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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$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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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $210K *

Transform data into actionable insights by leading a high-performing analytics engineering team. Drive strategic initiatives, enhance data products, and collaborate across departments to ensure reliab...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$480K - $500K+*

Transform measurement science by leading a skilled team to enhance content performance metrics, ensuring rigorous analysis and fostering individual growth while collaborating with cross-functional lea...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$150K - $180K *

Transform our data infrastructure by leading design and deployment of scalable systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data management, mentor engineers, and shape our technical ro...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$70K - $93K *

Lead and grow a dynamic Experience Design team, driving high-quality web experiences through hands-on design, collaboration, and innovative workflows. Shape the future of design while mentoring talent...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $176K *

Lead the charge in statistical analysis and study design to drive product development and clinical research in a regulated healthcare environment, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $176K *

Inspire innovation by leveraging advanced statistical methods to support product development and clinical studies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze complex data, ensuring regulatory...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $176K *

Unlock your potential by partnering with cross-functional teams to design and analyze studies that drive product development and business decisions in a regulated healthcare environment. Bring your st...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$127K - $236K *

Engineer scalable AI evaluation infrastructure, collaborating with teams to deliver production-ready software for model benchmarking and decision-making. Lead technical delivery, ensuring reliability...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$127K - $236K *

Lead the charge in designing scalable AI evaluation infrastructure, collaborating with research and product teams to deliver production-ready software that benchmarks large language models and enhance...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$127K - $236K *

Grow your career with a leading role in designing scalable AI evaluation infrastructure. Collaborate with research and product teams to deliver reliable software solutions that enhance model benchmark...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$215K - $245K *

Join a dynamic team to innovate AI/ML solutions, enhancing customer experiences through cutting-edge technologies and cross-functional collaboration, while driving impactful data-driven decisions for...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$197K - $225K *

Accelerate your career by leading a dynamic team to innovate AI/ML solutions that enhance customer experiences. Collaborate across functions to develop scalable models and drive impactful insights fro...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$215K - $245K *

Engage with a cross-functional team to innovate AI-driven solutions, leveraging advanced technologies to enhance customer interactions and deliver scalable machine learning models that serve millions...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $195K *

Lead the charge in shaping innovative AI-driven products by owning the roadmap, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and driving customer-centric solutions that enhance user experiences and meet...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock insights by designing predictive models using geospatial data to enhance utility infrastructure resilience. Collaborate with teams to mitigate wildfire risks and optimize capital investments th...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Transform data into insights as you drive process excellence in cell therapy manufacturing. Collaborate across teams to enhance quality and efficiency through statistical analysis and automation, ensu...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$117K - $234K *

Lead the charge in developing data-driven solutions that drive strategic business objectives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create predictive models and impactful visualizations, while me...

4 weeks ago

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

$120K - $150K *

Elevate AI product safety oversight by collaborating with cross-functional teams to assess risks, define controls, and implement governance standards throughout the product lifecycle, ensuring complia...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $150K *

Empower AI product safety oversight throughout the product lifecycle. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess risks, define controls, and implement governance standards, ensuring responsible...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$136K - $292K *

The Data Scientist for TikTok Live will conduct deep analysis of user behavior and content ecosystems to generate actionable business insights. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional t...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$180K - $243K *

Drive innovative AI solutions to combat fraud and financial risk, leveraging big data and advanced statistical modeling. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to extract actionable insights and guid...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$164K - $282K *

Pioneer AI-driven evidence extraction in Neuroscience R&D. Lead cross-functional teams to develop scalable tools that enhance clinical decision-making and improve patient outcomes through innovative d...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $150K *

Lead the East Coast event strategy, driving impactful B2B marketing initiatives. Own execution and ROI for conferences and events, collaborating with sales and marketing teams to maximize results and...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.