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.
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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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$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
Senior Applied AI/ML Engineer (TS/SCI)
$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
Sr Data Engineer-Sr Consultant- AI&E
$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
Senior Applied AI Product Manager
$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...
3 weeks ago
Senior Applied AI Product Manager
$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...
3 weeks ago
Senior Applied AI Product Manager
$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
Applied Scientist II, Predictive Targeting
$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
Senior Software Engineer, IR Data Products
$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
$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
$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
Staff Machine Learning Engineer, Ads Forecasting & Scenarios
$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...
2 days ago
$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
$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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$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...
4 days ago
Senior Associate Data Scientist
$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...
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Sr. Staff Data Scientist, Lending
$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
Principal Data Scientist - Advanced Analytics
$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
Principal Data Scientist - Advanced Analytics
$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...
2 weeks ago
$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...
2 weeks ago
$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
$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...
2 weeks ago
$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
$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
$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...
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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.