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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$233K - $350K *

Lead innovative machine learning projects transforming long-form content into engaging ShortForm assets. Oversee multi-modal model development for video insight, safety analysis, and narrative compreh...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $130K *

Join us to design and implement innovative ML applications that automate complex workflows. Collaborate with experts to enhance user experience, integrate tools, and ensure robust performance while sh...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in developing machine learning models to optimize marketing investments, ensuring effective budget allocation and control. Collaborate across teams to enhance decision-making processes...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$168K - $247K *

Champion the advancement of autonomous delivery systems by designing, training, and deploying advanced deep reinforcement learning models to enhance real-time decision making. Drive innovative solutio...

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

$150K - $180K *

Deliver innovative AI products that enhance enterprise operations. Collaborate cross-functionally to define roadmaps and product requirements while driving key features and user validation, shaping th...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in developing and deploying advanced classification systems that enhance model evaluation and feedback. Collaborate with researchers and engineers to optimize performance and ensure re...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$196K - $291K *

Drive the development and deployment of cutting-edge machine learning models to tackle complex challenges. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance products and services, ensuring data quali...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$164K - $282K *

Empower scientific discovery by leading AI solutions in Neuroscience R&D. Drive strategy, build scalable tools, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance research capabilities and improv...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$164K - $282K *

Drive the design and deployment of AI solutions in Neuroscience R&D, translating research needs into scalable tools. Lead multidisciplinary teams to enhance scientific discovery and ensure responsible...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$164K - $282K *

Lead the charge in developing AI solutions for Neuroscience R&D, translating research needs into scalable tools. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance scientific discovery and drive meas...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$164K - $282K *

Lead the design and deployment of AI solutions for Neuroscience R&D, translating research needs into scalable tools. Drive multidisciplinary collaboration, establish evaluation practices, and ensure s...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$164K - $282K *

Engineer innovative AI solutions for Neuroscience R&D, leading cross-functional teams to develop scalable tools that enhance scientific discovery and improve patient outcomes through advanced data int...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$162K - $195K *

Shape the future of personalized intelligence by driving research in novel algorithms for LLM post-training. Collaborate with top engineers to enhance user experiences through innovative methodologies...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$104K - $171K *

Collaborate with skilled teams to enhance financial data lakes. Design, develop, and maintain high-quality data pipelines that optimize business insights while delivering exceptional products and serv...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$111K - $126K *

Innovate data solutions as a Senior Data Analyst, transforming complex data into actionable insights. Collaborate across teams to enhance product performance and drive strategic decisions using advanc...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$230K - $284K *

Empower the future of mobility by developing ML models that enhance marketplace efficiency, predict key metrics, and optimize pricing strategies through innovative reinforcement learning techniques...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$230K - $284K *

Unlock potential by leveraging ML to enhance marketplace efficiency through innovative modeling and collaboration with cross-functional teams, driving impactful insights and strategic recommendations...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$160K - $200K *

Deliver innovative data-driven solutions by analyzing complex datasets to support mission objectives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize data flow, ensure compliance, and enhance oper...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$138K - $165K *

Lead the charge in developing AI-driven tools that enhance Engineering workflows, accelerate decision-making, and deliver measurable productivity gains across the product lifecycle, while mentoring an...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $155K *

Engage in advanced analytics and AI/ML initiatives, leading product development to drive measurable business impact. Collaborate cross-functionally to translate complex challenges into scalable soluti...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $155K *

Empower Engineering teams by leading AI/ML initiatives that enhance productivity, streamline workflows, and deliver impactful insights across the product lifecycle, while mentoring peers and driving c...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$138K - $165K *

Elevate your career by leading AI/ML initiatives that drive productivity and innovation. Collaborate cross-functionally to develop scalable solutions, influence stakeholders, and deliver measurable bu...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in shaping data-driven strategies and analytics solutions, driving innovation and collaboration across teams to enhance decision-making and optimize business outcomes in a dynamic insu...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$102K - $199K *

Join a team that's pioneering AI research to tackle national security challenges. Collaborate with multidisciplinary experts to innovate and deploy cutting-edge AI solutions, shaping the future of tec...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$123K - $218K *

Take ownership of complex project delivery across multiple teams, ensuring timely execution of high-stakes initiatives. Collaborate with engineers and researchers to optimize project management practi...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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.