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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$125K - $160K *

Transform your career by building scalable data pipelines that drive critical business decisions. Collaborate across teams to create reliable datasets and optimize performance in a fast-paced environm...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $145K *

Pioneer the development of a cutting-edge data platform using Azure and Microsoft Fabric. Design and implement data pipelines, models, and reporting layers to support a key enterprise initiative, driv...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$207K - $244K *

Join a team that's redefining AI systems for background checks. As an ML Engineer, you'll design, deploy, and monitor production ML services that enhance accuracy and efficiency, collaborating closely...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$176K - $207K *

Join a team that's building cutting-edge ML systems to enhance AI-driven background checks. You'll design, deploy, and monitor production services that improve accuracy and efficiency, collaborating c...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K *

Lead the charge in transforming data into actionable insights through advanced analytics and machine learning. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive fleet performance and deliver impactful...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$150K - $180K *

Unlock potential by leading the development of innovative AI applications. Collaborate across teams to translate cutting-edge research into impactful products, driving AI solutions from concept to dep...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Unlock potential by leading the development of innovative AI applications. Collaborate across teams to translate cutting-edge research into impactful products, driving business outcomes through genera...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Pioneer the development of innovative AI applications, leading cross-functional teams to translate advanced research into impactful products. Drive technical direction and optimize AI solutions for en...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Champion the development of innovative AI applications, driving technical direction and collaboration across teams to transform cutting-edge research into impactful products that enhance customer expe...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Champion the development of innovative AI applications, leading cross-functional teams to translate advanced research into impactful products. Drive the technical direction and ensure the successful d...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K *

Unlock insights as a Senior Data Scientist, driving fleet analytics and ML systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transform data into impactful decisions, enhancing performance and innova...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by leveraging your expertise in big data technologies and analytics. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovative solutions, utilizing advanced statistical models and d...

2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$167K - $226K *

Drive optimization models for site selection and network design, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver actionable insights. Lead initiatives in AI tooling and mentor scientists, ensurin...

2 weeks ago

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

$140K - $173K *

Join us to lead advanced analytics initiatives, driving consumer insights and strategic brand decisions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize business performance and foster talent deve...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$232K - $258K *

Join a team that's redefining rider pricing through advanced machine learning. Lead the development of innovative algorithms that optimize pricing strategies, driving revenue growth and enhancing ride...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$232K - $258K *

Advance Uber's rider pricing strategies by leading a team to develop innovative machine learning and optimization techniques, impacting billions of rides globally and driving revenue growth through sc...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$232K - $258K *

Champion advanced machine learning to optimize rider pricing, driving revenue growth and enhancing mobility solutions. Lead a dynamic team to innovate algorithms impacting billions of rides globally...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$138K - $197K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of data-driven decision-making. Leverage your analytical expertise to influence strategic initiatives and drive growth within a dynamic business environment, coll...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$89K - $170K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of decision science by developing innovative models for workforce resource allocation. Collaborate with experts to optimize operations and enhance organizational r...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$125K - $150K *

Optimize mission-critical data environments by leveraging advanced data science techniques. Collaborate in an Agile setting to analyze large datasets, develop innovative solutions, and enhance data pr...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$191K - $223K *

Join our innovative Payments team to develop AI-driven solutions that enhance payment experiences, prevent fraud, and optimize transaction processes, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$207K - $300K *

Lead the charge in leveraging data analytics to enhance educational impact through AI-driven product experiences. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define metrics, evaluate learning efficacy...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$290K - $363K *

Drive the development of production-ready AI agents, addressing high-impact enterprise needs. Collaborate across the agent lifecycle, from design to deployment, ensuring solutions are scalable and rob...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$290K - $363K *

Unlock potential by designing and deploying innovative AI agents that drive enterprise solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to bridge cutting-edge technology with real-world applications...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$126K - $136K *

Transform application deployment processes by managing, automating, and optimizing releases across environments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure reliability, scalability, and efficie...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 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.