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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$120K - $145K *

Join a dynamic team as you shape data architecture and drive insights. You'll design and optimize dbt models, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and innovate workflows to enhance our AI-powered...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $140K *

Drive impactful data-driven decisions by leveraging analytics to support government clients in addressing critical challenges. Collaborate with a skilled team to develop innovative solutions and enhan...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Transform data into actionable insights by developing advanced analytics and machine learning models. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive business impact and enhance decision-making throu...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$62K - $141K *

Unlock the potential of data as you analyze complex datasets to drive impactful solutions. Collaborate with clients, mentor teams, and leverage advanced tools to transform insights into actionable str...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$114K - $182K *

Empower innovative advancements in AI assurance as a Data Scientist. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to design experiments, analyze AI systems, and derive actionable insights from research, c...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Transform data into actionable insights by developing algorithms and tools for data manipulation and visualization. Lead research initiatives to address critical operational challenges in robotics, au...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$114K - $182K *

Join a team that's advancing AI assurance through insightful evaluation of models. Design and implement ML experiments, analyze deep learning systems, and contribute to impactful research that shapes...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$125K - $154K *

Lead the development and implementation of advanced machine learning models to enhance personal banking products, driving innovation through data analysis and collaboration across business lines while...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Deliver impactful data solutions by leading enterprise data management and analytics initiatives. Collaborate across teams to enhance Supply Chain performance through effective data governance, risk a...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in designing and optimizing data solutions for an enterprise customer profile platform, leveraging cloud-native technologies and modern practices to enhance data accessibility and perf...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$252K - $336K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance AI models for customer-specific workflows. Leverage your expertise in post-training and evaluation to drive model quality and reliability, collaborating with researchers...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$252K - $336K *

Drive the adaptation of advanced AI models to meet customer-specific needs, ensuring reliable workflows and high-quality outputs through expert post-training and evaluation techniques in a collaborati...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$91K - $163K *

Optimize and enhance our data architecture by migrating a legacy data warehouse to a modern cloud-based environment, using advanced tools and agile methodologies for seamless data integration and acce...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Lead and innovate cutting-edge generative models, bridging ML research and customer applications in biotech and pharmaceuticals. Drive technical deployments, ensuring scientific impact while collabora...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$97K - $170K *

Lead data-driven initiatives to enhance monitoring, evaluation, and learning systems, collaborating with diverse teams to analyze real-world data and inform impactful public health strategies across m...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Champion data-driven solutions by analyzing large datasets, developing ETL workflows, and applying advanced statistical techniques to uncover insights. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure data acc...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $240K *

Unlock the potential of data as you lead teams in developing algorithms and analytical solutions. Collaborate with clients to transform complex datasets into actionable insights, driving impactful dec...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$200K - $240K *

Champion data-driven solutions by leveraging machine learning and AI to transform complex datasets into actionable insights, guiding teams and clients in diverse sectors to make informed decisions and...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $180K *

Engineer advanced protein design models and collaborate with experts to innovate in AI Drug Discovery, driving the development of candidate antibody therapeutics through deep learning and systems biol...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $140K *

Lead the transformation of data-driven decision-making in Sales & Service. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance client experience through predictive models, AI, and robust data frameworks, while...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $140K *

Elevate operational efficiency by leading data-driven transformations in Sales & Service. Drive predictive modeling and analytics to enhance client experiences, collaborating cross-functionally to est...

North York, ONIn-Person

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Engage in advanced AI research and model development across text, image, and speech modalities. Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver impactful solutions that address complex challenges and drive...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Explore innovative AI solutions by developing state-of-the-art models across text, image, and speech. Collaborate with diverse teams to tackle complex use cases and drive impactful research projects t...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$98K - $122K *

Empower the growth of a cutting-edge experimentation function within the Sportsbook Commercial team, driving data-driven insights and personalization efforts to enhance customer retention and loyalty...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$217K - $255K *

Advance your career by developing innovative portfolio models and analytical solutions with a high-performing team. Collaborate across departments to deliver sophisticated investment products that enh...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.