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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$130K - $155K *

Unlock your potential by designing and deploying enterprise-scale Generative AI solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create impactful AI applications that drive measurable business ou...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$172K - $210K *

Shape the future of ad science by developing and optimizing machine learning models and infrastructure, enhancing performance and cost-efficiency in a vibrant, innovative team dedicated to tackling co...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $115K *

Lead the charge in data-driven decision-making by developing predictive models and insights that enhance retail finance operations. Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize performance and drive str...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$200K - $280K *

Drive innovation by tackling complex ML challenges to enhance enterprise workflows. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop proactive AI solutions that boost productivity and improve user e...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $110K *

Unlock your potential by building modern analytics solutions with Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, and SQL. Collaborate across teams to deliver data-driven insights and support decision-making through effe...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$93K - $159K *

Champion data modernization efforts by developing and optimizing data pipelines, ensuring effective integration of complex data for analytics, and collaborating with stakeholders to enhance data infra...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$138K - $165K *

Drive innovation by leading the development of a cutting-edge platform that empowers pharma and biopharma clients to achieve transformative outcomes through advanced technology and data-driven insight...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $155K *

Lead the charge in building and scaling a transformative platform for pharma and biopharma, ensuring high-impact outcomes through innovative engineering and collaboration with cross-functional teams...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$145K - $175K *

Champion the development of our core platform, leading end-to-end engineering efforts to deliver innovative solutions for pharma and biopharma clients, ensuring scalability, reliability, and user-cent...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$165K - $180K *

Join us to drive innovative AI solutions in a secure environment, developing scalable data architectures and enhancing cybersecurity initiatives. Collaborate with diverse teams to deliver impactful da...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$160K - $180K *

Advance media campaign performance by leveraging advanced analytics and data-driven insights. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize strategies and mentor the data science team, driving i...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$148K - $244K *

Transform the ad experience by advancing machine learning algorithms with a talented team. Drive foundational research, leverage real-time user data, and collaborate across teams to deliver impactful...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$148K - $244K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of machine learning to enhance personalized ad experiences. Join a top-tier team to innovate and productionalize cutting-edge recommendation algorithms fueled by r...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$148K - $244K *

Shape the future of personalized advertising by advancing innovative ML algorithms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance user experience and drive impactful results using large-scale dat...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$108K - $160K *

Transform employee experiences by designing and developing scalable models using machine learning and statistical methods. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive impactful solutions and comm...

2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that drives impactful data analysis and modernization efforts, leading initiatives to optimize enterprise data processes and guide junior analysts while creating a scalable foundation for...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$133K - $223K *

Innovate robust ML/AI solutions for IT by bridging development and production, ensuring reliability and sustainability of systems through cutting-edge MLOps practices and collaborative development acr...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$133K - $223K *

Lead the design and operationalization of ML/AI solutions, ensuring production readiness and supportability. Collaborate with IT teams to solve business challenges and drive innovation through scalabl...

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Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$142K - $161K *

Join us to ensure the highest quality standards for our FDA-cleared AI clinical platform. Collaborate across teams to drive software design quality, manage regulatory compliance, and enhance post-mark...

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1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$170K - $230K *

Empower clients by developing advanced NLP features and data models, transforming multilingual communications into actionable insights. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive AI solutions fr...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$132K - $338K *

Engage in pioneering agentic AI research while translating findings into robust production systems. Drive innovation through applied research, engineering practices, and collaboration with interdiscip...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$132K - $338K *

Join a team that's pushing the boundaries of AI by transforming cutting-edge research into robust production systems, ensuring reliability and innovation in agentic AI applications while collaborating...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$132K - $338K *

Advance your career by bridging AI research and engineering, translating innovative concepts into production-ready solutions while tackling complex agentic AI challenges and contributing to state-of-t...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$132K - $338K *

Investigate and translate cutting-edge agentic AI research into production-ready services. Collaborate with engineers to integrate solutions, ensuring alignment with real-world applications while cont...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$132K - $338K *

Join as a Senior Advanced AI Research Engineer, exploring cutting-edge AI systems. Transform innovative research into deployable solutions while collaborating with engineers and stakeholders, driving...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

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.