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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$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...

1 week ago

  •   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...

1 week ago

  •   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

$135K - $160K *

Lead the charge in enhancing AI safety by developing robust mitigation tools, evaluating system efficiencies across diverse domains, and implementing effective communication strategies to ensure cross...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $190K *

Innovate and lead the development of advanced analytics and AI capabilities, transforming data into impactful business outcomes. Shape strategy, build talent, and establish partnerships to drive high...

2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$142K - $193K *

Help us revolutionize life sciences by developing AI models that enhance clinical trial operations and agentic reasoning. Collaborate with experts to create impactful solutions that transform therapeu...

2 weeks ago

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

$150K - $180K *

Empower innovation by building agentic systems atop advanced LLMs, driving marketing automation and consumer insights. Collaborate with design to create impactful AI features and ensure real customer...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$138K - $197K *

Champion data-driven solutions by analyzing complex problems, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and leveraging advanced analytics to enhance product performance and user experience in a dynam...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion data-driven decision-making by transforming insights into actionable reports and dashboards. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance performance, optimize strategies, and drive bus...

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3 weeks ago

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

$180K *

Unlock innovative solutions as a Senior Data Scientist, tackling complex challenges in finance, economics, and healthcare. Collaborate with teams to leverage cutting-edge technology and drive impactfu...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$250K - $286K *

Join a team that's redefining customer interactions through AI and ML. Collaborate with cross-functional experts to develop innovative solutions that enhance user experiences and drive impactful resul...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$229K - $262K *

Unlock potential by leading a cross-functional team to develop AI-driven solutions that enhance customer interactions, leveraging advanced technologies and machine learning to deliver innovative, scal...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$250K - $286K *

Take ownership of AI-driven product development by leveraging advanced ML and NLP technologies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to innovate and enhance customer experiences for millions, utili...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$105K - $148K *

Elevate consumer insights by leading innovative research initiatives that drive product development and foster a consumer-centric culture within R&D. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Transform business needs into impactful AI/ML solutions by collaborating with stakeholders, developing innovative technologies, and ensuring alignment with enterprise standards for responsible AI...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.