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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$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

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$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...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$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...

RemoteRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$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...

Washington, USRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$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...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$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...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$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

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

$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

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

$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

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$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

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$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

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$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...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$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...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$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

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

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.