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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$160K - $190K *

Optimize large-scale multimodal ML training systems for efficiency and scalability. Collaborate with researchers and engineers to enhance performance metrics and drive innovation across thousands of G...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team to develop AI-driven solutions for HR and Finance, leveraging cutting-edge technologies. Collaborate across functions to design scalable, reliable AI agents that enhance decision-m...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$83K - $140K *

Lead the charge in financial modeling and forecasting, driving strategic insights and collaborative planning processes across Corporate Finance & Strategy to optimize performance and align financial g...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $110K *

Grow your career by shaping innovative data solutions that drive business impact. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance our data ecosystem and ensure effective analytics within a moderniz...

Markham, ONIn-Person

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$167K - $202K *

Optimize data-driven decisions by owning and enhancing our Snowflake data platform. As a Senior Data Engineer, you'll design, build, and maintain robust data pipelines, ensuring accuracy and reliabili...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$193K - $261K *

Shape the future of Generative AI by developing cutting-edge Large Language Models. Collaborate with a talented team to enhance foundational models and leverage vast data resources for impactful custo...

1 week ago

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

$90K - $96K *

Elevate oral care research by leveraging advanced bioinformatics and statistical analysis to transform complex omics data into actionable insights that enhance product development and improve health o...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$273K - $369K *

Unlock potential by leading the development of innovative machine learning solutions. Drive strategic initiatives across marketing and analytics, influencing teams and shaping critical projects to enh...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$88K - $132K *

Join a team that's at the forefront of AI innovation, developing and deploying advanced machine learning solutions. Collaborate with experts to transform research into scalable applications, shaping t...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$234K - $300K *

Transform user retention and growth with data-driven strategies. Lead a team in causal analysis and insights, collaborating across marketing and finance to drive business impact and optimize the subsc...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$166K - $249K *

Shape the future of AI by leading complex ML/AI programs, driving cross-team collaboration, and navigating the unique challenges of machine learning development to deliver impactful solutions and inno...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$166K - $249K *

Shape the future of AI by driving complex ML/AI programs end-to-end, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure cohesive execution and timely launches while navigating the unique challenges o...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$215K - $245K *

Unlock potential by designing and deploying advanced ML models that solve complex business challenges. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance AI capabilities and optimize data pipelines in...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Engage with a dynamic team to enhance Stata's statistical features, implementing biostatistical procedures and contributing to user communication and documentation. Expand your expertise in a collabor...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$190K - $252K *

Shape the future of defense technology by developing core software tools and ML infrastructure. Collaborate with innovative teams to enhance system performance and deliver impactful solutions in real...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $155K *

Drive the design and leadership of enterprise data governance and quality frameworks, enhancing compliance and discoverability while mentoring teams on best practices for innovation and efficiency acr...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $135K *

Champion analytics initiatives to drive client success in healthcare advertising. Balance strategic insights with hands-on execution, delivering impactful data stories and fostering strong client rela...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Drive the development of robust data pipelines and governance frameworks to enhance AI capabilities, ensuring data is accessible, discoverable, and secure for mission-critical applications in a dynami...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$232K - $258K *

Drive the design and implementation of advanced ML models and pricing algorithms for large-scale systems, optimizing real-time marketplaces and enhancing earnings opportunities for millions of drivers...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$232K - $258K *

Transform the future of real-time pricing by leading advanced ML model development and optimization strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to tackle complex marketplace challenges and dri...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$88K - $117K *

Join a team that's building robust data infrastructure to transform raw data into actionable insights. This role is vital for developing scalable data models and pipelines, enhancing decision-making a...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$88K - $117K *

Accelerate data-driven decision-making by building robust data models and pipelines. This role is essential for transforming raw data into actionable insights, ensuring data quality, and optimizing pe...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$147K - $210K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of AI-driven advertising technology. Collaborate on innovative solutions that enhance user experience and optimize campaign performance for global businesses, lev...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$137K - $299K *

Unlock potential by developing end-to-end machine learning systems that enhance logistics efficiency and improve delivery accuracy, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive impactful solutio...

2 weeks ago

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

$137K - $299K *

Develop and optimize machine learning systems end-to-end, enhancing logistics efficiency and product experiences through advanced modeling techniques and collaboration with cross-functional teams...

2 weeks ago

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

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.