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.

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$135K - $160K *

Unlock potential by designing and deploying advanced AI solutions that drive business impact. Collaborate across teams to tackle complex challenges and mentor others while shaping the future of enterp...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $160K *

Lead the design and implementation of innovative AI solutions, tackling complex business challenges while mentoring teams and driving measurable impact across the organization...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $155K *

Drive innovative AI solutions by designing and deploying advanced models that tackle complex business challenges, influencing enterprise strategy and enhancing client outcomes through data-driven insi...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$145K - $175K *

Unlock potential by designing and deploying advanced AI solutions that drive business impact. Collaborate across teams to solve complex problems, mentor others, and shape enterprise strategies through...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Empower business transformation by designing and deploying advanced AI solutions. Collaborate across teams to drive impactful decision-making and mentor others while managing complex initiatives in a...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $155K *

Drive innovative AI solutions by solving complex business challenges with advanced algorithms, leading end-to-end model development, and influencing strategic decisions through data-driven insights...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Advance AI evaluation methodologies as a senior data scientist, driving quality and performance metrics for generative AI systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed robust evaluation fr...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Join us to lead innovative data solutions that drive business impact. As a Senior Data Scientist, you'll blend analytics and machine learning to enhance decision systems, mentor junior team members, a...

Utah, USRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$209K - $223K *

Transform security evaluation processes by automating and enhancing data analysis. Collaborate with a mission-driven team to ensure robust security across critical systems through innovative data solu...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$209K - $224K *

Advance automated security evaluations by leveraging Python and building resilient ETL pipelines. Collaborate across teams to enhance data integrity and streamline decision-making in compliance and ri...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$111K - $222K *

Transform complex healthcare data into actionable insights that drive business outcomes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop advanced analytics solutions, influencing product strategy a...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$111K - $222K *

Shape the future of healthcare analytics by transforming complex data into actionable insights. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive product strategy and optimize decision-making for a mem...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$111K - $222K *

Join a team that's transforming healthcare data into actionable insights. As a Senior Data Scientist, you'll drive advanced analytics solutions, collaborating across departments to enhance product str...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$111K - $222K *

Champion advanced analytics solutions to transform healthcare data into actionable insights, driving strategic decisions and measurable outcomes across a large membership base. Collaborate with cross...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Engineer robust data pipelines on GCP to support CRM analytics and data science. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data quality and reliability, transforming business questions into ac...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$180K - $260K *

Transform large microscopy volumes into actionable data by designing, training, and evaluating deep learning models. Collaborate across teams to enhance performance and tackle complex problems in a mu...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$114K - $153K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team focused on building AI-enabled data platforms. Collaborate across engineering and product teams to design and implement innovative solutions that enhance clinical...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$72K - $98K *

Join a team that's dedicated to transforming data into actionable insights through advanced analytics and machine learning, supporting critical decision-making in human performance and behavioral heal...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$185K - $230K *

Unlock your potential as a Senior Machine Learning Engineer, driving innovative AI solutions and enhancing performance across complex workflows. Collaborate with diverse teams to shape the future of A...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $180K *

Shape the future of supply chain optimization by designing intelligent agents that enhance delivery and fulfillment processes. Collaborate with cutting-edge technologies to drive efficiency and accura...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$120K - $145K *

Drive the vision and strategy for data applications, transforming complex data into actionable insights. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful products while mentoring others an...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by leveraging advanced analytics to enhance Army logistics. Collaborate on high-impact projects, develop innovative solutions, and drive improvements in materiel readiness through...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $118K *

Advance the future of data science by transforming complex datasets into actionable insights. Collaborate with teams to prepare and analyze geospatial data, ensuring clarity and accuracy for model dev...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$210K - $250K *

Lead the development of integrated Security Analytics, transforming data into actionable insights for decision-making. Collaborate with executive leadership to enhance security posture amidst evolving...

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Execute data-driven strategies by analyzing complex datasets, developing machine learning models, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver actionable insights that enhance decision-mak...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

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.