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 AI Engineer with RAG and Agentic architectures
$138K - $165K *
Lead the charge in designing and deploying cutting-edge LLM applications that solve real user challenges. Drive the full AI development lifecycle, ensuring quality and scalability while transforming i...
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Director, AI & Data Science (Marketing Measurement & Effectiveness)
$200K *
Drive impactful marketing measurement strategies, leading a data science team to optimize client outcomes. Engage directly with stakeholders, ensuring rigorous methodologies translate into actionable...
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$80K - $95K *
Unlock potential by leading data-driven insights and measurement strategies to enhance client performance across media channels. Collaborate with teams to deliver actionable analyses and visualization...
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Staff Research Scientist - Post-Training for Agents
$320K - $400K *
Shape the future of AI research by driving innovative projects in reinforcement learning and autonomous agents. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate research into scalable solutions, w...
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Staff Research Scientist - Post-Training for Agents
$320K - $400K *
Unlock potential by driving innovative research in reinforcement learning and autonomous agents, shaping technical direction, and collaborating across teams to translate findings into scalable solutio...
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$110K - $160K *
Elevate your career by owning and evolving a robust data platform. Design scalable infrastructure, build reliable pipelines, and create a foundation for AI applications, ensuring data quality and acce...
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$125K - $205K *
Transform our data ecosystem by designing and evolving scalable infrastructure, ensuring reliable data movement, and building a robust foundation for AI applications. Collaborate with teams to enhance...
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Machine Learning Engineer, SME
$180K - $230K *
Unlock your potential by developing cutting-edge AI and ML solutions, focusing on Large Language Models. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create impactful applications and optimize model per...
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Principal Machine Learning Engineer
$240K - $420K *
Champion the development of cloud-native infrastructure for AI-driven solutions, leading architectural strategy and hands-on implementation across teams to enhance scalability and performance in missi...
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$144K - $220K *
Drive innovative data science solutions by leveraging advanced analytics, machine learning, and cloud technologies to solve complex business problems and enhance decision-making across multiple domain...
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Data Scientist II - Gen AI/Python/AWS/SQL
$73K - $150K *
Elevate your career by leveraging AI and machine learning to solve complex business challenges. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions and drive data-driven decision-m...
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Data Scientist II - Gen AI/Python/AWS/SQL
$73K - $150K *
Innovate data-driven solutions as a Data Scientist II, leveraging AI and machine learning to tackle complex business challenges. Collaborate across teams to transform data into actionable insights in...
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Data Scientist II - Gen AI/Python/AWS/SQL
$73K - $150K *
Elevate your career by leveraging AI and machine learning to solve complex business challenges. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop innovative data solutions and drive actionable insigh...
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Senior AI Researcher - Relational Foundation Models
$150K - $180K *
Join us to architect innovative Relational Foundation Models that enhance enterprise data capabilities. Drive research and development, influence strategy, and mentor teams while contributing to cutti...
1 week ago
$135K - $160K *
Join us to develop and enhance algorithms for cutting-edge AI solutions. Collaborate with engineers and architects to transform innovative ideas into production-ready code, ensuring high-quality stand...
3 weeks ago
$120K - $145K *
Engineer cutting-edge algorithms for AI Cortex, transforming business ideas into production-ready solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance performance and ensure robust engineerin...
3 weeks ago
$127K - $236K *
Drive the design and implementation of AI solutions that enhance operational efficiency and support technology teams. Collaborate with stakeholders to create scalable architectures and ensure reliable...
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$110K - $130K *
Oversee the design and development of clinical databases while ensuring project timelines and quality standards are met. Collaborate across teams to provide technical support and mentor team members...
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$129K - $211K *
Lead innovative engineering solutions by architecting AI-driven data systems, modernizing supply chain processes, and mentoring teams for impactful analytics in manufacturing and logistics environment...
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$120K - $145K *
Champion personalized customer experiences by leading a data science team. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance analytics and machine learning capabilities, driving strategic initiatives that del...
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Data Scientist II - AMZ10564077
$175K - $212K *
Transform data into actionable insights by designing scalable models and automating decision-making processes. Collaborate with stakeholders to analyze trends and validate outcomes, leveraging advance...
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Senior Analytics Engineer - Finance (R6185)
$120K - $190K *
Explore the intersection of finance and technology by leading analytics solutions that empower decision-making across multiple business domains. Shape data products, mentor teams, and drive impactful...
3 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Transform data landscapes by designing and maintaining scalable ETL pipelines. Leverage your expertise in Python, PySpark, and SQL to integrate and analyze diverse data sources, ensuring high-quality...
1 week ago
$110K - $130K *
Empower the development of innovative AI features for medical simulators, enhancing user experience through machine learning, image recognition, and collaboration with engineering teams to deliver imp...
2 weeks ago
Senior Human Performance Researcher - Data Analysis
$110K - $130K *
Lead the charge in athlete-centric research, analyzing complex data to enhance performance and protection in sports. Collaborate across teams to translate findings into actionable insights, shaping th...
2 weeks 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.