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.
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.
$120K - $145K *
Elevate your career by designing and optimizing scalable data pipelines using Databricks, Python, and AI models. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data processing workflows and ensure...
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$171K - $222K *
Empower our team by conducting data analysis and building ML models for supply optimization. Collaborate across functions to drive impactful projects that enhance traffic monetization while ensuring a...
2 weeks ago
$112K - $135K *
Unlock the potential of data by leveraging advanced analytics and machine learning. Collaborate with a dynamic team to develop innovative solutions that drive impactful insights and support mission-cr...
1 week ago
Senior Applied AI Software Engineer
$150K - $210K *
Contribute to advanced AI solutions by designing and implementing LLM-powered applications, ensuring end-to-end deployment, and collaborating across teams to tackle key business challenges effectively...
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Lead Product Data Scientist, Agents
$172K - $258K *
Join a dynamic team to shape AI-driven product measurement strategies, leveraging advanced analytics to evaluate agent performance and customer value. Collaborate across functions to influence product...
Yesterday
Principal Scientist, Data Science and AI - Princeton, NJ
$180K - $260K *
Unlock cutting-edge innovation in Data Science and AI. As a Principal Scientist, you'll lead the design of scalable data pipelines and analytical frameworks, driving impactful discoveries in human hea...
Reposted 4 weeks ago
$135K - $170K *
Innovate data solutions that empower decision-making across teams. As a key member of the engineering team, you'll design and maintain data products, ensuring quality and accessibility for analytics a...
3 weeks ago
Senior AI Data & Analytics Engineer II
$137K - $231K *
Lead the charge in architecting a robust data infrastructure that powers AI and analytics. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transform complex business challenges into scalable data solutions...
2 weeks ago
Senior AI Data & Analytics Engineer II
$137K - $231K *
Accelerate your career by architecting data solutions that drive AI and analytics at scale. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transform complex business challenges into impactful data product...
2 weeks ago
Senior AI Data & Analytics Engineer II
$137K - $231K *
Help us build a robust data foundation for AI and analytics at scale. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to architect data pipelines and models, transforming complex business challenges into impa...
2 weeks ago
Senior AI Data & Analytics Engineer II
$137K - $231K *
Unlock potential by architecting robust data infrastructures that drive AI and analytics. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transform complex business challenges into scalable data solutions...
1 week ago
Data Scientist - AI and Data Science Engineer I
$80K - $95K *
Shape the future of cybersecurity analytics! As a crucial member of the AI & Data team, you will develop data ontologies, build machine learning models, and analyze cyber data, collaborating with dive...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Senior Machine Learning Engineer (Applied Intelligence)
$220K - $292K *
Drive innovation by bridging ML research and production operations, transforming prototypes into reliable systems. Collaborate across teams to ensure AI applications operate seamlessly in manufacturin...
2 weeks ago
Data Scientist, Robotaxi Performance & Capability
$120K - $145K *
Join a dynamic team to analyze real-world driving data, guiding AI Driver development and ensuring safe, reliable driverless services. Collaborate across teams to shape metrics, assess performance gap...
4 days ago
Principal Data Scientist (Remote)
$112K - $193K *
Advance your career by developing predictive credit models and collaborating cross-functionally to enhance risk strategies. Drive innovation through data engineering and ensure compliance while monito...
1 week ago
Senior AI Engineer - Agentic AI & Generative AI
$150K - $180K *
Transform business processes by delivering next-gen AI solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and deploy enterprise-scale AI applications, focusing on integration and o...
3 weeks ago
Senior AI Engineer - Agentic AI & Generative AI
$150K - $180K *
Drive your career forward by designing and deploying cutting-edge AI solutions that enhance business processes through innovative Generative and Agentic AI technologies, collaborating with cross-funct...
3 weeks ago
Senior AI Engineer - Agentic AI & Generative AI
$135K - $160K *
Drive the development and integration of advanced AI solutions, focusing on Generative and Agentic AI applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transform business processes through inno...
3 weeks ago
Senior AI Engineer - Agentic AI & Generative AI
$130K - $155K *
Unlock potential by designing and deploying enterprise-scale AI applications that enhance business processes through Generative and Agentic AI solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ope...
3 weeks ago
$150K - $180K *
Empower your career by developing impactful data solutions that enhance patient experiences and drive business outcomes in a collaborative, innovative environment focused on data science and advanced...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$100K - $150K *
Unlock your potential as a Mid-Level Data Scientist, leveraging big data technologies to analyze complex datasets and deliver actionable insights. Collaborate on innovative solutions while maintaining...
2 days ago
$90K - $210K *
Elevate national security solutions by developing advanced data models, conducting rigorous evaluations, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to solve real-world challenges through AI and mac...
Reposted 1 month ago
$90K - $210K *
Join a team that's driving innovation in data science through rigorous analysis, algorithm development, and collaboration to enhance AI and machine learning systems for national security applications...
Reposted 1 month ago
Staff Machine Learning Engineer
$183K - $244K *
Drive the technical vision for ML data and training platforms, leading initiatives across teams to enhance architecture, scalability, and reproducibility of machine learning models while mentoring eng...
3 days ago
$80K - $95K *
Transform data into insights as you lead strategic projects in the energy sector, collaborating with clients to evaluate impacts of innovative strategies. Leverage your analytical skills to support de...
1 month ago
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.