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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$268K - $395K *

Lead the charge in shaping AI-driven ads relevance systems, designing and building ML models that enhance personalization and optimize marketplace performance, while collaborating across teams to exec...

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

$262K - $364K *

Pioneer innovative advancements in large-scale modeling and post-training experience. Collaborate within a dynamic team to drive research, validate hypotheses, and enhance the capabilities of cutting...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$92K - $138K *

Elevate enterprise big data operations by driving performance, optimizing costs, and mentoring junior engineers. Lead incident management and automation efforts to ensure stability in a complex Delta...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$144K - $216K *

Empower clinical innovation by leading trials and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive drug development strategies and ensure high-quality deliverables in a dynamic environment...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$135K - $160K *

Transform data integration by engineering semantic services and ontologies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure rigorous, scalable data architecture while mentoring others in informatics...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $230K *

Advance the reliability and performance of robotic software systems by designing robust architectures and optimizing algorithms. Collaborate across domains to ensure seamless integration and resilienc...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$165K - $180K *

Innovate scalable infrastructure solutions for AI and ML deployment. Collaborate with ML scientists to integrate models into products, optimize performance, and ensure reliability through monitoring a...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $130K *

Champion advanced analytics initiatives to enhance supply chain efficiency, drive strategic decision-making, and improve mission readiness through actionable insights and predictive modeling across di...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $115K *

Unlock potential by leveraging advanced data science techniques to enhance player evaluation and strategic decision-making in Basketball Operations. Collaborate with teams to develop predictive models...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$145K - $220K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of AI by leading enterprise sales for innovative AI solutions. Engage with top security and AI leaders to drive impactful evaluations and foster long-term partner...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$129K - $207K *

Lead the charge in developing advanced AI/ML algorithms for medical technologies, collaborating with cross-functional teams to create solutions for continuous monitoring and clinical decision support...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$129K - $207K *

Drive the development of advanced AI/ML algorithms for medical technologies, focusing on continuous physiological monitoring and predictive clinical decision support. Collaborate cross-functionally to...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$129K - $207K *

Develop and validate advanced AI/ML algorithms for continuous physiological monitoring and clinical decision support, collaborating with cross-functional teams to translate complex healthcare data int...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$296K - $374K *

Unlock your potential as a Principal Machine Learning Engineer, leading the design and development of scalable AI platforms. Collaborate across teams to tackle complex challenges and drive innovation...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$130K - $260K *

Lead the charge in shaping data science strategy for Medicare sales, guiding AI adoption, and mentoring a team of analysts. Collaborate with leadership to drive data-driven growth initiatives and opti...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in designing and operating large-scale data platforms in the cloud. Ensure reliable data pipelines, high-availability architectures, and scalable systems for analytics and machine lear...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Unlock the potential of data as a senior data scientist, transforming U.S. Army enterprise data into impactful analytical products and workflows, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to dri...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $220K *

Transform your career by leading AI/ML initiatives in recommendation systems. Drive architectural vision, mentor engineers, and ensure responsible AI deployment while delivering impactful product outc...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$108K - $157K *

Unlock potential by transforming data into actionable insights that drive marketplace success. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance seller relationships and optimize performance in a dyn...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$150K - $180K *

Advance your career by designing and deploying backend systems that power AI-driven solutions for enterprise environments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable, scalable feature...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$115K - $130K *

Champion data management excellence by leading initiatives that support DoD programs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance, accuracy, and efficiency in data processes, enhancin...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$127K - $236K *

Innovate your career by leading AI engineering initiatives, designing scalable C#/.NET backend systems, and integrating advanced AI/ML capabilities. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$76K - $133K *

Transform data into actionable insights by collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop reports, analyze performance, and enhance data accessibility, ensuring informed decision-making across t...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$106K - $112K *

Unlock potential by leveraging Generative AI to enhance business processes. Collaborate with teams to identify AI use cases, troubleshoot solutions, and implement scalable approaches, driving innovati...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$120K - $145K *

Transform data solutions to enhance Corporate Services and HR operations. Drive efficiency through innovative automation, bridging business needs with technical execution while mentoring teams and del...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 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.