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 Program Manager, Applied AI
$145K - $175K *
Innovate as a Senior Technical Program Manager, leading complex AI projects. Drive success by managing high-volume data operations and collaborating with research labs to deliver cutting-edge solution...
1 week ago
$120K - $145K *
Empower clinical trial design by architecting robust data infrastructures that streamline insights extraction from diverse clinical documents, enhancing decision-making through advanced data pipelines...
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Senior Product Manager, Analytics & Insights
$115K - $125K *
Drive the vision and strategy for analytics products, enhancing client insights and program value. Collaborate across teams to deliver AI-enabled solutions, ensuring seamless integration and measurabl...
Yesterday
$120K - $145K *
Unlock your potential as a Machine Learning Engineer, designing and deploying cutting-edge ML systems that enhance maritime domain awareness and support national security initiatives. Join a dynamic t...
2 days ago
$110K - $130K *
Join our dynamic team to design, deploy, and optimize cutting-edge machine learning systems that enhance maritime domain awareness and support national security initiatives. Your expertise will direct...
2 days ago
$115K - $135K *
Drive impactful healthcare research by transforming complex data into actionable insights. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop analytical workflows and execute statistical analyses tha...
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Senior Product Manager - Inference Platform
$228K - $285K *
Pioneer advancements in AI inference platforms, driving strategy and execution across cross-functional teams to enhance scalability and reliability for enterprise customers. Lead product initiatives f...
3 days ago
Staff Solutions Architect, Enterprise
$212K - $265K *
Join a team that's redefining enterprise AI solutions, advocating for executive alignment, and guiding customer strategy to achieve high-impact results in complex technical environments...
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Staff Solutions Architect, Enterprise
$212K - $265K *
Elevate enterprise technical solutions by leading complex, high-impact AI projects that shape strategies and drive innovation. Collaborate cross-functionally to design, execute, and influence AI adopt...
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Machine Learning Scientist, Multimodal AI
$124K - $171K *
Champion advanced machine learning techniques to develop multimodal AI systems in biomedical applications, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance personalized oncology diagnostics and im...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$150K - $190K *
Lead the development of scalable ML solutions by collaborating with cross-functional teams to solve engineering challenges, creating impactful models and data pipelines while ensuring reliable deploym...
Reposted 1 month ago
$110K - $130K *
Engage with us to build and enhance scalable data and ML platforms. Your role will focus on Azure, driving robust solutions while collaborating with data scientists to operationalize analytics and AI...
Reposted 4 days ago
$110K - $130K *
Unlock potential by designing and operating scalable data and machine learning platforms. Drive reliability and performance in Azure and multi-cloud environments, collaborating with data scientists to...
Reposted 4 days ago
$137K - $254K *
Empower progress at the intersection of data visualization, AI, and UI/UX. You'll create intuitive interfaces that enhance operational insights, ensuring engineers can trust and act on AI-driven data...
Today
$137K - $254K *
Unlock the potential of AI and data visualization by designing intuitive interfaces that empower engineers to interact with operational data seamlessly. Lead the charge in creating trust and clarity i...
4 days ago
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...
1 week ago
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...
2 days ago
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...
2 days ago
$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...
Reposted 1 week ago
$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...
Reposted 2 days ago
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
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.