driven solutions. Leverage your expertise in analytics and machine learning to drive innovation in search quality, impacting...
4 weeks ago
Mid-Level Data Scientist 117-007
$95K - $115K *
Help us innovate by leveraging data science to enhance automated collection models and analytics. Collaborate with stakeholders to streamline intelligence integration, optimize processes, and deliver...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$140K - $165K *
Empower AI innovation in cyber operations by designing and integrating advanced AI/ML solutions. Collaborate with mission teams to transform prototypes into enterprise-scale services, ensuring impactf...
2 weeks ago
$130K - $155K *
Transform your career by leading AI innovation in cyber operations. As a Senior AI/ML Engineer, you'll design and integrate cutting-edge AI solutions that enhance mission capabilities for national sec...
2 weeks ago
$127K - $203K *
Transform cybersecurity with your expertise in advanced analytics and machine learning. Lead a dynamic team to develop innovative solutions that combat fraud and enhance digital payments, while mentor...
2 weeks ago
Senior Staff Data Scientist - Talent Acquisition Analytics Lead
$210K - $284K *
Unlock potential by leading Talent Acquisition analytics strategy, driving data-driven insights to enhance hiring processes and workforce planning. Collaborate with HR leaders to shape decision-making...
1 week ago
$74K - $124K *
Join our dynamic team to drive data analytics solutions, enhancing decision-making and operational efficiency for clients. Leverage your technical expertise in data visualization and analytics to supp...
2 days ago
$130K - $155K *
Elevate your career by leading predictive modeling initiatives that drive business solutions and enhance member experiences. Collaborate with teams to innovate and implement advanced data science tech...
3 weeks ago
$90K - $150K *
Empower data-driven decisions by enhancing automation algorithms and analyzing large datasets. Collaborate with engineers and data scientists to optimize IP Geolocation technology, ensuring accurate i...
3 weeks ago
$90K - $150K *
Empower data-driven decisions by enhancing automation algorithms and analyzing large datasets. Collaborate with engineers and data scientists to improve IP Geolocation technology, delivering impactful...
3 weeks ago
$90K - $150K *
Join a dynamic Data Analytics Team to enhance IP Geolocation technology. Collaborate with engineers and data scientists to improve automation algorithms and leverage big data for accurate insights, im...
3 weeks ago
$90K - $150K *
Unlock potential by driving data insights and automation improvements. Collaborate with engineers and data scientists to enhance IP Geolocation technology, leveraging big data for accurate customer so...
3 weeks ago
Senior machine learning engineer
$206K - $269K *
Drive innovation in machine learning as you develop intelligent systems for query understanding and search relevance, enhancing user experience across diverse platforms with advanced AI capabilities...
1 month ago
Senior Data Scientist - Decision Analytics, Store Operations Transformation
$120K - $145K *
Shape data-driven strategies as a Senior Data Scientist leading innovative AI solutions. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance business performance and customer experience while developing advance...
Reposted 4 days ago
Senior Machine Learning Engineer, Premium Discovery
$179K - $237K *
Transform the recommendation systems for Fable by leading the migration to Orion, enhancing real-time capabilities, and integrating social signals to improve user engagement and satisfaction across re...
1 week ago
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.