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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$188K - $244K *

Elevate interactive experiences by designing AI agent systems in Unity, driving innovation through collaboration, and leading advanced initiatives in real-time environments to enhance gaming and simul...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in optimizing high-performance ML infrastructure, balancing hands-on development with strategic direction to enhance model training and inference systems vital for operational excellen...

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$111K - $167K *

Join a team that's advancing generative AI by developing and testing innovative workflows. Collaborate with experts to evaluate and enhance AI applications, ensuring quality and performance in practic...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$111K - $167K *

Develop AI workflows by implementing and testing LLM, RAG, and agent-based solutions. Collaborate with teams to evaluate approaches and improve retrieval quality, ensuring effective application of gen...

Framingham, MARemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$254K - $350K *

Lead the charge in optimizing ML training performance for autonomous driving. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance model training efficiency and mentor engineers while shaping the techni...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading analytical projects that transform complex data into actionable insights. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive data-driven decision-making and optimize business outcomes...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$108K - $157K *

Optimize data-driven strategies by transforming raw analytics into actionable insights. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance marketplace dynamics and drive measurable business outcomes i...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$135K - $160K *

Elevate the future of AI/ML engineering by developing cutting-edge knowledge retrieval and NLP technologies. Collaborate with leaders to enhance user experience and drive innovation while owning proje...

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $190K *

Elevate your career by collaborating with cross-functional teams to build innovative applications. Lead initiatives, mentor peers, and architect scalable systems while driving technical excellence and...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$175K - $210K *

Partner with us to define and own the architecture of large-scale machine learning systems, driving innovation and reliability across diverse product areas while mentoring engineers and influencing th...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $110K *

Elevate your career by designing and deploying innovative ML tools. Collaborate with experts to tackle complex data challenges across industries, driving impactful solutions and contributing to cuttin...

Waterloo, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$155K - $315K *

Transform complex networking challenges into solutions by leveraging generative AI and sophisticated data science methodologies. This role combines hands-on technical expertise with leadership in AI-d...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$176K - $200K *

Join a dynamic team as a Senior Data Scientist, leveraging data to shape growth strategies and enhance user engagement through AI-driven insights and experimentation in a collaborative environment...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$208K - $312K *

Transform the future of intelligent agents by designing and integrating AI solutions that enhance user experiences, ensuring reliability and governance while collaborating with cross-functional teams...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$91K - $163K *

Empower innovation by designing and optimizing data pipelines and platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data integrity and governance while leveraging cloud technologies to dri...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$91K - $163K *

Champion innovation by designing and deploying enterprise-scale cloud data solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance healthcare analytics and streamline workflows using cutting-edg...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $200K *

Drive data analysis initiatives by refining metrics and exploring real-world sensor data. Collaborate with technical teams to present findings and develop software tools, enhancing data processing eff...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$115K - $130K *

Unlock innovative strategies in baseball operations by leveraging data science. Collaborate with diverse teams to design predictive models and enhance decision-making processes, driving success across...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$110K - $130K *

Drive innovative machine learning solutions to enhance retail operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement advanced AI strategies, ensuring alignment with business objec...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$95K - $115K *

Transform data into actionable insights by developing predictive models and analytics. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency and guide engineering staff in machine...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$194K - $262K *

Lead the charge in transforming CRM strategies through data-driven insights, causal measurement, and cross-functional collaboration. Drive customer journey design and lifecycle marketing initiatives t...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$172K - $286K *

Join a team that's redefining data science by building innovative models and algorithms. Collaborate across functions to analyze complex datasets, drive business solutions, and leverage cutting-edge t...

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

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by delivering end-to-end ML solutions that drive business impact. Engage stakeholders, manage the lifecycle of models, and translate complex problems into actionable insights, all whi...

Reposted 4 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Optimize AI/ML solutions by engaging stakeholders and transforming business challenges into actionable insights, managing the model lifecycle, and delivering production-ready analytics that drive meas...

Reposted 4 days ago

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

$150K - $180K *

Unlock your potential by developing high-throughput inference systems, optimizing real-time processing, and enhancing reliability across diverse architectures within a collaborative, innovative enviro...

Reposted 1 month 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.