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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$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$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

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$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...

RemoteRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$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

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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...

California City, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$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...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$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...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$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

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$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

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$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...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$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...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$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

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

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.