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 - $210K *

Advance your career by designing and deploying AI/ML solutions across cloud platforms. Collaborate with teams to create scalable applications that enhance business objectives while ensuring security a...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$145K - $210K *

Elevate your career by building and deploying enterprise-scale AI and ML solutions across cloud platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver secure, scalable applications that drive b...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$145K - $210K *

Tackle the challenge of building and deploying enterprise-scale AI/ML solutions across cloud platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver secure, scalable, and high-performing applica...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$91K - $140K *

Drive innovation by leveraging data science across sales and product development. Collaborate with clients to maximize fraud detection and optimize risk decisioning while providing insights for a top...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $165K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance data systems linking ad performance to creative insights. Drive analytics engineering across the data lifecycle, ensuring reliability and usability for impactful reporti...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$105K - $115K *

Champion data-driven strategies by leading analytical initiatives, collaborating with stakeholders, and delivering impactful insights that drive business decisions and performance improvements across...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$111K - $161K *

Unlock potential by leading advanced analytics and AI initiatives, designing models, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement scalable solutions while ensuring compliance with govern...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$111K - $161K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative AI solutions and advanced analytics. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and optimize data-driven models and workflows, ensuring comp...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$111K - $161K *

Champion advanced analytics and AI solutions by designing models, implementing workflows, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive enterprise-level data initiatives and ensure compliance...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$87K - $157K *

Innovate solutions by leveraging data, AI, and analytics to enhance operational performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transform complex challenges into actionable insights, driving m...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$130K - $155K *

Drive innovation in data science by developing algorithms for synthetic aperture radar imagery, enhancing analytics, and refining verification processes to optimize performance across diverse use case...

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$179K - $277K *

Drive data-driven insights to enhance ads product quality and revenue growth. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze complex datasets, build scalable models, and mentor junior analysts in...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$194K - $262K *

Lead the charge in driving analytics strategy for Connected Accounts, enhancing member engagement through data insights, experimentation, and collaboration with product teams to optimize financial acc...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$100K - $120K *

Drive data integration and analysis to enhance investigative efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop automated workflows and insights from diverse datasets, supporting critical...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$98K - $163K *

Elevate your career by designing and implementing advanced analytics solutions that enhance operational readiness and decision-making for Navy Reserve missions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$98K - $163K *

Empower decision-making by designing advanced analytical models and AI/ML solutions that enhance Navy Reserve readiness and operational efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver a...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$98K - $163K *

Unlock advanced analytical solutions to enhance Navy Reserve readiness and optimize operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver actionable insights through predictive modeling and d...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$98K - $163K *

Unlock potential by designing and implementing advanced analytical models and AI/ML solutions to enhance Navy Reserve readiness and operational efficiency, while collaborating with cross-functional te...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$98K - $163K *

Unlock your potential by designing advanced analytical models and AI/ML solutions to enhance Navy Reserve readiness and operational efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transform dat...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$98K - $163K *

Inspire innovation by designing and implementing advanced analytics models and AI/ML solutions to enhance Navy Reserve readiness and operational efficiency, while collaborating with cross-functional t...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by leveraging data analytics to enhance Navy operations, develop AI/ML models, and collaborate with stakeholders to drive data-driven decision-making and improve internal controls and...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Drive data-driven decision-making by performing advanced analytics, developing models, and collaborating with stakeholders to enhance operational capabilities and data integrity for Navy fraud analyti...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $160K *

Join a dynamic team to leverage advanced analytics and data science techniques, driving impactful insights and strategic decisions for Retail Media Network initiatives. Collaborate with stakeholders t...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$247K - $335K *

Join a team that's pioneering AI-native data products and architectures. As a Principal Data Scientist, you'll drive innovation, mentor peers, and enhance data capabilities across the organization, en...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$144K - $240K *

Optimize scientific data platforms by creating efficient ETL pipelines and reliable datasets. Collaborate with researchers to transform raw outputs into structured data, enhancing analysis and workflo...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

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.