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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$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...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   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...

1 week ago

  •   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...

2 weeks ago

  •   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

$109K - $174K *

Champion data-driven solutions by leading the lifecycle of MedTech Supply Chain data products. Collaborate with partners to translate business needs into actionable data models that drive measurable o...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$180K - $225K *

Elevate your data engineering skills by building scalable analytics solutions that support strategic decision-making in the Public Sector. Collaborate across teams to enhance data infrastructure and o...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$109K - $174K *

Lead the charge in developing trusted data products that drive measurable outcomes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business needs into actionable data models, ensuring reliabilit...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$160K - $250K *

Transform the future of radar technology by designing advanced signal processing algorithms. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to enhance airborne radar systems, ensuring optimal performance a...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$160K - $190K *

Drive high-impact research on language models, shaping AI's future through innovative methodologies and collaboration with top-tier experts. Lead projects from conception to production, enhancing mode...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$141K - $234K *

Transform healthcare analytics by leveraging advanced statistics and machine learning to uncover insights from complex datasets. Collaborate with experts to innovate and develop data-driven solutions...

United StatesRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$139K - $159K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of data analytics by developing AI-ready data products and executive dashboards. Collaborate with talented professionals to enhance the firm's data governance and...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$139K - $159K *

Elevate your career by leading the development of AI-ready data products and executive dashboards. Collaborate with a dynamic team to set standards for analytics and drive impactful insights using Mic...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$139K - $159K *

Elevate your career by joining a dynamic team to create AI-ready data products, lead analytics initiatives, and set standards for data governance in a collaborative environment focused on delivering e...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $220K *

Lead the charge in advanced data science initiatives, driving impactful modeling and insights. Oversee model development and validation while mentoring teams and collaborating across functions to enha...

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

$110K - $220K *

Elevate data-driven decision-making by leading advanced analytics initiatives. Oversee model development and visualization, mentor teams, and collaborate across functions to drive business impact and...

Reposted today

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

$150K - $180K *

Champion the future of healthcare by leading cutting-edge ML research in NLP and clinical AI. Collaborate with experts to translate innovative ideas into impactful solutions that enhance patient outco...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $190K *

Shape the future of healthcare by leading applied research in NLP and clinical AI. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate innovative research into impactful production systems that enhan...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.