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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$159K - $188K *

Unlock potential by leveraging data to drive product decisions and enhance user engagement. Collaborate across teams to design experiments, develop predictive models, and influence product strategies...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$135K - $160K *

Unlock potential by transforming complex data into actionable growth strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize marketing channels and drive user acquisition across a diverse prod...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$135K - $160K *

Lead data-driven strategies to optimize user acquisition and growth across diverse products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance marketing effectiveness and drive measurable results thr...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$130K - $155K *

Optimize data-driven strategies to enhance user acquisition and growth across diverse products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate insights into actionable marketing decisions, ensur...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$180K - $225K *

Drive impactful data science strategies by collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance advertiser engagement and influence product development, ensuring optimal use of Moloco Ads solutions fo...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $225K *

Accelerate progress at our data science team by bridging advertiser goals with product strategy. Utilize your technical expertise to co-create frameworks, drive global engagement, and influence produc...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $160K *

Elevate innovation by driving ideation, rapid prototyping, and AI initiatives. Collaborate cross-functionally to transform concepts into impactful solutions, leveraging emerging technologies and story...

CanadaRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $220K *

Grow your career with a principal-level data scientist role, owning the end-to-end data function. Drive measurement strategies, experimentation, and analytics to enhance product impact and customer su...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $125K *

Manage complex data analyses to drive strategic business decisions. Own projects from scoping to delivery, partnering cross-functionally to translate questions into actionable insights while utilizing...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 month ago

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

$167K - $190K *

Lead impactful genomic studies in Oncology, interpreting NGS data to drive biological insights and propose novel experiments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop innovative drug strateg...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$167K - $190K *

Elevate the future of oncology by analyzing NGS data to drive key insights and innovative strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to tackle complex biological questions while contributing...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $150K *

Champion fraud detection by developing ML models and leading case investigations. Engage in data-driven analysis, uncover trends, and enhance detection processes to combat fraud effectively in a dynam...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $170K *

Join a team that's revolutionizing fraud detection through advanced machine learning and investigative insights. You'll develop scalable models and lead hands-on investigations, making a direct impact...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$176K - $220K *

Elevate innovation by designing and implementing scalable AI solutions that drive business transformation. Collaborate with diverse teams to harness AI's potential and deliver measurable results while...

RemoteRemote

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$210K - $284K *

Unlock growth opportunities by leading analytics and measurement for mid-market products. Collaborate with senior leaders to influence strategy, drive experimentation, and mentor a team of data scient...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$102K - $209K *

Shape data-driven forecasting solutions for networking hardware and data centers. Collaborate across teams to analyze demand drivers, develop models, and provide insights that enhance procurement and...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$75K - $110K *

Unlock advanced analytics capabilities by leading data science initiatives that drive informed decision-making and operational efficiency in a regulated environment. Collaborate with stakeholders to d...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$126K - $234K *

Innovate in computational science by leveraging human genetics and genomic data to drive therapeutic target discovery and enhance patient selection strategies in cardiovascular and metabolic diseases...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$160K - $200K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of AI by developing robust machine learning solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance performance and usability of advanced systems, and driv...

Austin, TXRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$147K - $210K *

Transform data into actionable insights by leveraging advanced analytics and statistical models. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve complex business challenges and drive impactful decisi...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$188K - $235K *

Elevate product performance by leveraging data science to analyze ad ecosystems, drive insights, and enhance machine learning systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement solutions th...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$169K - $211K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in ad technology by leveraging data science to enhance product performance, analyze complex datasets, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver actio...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$195K - $270K *

Lead a dynamic team of analysts and data scientists to optimize marketing strategies, driving impactful insights and experimentation across channels to enhance growth and performance metrics for the o...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$182K - $252K *

Champion data-driven decision-making by leveraging deep analytics expertise to guide product, marketing, and finance leaders. Drive strategic insights and build innovative tools that enhance business...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$257K - $330K *

Lead the charge in developing cutting-edge generative AI models that integrate biological data, enhancing research insights and advancing our mission to restore cell health and resilience. Collaborate...

Reposted 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.