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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$100K - $165K *

Engineer advanced analytical algorithms, deliver valuable insights, and optimize data-driven solutions. Lead projects utilizing machine learning, data science, and statistical analysis to drive impact...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Unlock your potential as a Data Scientist, bridging data engineering and turbine expertise to enhance fleet reliability, reduce downtime, and deliver actionable insights to leadership. Collaborate acr...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$140K - $205K *

Engage in cutting-edge AI/ML engineering to develop scalable data solutions for Special Operations. Collaborate within a dynamic team to transform complex datasets into actionable insights, enhancing...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Transform healthcare data management by designing and operationalizing scalable platforms. Collaborate on innovative projects while leveraging advanced technologies to enhance client solutions and dri...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$138K - $165K *

Shape the future of AI products by leading strategy, vision, and execution. Drive innovation through collaboration and influence, ensuring exceptional value and responsible practices across diverse bu...

New York, NYRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$138K - $165K *

Drive the end-to-end lifecycle of innovative AI-powered products, shaping strategy and vision while collaborating cross-functionally to deliver exceptional business and customer value through effectiv...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Elevate the future of AI-driven products by leading strategy, vision, and execution. Drive innovation through collaboration and influence, ensuring exceptional value and responsible practices across d...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$142K - $193K *

Unlock the potential of marketing optimization by developing advanced models and algorithms that enhance targeting strategies, driving impactful business outcomes through innovative AI solutions and c...

2 weeks ago

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

$192K - $213K *

Transform data processing by building robust, low-latency pipelines for infrared missions. Collaborate with scientists and engineers to deliver high-quality geospatial data products, ensuring reliabil...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Unlock the potential of data by leveraging advanced analytical skills to drive insights and strategic decisions. Collaborate with teams to extract, analyze, and interpret complex datasets, ensuring im...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive the development and deployment of secure software and workflows in bioinformatics and data science, leveraging DevOps practices to enhance collaboration and efficiency across teams in a dynamic...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$230K - $322K *

Lead the development of machine learning models to enhance advertiser insights, optimizing campaign performance through advanced forecasting and scenario analysis. Collaborate across teams to drive im...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's building cutting-edge AI solutions, developing robust machine-learning models, and ensuring data integrity. Collaborate closely with engineers to create reliable systems that enhanc...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$74K - $130K *

Lead the charge in deploying advanced data science and machine learning tools to tackle complex business challenges. Collaborate with peers to design reusable assets while staying at the forefront of...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$101K - $112K *

Lead the charge in managing complex projects within the Education portfolio, ensuring effective coordination across teams and stakeholders while driving impactful outcomes in higher education and appl...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K *

Lead data science initiatives to enhance business performance through advanced analytics and modeling techniques. Collaborate across teams to leverage customer data, influence decisions, and drive pro...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$210K - $284K *

Transform lending analytics by leading data science initiatives, influencing strategy, and driving impactful insights across multiple teams. Elevate methodologies and foster a culture of experimentati...

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$170K - $200K *

Transform data into actionable insights by leading advanced analytics and experimentation initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive business growth through innovative machine learn...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$170K - $200K *

Unlock potential by leading advanced analytics and experimentation initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and deploy machine learning solutions, driving data-driven decision-ma...

San Antonio, TXRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $192K *

Join a team that's pioneering advanced machine learning solutions, designing scalable data pipelines, and optimizing ad performance in a dynamic, remote-first environment. Collaborate with experts to...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$140K - $192K *

Design and implement scalable data pipelines and ML algorithms to optimize ad performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to tackle complex challenges in a dynamic, remote-first environment f...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$140K - $192K *

Optimize data-driven solutions by designing scalable ML pipelines and algorithms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance ad performance and tackle complex challenges in a fast-paced, remot...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$128K - $176K *

Unlock potential by joining our Data Science team to design scalable data pipelines and implement machine learning algorithms, tackling complex challenges in a collaborative, remote-first environment...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$128K - $176K *

Join a team that's tackling complex challenges in digital advertising by designing scalable data pipelines and implementing machine learning algorithms to optimize performance and efficiency in a fast...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$140K - $192K *

Transform complex data challenges into scalable solutions by designing real-time data pipelines and implementing machine learning algorithms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize ad per...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

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.