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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$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

$128K - $176K *

Design and implement scalable data pipelines and machine learning models, collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize ad performance and tackle complex data challenges in a fast-paced enviro...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$79K - $156K *

Unlock potential by leveraging advanced analytics and machine learning to analyze complex datasets, drive strategic decisions, and enhance operational efficiency within a collaborative team environmen...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$171K - $222K *

Transform the future of software development by designing AI-driven tools that enhance code understanding and navigation, impacting millions of developers globally. Own the end-to-end process from res...

Yesterday

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

$171K - $222K *

Transform the future of AI by leading innovative research in continual learning and memory-augmented architectures, impacting millions of developers through cutting-edge machine learning solutions and...

Yesterday

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

$173K - $242K *

Optimize machine learning systems for personalized experiences, driving innovation from research to production. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop scalable models and ensure high-quali...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$120K - $145K *

Lead the AI/ML product strategy across diverse healthcare integrations, driving innovation and collaboration with cross-functional teams to enhance customer value and revenue growth through data-drive...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $155K *

Lead the AI/ML product strategy across multiple business units, driving integration and data-centric solutions that enhance customer value and revenue growth through innovative workflows and collabora...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Drive the AI/ML product strategy across diverse healthcare integrations, collaborating with cross-functional teams to transform complex data into impactful solutions that enhance customer value and re...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Lead the strategy and execution of paid social media initiatives, driving customer acquisition and revenue growth through innovative campaigns and influencer partnerships while optimizing performance...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's redefining paid social strategies to drive customer acquisition and revenue growth. Lead innovative campaigns, manage influencer partnerships, and leverage analytics to optimize per...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$92K - $166K *

Advance data science solutions by leading design, development, and deployment efforts. Collaborate with mission operators and stakeholders to optimize analytics for government objectives, ensuring hig...

2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$92K - $166K *

Transform your career by developing data pipelines and workflows to support advanced sensor data management. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance with data standards and enhance operational eff...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$150K - $180K *

Lead the scientific direction for our forecasting platform, guiding teams to enhance demand forecasting accuracy and scalability. This hands-on role requires deep expertise in time-series analysis and...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$150K - $180K *

Innovate generative modeling technology to enhance simulation environments, driving advancements in machine learning and computer vision. Collaborate with teams to create realistic, controllable data...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$117K - $201K *

Lead the charge in developing an AI-Reasoning platform to transform drug discovery. Collaborate with scientists to harness multimodal data, enhancing decision-making and accelerating therapeutic advan...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $154K *

Unlock potential by leveraging advanced AI/ML techniques to drive innovation in personal banking. Collaborate across teams to analyze complex datasets, develop machine learning models, and enhance bus...

Toronto, ONRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$143K - $214K *

Lead data-driven insights in bioinformatics and clinical data analysis, integrating complex datasets to support drug discovery and development in cardiovascular, renal, and metabolism research. Collab...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$216K - $270K *

Innovate safe AI systems by researching post-training methods to enhance safety, robustness, and alignment. Collaborate cross-functionally to translate findings into actionable safety standards and be...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$104K - $130K *

Pioneer advanced analytics solutions to drive impactful business decisions, translating complex problems into scalable models. Collaborate across teams to enhance operational workflows and deliver dat...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

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.