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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Senior Machine Learning Engineer, Government (IL5)
$200K - $260K *
Engineer cutting-edge ML systems within a DoD IL5 boundary, ensuring Azure OpenAI performs optimally. Collaborate on model deployment, evaluation, and secure data management while adhering to strict c...
1 week ago
Senior Data & AI Platform Engineer
$125K - $150K *
Join a dynamic team to design and build a robust data platform that enhances product performance and supports AI initiatives, ensuring data integrity and accessibility for internal and customer-facing...
3 weeks ago
Senior Technical Program Manager
$145K - $175K *
Shape the future of AI-driven security by leading complex programs that integrate cutting-edge research, engineering, and operations. Drive impactful initiatives that enhance cybersecurity capabilitie...
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Senior Technical Program Manager
$120K - $145K *
Lead the delivery of complex AI-native security initiatives, bridging AI research and security operations. Drive cross-functional programs, manage risks, and ensure compliance while communicating effe...
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Principal Data Scientist, User Ecosystem
$313K - $365K *
Unlock potential by shaping the future of consumer insights through advanced data science. Lead measurement and modeling strategies to enhance user engagement and community dynamics, driving impactful...
1 week ago
Senior Staff Machine Learning Performance Engineer
$244K - $413K *
Optimize performance for autonomous driving AI by enhancing training speed and efficiency across thousands of accelerators. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to tackle bottlenecks and implement...
4 days ago
$155K *
Transform complex challenges into impactful software solutions. Collaborate with engineers, designers, and justice leaders to drive product strategy and execution, enhancing the criminal justice syste...
2 days ago
$150K - $180K *
Accelerate innovation in document verification by leading a team of data scientists. Drive technical direction, oversee ML lifecycle, and ensure high-quality solutions that meet business needs while m...
3 weeks ago
$150K - $180K *
Elevate your career by leading innovative document verification solutions. Drive technical direction, mentor data scientists, and ensure quality across the ML lifecycle while collaborating with cross...
3 weeks ago
$150K - $180K *
Grow your career with a leading role in computer vision and machine learning, guiding teams through the ML lifecycle to enhance document verification solutions while collaborating with engineering and...
3 weeks ago
$150K - $180K *
Transform document verification solutions by leading ML projects, guiding data scientists, and ensuring high-quality model performance throughout the lifecycle. Collaborate with cross-functional teams...
3 weeks ago
$160K - $190K *
Pioneer innovative document verification solutions by leading a team of data scientists. Oversee the entire ML lifecycle, ensuring quality and performance while collaborating with engineering and prod...
3 weeks ago
$135K - $160K *
Elevate the data foundation by building robust pipelines and models that ensure accuracy and reliability. This hands-on role requires ownership of complex transformations and collaboration with teams...
2 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Unlock potential by designing and deploying predictive models that enhance business insights, ensuring effective data-driven decision-making through collaboration with stakeholders across teams and ma...
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Senior Engineer, Data Engineering
$144K - $165K *
Unlock potential by owning data architecture and reliability across domains. Collaborate with an AI-first team to design robust data pipelines, enhance analytics, and drive impactful solutions in a dy...
3 days ago
Principal Decision Scientist, Strategic Partner Analytics
$159K - $190K *
Join a team that's redefining analytics solutions, driving revenue growth through strategic insights and trusted partnerships. Leverage your expertise to elevate performance and mentor others in a dyn...
3 weeks ago
Senior Business Intelligence Analyst
$150K - $175K *
Drive impactful solutions by collaborating with teams to identify software needs, prioritize tool development, and leverage AI for streamlined, secure internal tools that enhance finance and investmen...
1 month ago
Senior Director, AI-Ready Data
$364K - $500K+*
Elevate your career by leading the transition to an AI-ready data platform. Oversee a global team to establish a unified data foundation, driving governance and innovation while collaborating with cro...
1 week ago
Data Scientist and/or Systems Analyst
$145K - $220K *
Join a dynamic team to drive AI/ML solutions leveraging biological datasets. Contribute technical leadership, develop innovative software architectures, and collaborate across disciplines to enhance n...
2 days ago
Senior Applied Machine Learning Scientist, Generative AI Model Validation ATH# 5480
$90K - $156K *
Lead a dynamic team in validating cutting-edge AI models, focusing on Generative AI and Deep Learning. Drive innovation, ensure compliance, and collaborate with stakeholders to enhance model performan...
1 week ago
Senior Applied Machine Learning Scientist, Generative AI Model Validation ATH# 5480
$90K - $156K *
Lead a dynamic team in validating AI models, focusing on Generative AI and Deep Learning. Drive innovation and compliance while collaborating with internal partners to ensure models meet regulatory st...
1 week ago
$110K - $180K *
Unlock potential by designing and implementing advanced data pipelines and analytics for Naval operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data architecture and support mission-crit...
1 week ago
Senior/Staff FDE - Synthetic Data Generation
$180K - $320K *
Accelerate impactful AI initiatives by leading synthetic data projects, enhancing model performance through strategic experimentation and scalable solutions, while collaborating with cross-functional...
Reposted 4 weeks ago
Senior/Staff FDE - Synthetic Data Generation
$180K - $320K *
Transform complex AI challenges into effective synthetic data strategies. Lead technical execution across the delivery lifecycle, enhancing model performance through innovative data generation and eva...
4 weeks ago
Senior Software Engineer - ML Infrastructure
$179K - $268K *
Join our team to build robust data pipelines and machine learning infrastructure that transform driving data into actionable insights, enhancing autonomy behavior understanding across software release...
1 week 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.