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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$267K - $297K *

Lead the charge in shaping the ML strategy for Consumer Incentives, driving innovation and optimizing customer experiences through advanced AI/ML systems. Collaborate across teams to deliver impactful...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Transportation

$267K - $297K *

Champion innovation in machine learning by shaping strategies that enhance consumer incentives. Lead cross-functional initiatives to optimize decision-making and drive sustainable growth through advan...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Transportation

$267K - $297K *

Elevate the technical vision for machine learning in Consumer Incentives, driving strategic initiatives that enhance personalization and optimize decision-making. Lead cross-functional teams to delive...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Transportation

$200K - $260K *

Drive innovation in robotics by leading the implementation of learning-based manipulation techniques in high-mix assembly environments. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance production capabiliti...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$122K - $165K *

Shape optimization solutions that drive strategic decisions across operations. Lead the development of large-scale mathematical models, integrating data and decision systems to enhance pricing, invent...

1 week ago

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

$170K - $190K *

Lead and develop a high-impact data science team, driving analytics solutions that empower data-driven decision-making across business units while managing stakeholder relationships and ensuring quali...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$164K - $282K *

Lead the design and deployment of AI-driven evidence extraction workflows, enhancing clinical development in Neuroscience. Collaborate across teams to create scalable tools that improve data analysis...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$164K - $282K *

Drive your career with a pivotal role leading AI-enabled evidence extraction for Neuroscience R&D. Collaborate across teams to develop scalable tools that enhance clinical decision-making and improve...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$164K - $282K *

Drive innovation by leading AI-enabled evidence extraction for Neuroscience R&D. Collaborate across teams to develop scalable tools that enhance clinical decision-making and improve patient outcomes t...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$135K - $150K *

Join a team that's redefining media analytics. Lead data-driven campaigns, optimize strategies, and deliver actionable insights for clients. You'll engage with diverse stakeholders and leverage advanc...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$92K - $203K *

Optimize AI-driven solutions by leveraging advanced analytics and programming skills. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop innovative tools that enhance operational efficiency and addres...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$105K - $115K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement robust data solutions, optimizing data architecture and governance practices while mentoring peers and driving innovation in data engine...

2 weeks ago

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

$242K - $275K *

Lead the charge in developing and deploying robust containerized software, manage CI/CD workflows, and grow a cohesive engineering team to enhance customer security operations and software delivery ac...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $135K *

Unlock your potential as a technical leader, driving advanced analytics and machine learning solutions that enhance consumer sales and pricing strategies. Own the end-to-end data science lifecycle whi...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$140K - $190K *

Transform legal research by leading a dynamic AI engineering team to modernize KeyCite. Drive innovation in AI capabilities and backend systems while fostering collaboration across teams to enhance le...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$175K - $245K *

Unlock potential by transforming complex data into reliable, user-friendly datasets. Collaborate with engineers and researchers to enhance data quality and accessibility, ensuring efficient support fo...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $110K *

Engage with cross-functional teams to design and deliver impactful BI solutions. Transform raw data into trusted analytics assets, enhancing decision-making and user experience across the enterprise w...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$143K - $214K *

Elevate our analytics capabilities by leading the Databricks platform and BI ecosystem. Drive innovation in AI/BI, ensuring governance and seamless integration across enterprise tools while enhancing...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$250K - $350K *

Lead the charge in ensuring production agents excel, developing observability tools, evaluation frameworks, and continuous improvement loops while navigating the full ML lifecycle with rigorous techni...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$250K - $350K *

Shape the future of agentic AI by developing scalable ML systems that ensure reliable agent performance. Collaborate across teams to build observability tools, design evaluation frameworks, and naviga...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to advancing clinical research through statistical expertise. Collaborate with medical professionals to design, analyze, and report on clinical studies, ensuring complianc...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by driving AI security marketing initiatives, creating demos, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance product visibility and adoption. Serve as the technical voice fo...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$190K - $240K *

Unlock the potential of advanced analytics and AI/GenAI by bridging commercial needs with technical solutions. Lead a team to drive innovation, enhance decision-making, and ensure impactful implementa...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$170K - $200K *

Drive transformational change by designing and implementing AI-powered tools that automate workflows across various business functions. Own end-to-end system architecture, collaborate with analysts, a...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$170K - $200K *

Drive the transformation of business operations with AI-powered tools, overseeing the design, development, and deployment of innovative automation solutions to enhance efficiency and reliability acros...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

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.