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 Technical Engagement Manager
$139K - $163K *
Join our dynamic Customer Success Engineering team to lead high-impact engagements with enterprise clients. Drive strategic projects, manage key stakeholder relationships, and ensure successful delive...
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Senior Consultant, Advanced Analytics
$95K - $115K *
Join a dynamic team as you design and implement cloud data solutions, leveraging advanced analytics and business intelligence to transform client data into actionable insights. Collaborate with expert...
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Senior Consultant, Advanced Analytics
$95K - $115K *
Join a dynamic team as you design and implement cloud-based data solutions, leveraging advanced analytics and business intelligence to transform client data into actionable insights. Collaborate with...
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$112K - $179K *
Optimize mission-critical intelligence by transforming complex data into insights. Collaborate in a classified environment, leveraging advanced analytics and modern technologies to support operational...
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$112K - $179K *
Shape the future of data-driven insights by leveraging advanced machine learning techniques, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and communicating complex analyses to drive impactful business d...
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Senior Staff Scientist, Assay Development
$175K - $190K *
Transform the future of diagnostics by leading assay development and validation. This role combines strategic oversight with hands-on laboratory work, ensuring high-quality execution in a regulated en...
3 weeks ago
Associate Director/Director, Inference Engineering
$204K - $348K *
Optimize model serving capabilities by leading a high-performing team, defining architecture, and ensuring reliability in production environments. Collaborate across functions to deliver scalable, eff...
4 days ago
Senior Principal Investigator, Physical AI for Autonomous Discovery
$137K - $235K *
Drive innovative AI solutions for autonomous laboratory experimentation, leading the design and validation of advanced models. Collaborate across disciplines to enhance scientific discovery and optimi...
2 weeks ago
Senior Principal Investigator, Physical AI for Autonomous Discovery
$137K - $235K *
Join us in advancing innovative medicine through cutting-edge AI and robotics. As a Senior Principal Investigator, you'll lead the development of autonomous lab systems, enhancing experimental outcome...
2 weeks ago
Senior Principal Investigator, Physical AI for Autonomous Discovery
$137K - $235K *
Join a team that's pioneering Physical AI for autonomous lab experimentation. Lead the development of innovative AI models and systems that enhance scientific discovery, optimize workflows, and improv...
2 weeks ago
Senior Machine Learning Engineer - Boston, MA
$220K - $240K *
Unlock potential by designing and deploying advanced machine learning models that drive AI solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transform data into scalable applications, optimizing p...
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Account Director, Digital Native Large Enterprise
$160K - $200K *
Unlock your potential by driving AI sales strategies and fostering customer partnerships. Collaborate with top experts to bring transformative AI solutions to market, ensuring impactful growth and suc...
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Senior Principal Engineer, Data & Machine Learning
$304K - $456K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of data and machine learning at PlayStation. As a Senior Principal Engineer, you'll architect trusted data systems, drive innovation, and influence cross-organiza...
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$150K - $180K *
Lead the design and deployment of advanced AI systems that automate healthcare workflows, ensuring real-world applicability and measurable outcomes while collaborating across teams to enhance operatio...
2 weeks ago
$101K - $113K *
Advance your career by transforming complex data into actionable insights that drive financial and operational success. Collaborate with executives to solve high-impact data challenges and develop sca...
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Associate Director, Data Science
$70K - $135K *
Empower our Data Science team to drive impactful analytics solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance campaign performance through advanced modeling and insights, while mentoring...
1 week ago
Associate Director, Data Science
$70K - $125K *
Shape the future of data-driven marketing by leveraging advanced analytics and machine learning to deliver impactful insights and solutions that enhance client campaigns and drive business growth...
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Senior Forward Deployed Engineer (Full-Stack)
$250K - $400K *
Shape the future of AI by partnering with customers to design and deliver innovative data solutions. Collaborate with a senior team to tackle complex challenges and transform vague requests into actio...
2 days ago
$145K - $249K *
Support the transformation of healthcare by designing and deploying innovative AI solutions. Collaborate across teams to deliver scalable, secure systems that enhance consumer experiences and drive me...
3 weeks ago
$145K - $249K *
Pioneer AI-driven operational excellence by leading the strategy and adoption of automation and observability across Engagement Technology platforms, enhancing reliability and efficiency in a transfor...
3 weeks ago
$125K - $180K *
Optimize AI-driven insights by developing and deploying advanced ML models. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance user experiences through innovative solutions in NLP and generative AI, e...
2 weeks ago
Senior Data Engineer , AWS Infrastructure Supply Chain Intelligence
$154K - $209K *
Engineer the future of data infrastructure by connecting systems across the supply chain, enabling operational teams to leverage clean, actionable data for strategic decision-making and business impac...
2 weeks ago
Principal Machine Learning Engineer, Ads Modeling
$197K - $325K *
Accelerate progress at the intersection of machine learning and user behavior, driving solutions that enhance ad personalization through advanced modeling techniques and cross-team collaboration...
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Principal Machine Learning Engineer, Ads Modeling
$197K - $325K *
Lead the charge in advancing personalized ads with cutting-edge machine learning algorithms. Collaborate with a high-impact team to drive research, model design, and user data validation for superior...
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Principal Machine Learning Engineer, Ads Modeling
$197K - $325K *
Innovate in the field of machine learning by advancing personalized ad recommendations. Collaborate with top talent to drive research and productionize algorithms that enhance user experience and deli...
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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.