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 ML Research Engineer, Post-Training for Personalization
$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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$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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Senior Data Analyst - Office of the Chief Data Officer, Central Analytics
$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
Staff Product Data Scientist, Marketplace Machine Learning
$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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Staff Product Data Scientist, Marketplace Machine Learning
$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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$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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Staff Data Scientist - AI Engineering & Productivity
$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
Staff Data Scientist - AI Engineering & Productivity
$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
Staff Data Scientist - AI Engineering & Productivity
$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
Staff Data Scientist - AI Engineering & Productivity
$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
$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
Member/Senior - R&D Artificial Intelligence (AI) Models, Onsite
$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
Senior Technical Program Manager
$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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$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
Senior Director of Data Science - Data Analytics
$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
Applied Scientist, AWS Applied AI Solutions - Life Sciences
$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
Senior Software Engineer -- Applied AI
$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...
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Product Data Scientist, YouTube Search and Viewer AI
$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
Senior Business Intelligence Analyst
$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...
3 weeks ago
Senior Data Scientist (PhD) - Boston (2027 Start Date)
$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
Senior Manager, Data Science - AI Foundations
$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
Senior Manager, Data Science - AI Foundations
$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
Senior Manager, Data Science - AI Foundations
$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
Senior Scientist, Consumer Science
$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
$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
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.