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.
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.
$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...
3 weeks ago
$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
Senior Machine Learning Engineer
$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
Senior Machine Learning Engineer
$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
Sr Data Scientist - Fleet Planning
$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
Data Scientist, Principal - AI Product Engineering
$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
Data Scientist, Principal - AI Product Engineering
$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
Data Scientist, Principal - AI Product Engineering
$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
Data Scientist, Principal - AI Product Engineering
$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
Data Scientist, Principal - AI Product Engineering
$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
Sr Data Scientist - Fleet Planning
$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
$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
Senior Applied Scientist, GEOS Science Team
$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
Senior Manager, Consumer Analytics
$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
Staff Machine Learning Engineer
$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
Staff Machine Learning Engineer
$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
Staff Machine Learning Engineer
$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
Business Data Scientist, YouTube Ads, Finance Revenue Analytics and Forecasting
$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
Data Scientist - Simulation (Secret cleared)
$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
Senior Data Scientist - Top SECRET - ONSITE
$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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Senior Machine Learning Engineer, Payments
$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...
Reposted 4 weeks ago
Lead Research Data Scientist, Learning Frontiers
$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
Senior/Staff Machine Learning Research Engineer, General Agents, Enterprise GenAI
$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...
Reposted today
Senior/Staff Machine Learning Research Engineer, General Agents, Enterprise GenAI
$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...
Reposted today
Lead Machine Learning Engineer
$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
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.