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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$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

$120K - $145K *

Lead a team of data professionals to enhance data-driven decision-making. Oversee advanced analytics, AI/ML implementation, and data management initiatives to support military operations and translate...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$149K - $202K *

Accelerate data-driven decision-making by leveraging advanced analytics and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance identity capabilities and drive innovative solutions for future growth...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$106K - $136K *

Unlock insights as a Data Scientist, leveraging AI/ML expertise and programming skills to analyze large datasets. Collaborate on innovative solutions, communicate findings, and drive data-driven decis...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$106K - $136K *

Elevate data-driven decision-making by leveraging AI/ML expertise to analyze complex datasets. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to extract insights, develop models, and communicate findings eff...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$129K - $215K *

Engage in complex actuarial analysis and predictive modeling to drive product development and strategic decisions. Collaborate across teams to enhance processes and mentor junior staff, ensuring high...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$194K - $265K *

Join a team that's transforming customer engagements by leading predictive model implementations. You'll drive technical direction across multiple projects, ensuring impactful results while mentoring...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $250K *

Unlock potential by leveraging big data technologies to enhance cloud applications, ensuring robust data processing and analytics. Collaborate with teams to deliver innovative solutions and maintain h...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$140K - $228K *

Elevate your career as a Senior Machine Learning Engineer, leading code optimization and integration efforts. Collaborate across teams to develop robust ML solutions and impact mission-critical deploy...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $100K *

Champion data-driven solutions by transforming business needs into scalable analytics tools and automated workflows. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance decision-making and program performance th...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's redefining audience measurement through data science. As a Senior Data Scientist, you'll independently manage audience products, translating complex data into actionable insights th...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$159K - $188K *

Transform audience and measurement products by independently owning the full lifecycle, from problem framing to delivery. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data-driven advertising sol...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Advance data-driven initiatives by leading AI integration and predictive modeling efforts, ensuring data integrity and actionable insights for mission-critical operations within a collaborative enviro...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $200K *

Transform safety in AI by leveraging data science to build robust measurement frameworks, evaluate risks, and design impactful experiments. Collaborate across teams to ensure responsible AI practices...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $140K *

Drive innovative AI/ML solutions by providing technical expertise and support for system acquisition, ensuring transparency and efficiency in cloud-based software design and development for advanced a...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Optimize AI/ML systems by partnering with experts to enhance data analysis, software architecture, and engineering support. Drive innovative solutions for automated analytics while collaborating with...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $120K *

Innovate data-driven solutions by leading data science initiatives, integrating AI, and enhancing operational efficiency through predictive modeling and collaboration with cross-functional teams to su...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Empower your career by providing critical data science expertise to enhance AI/ML systems. Collaborate with government managers to drive efficiency and innovation in software services for mission-focu...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $200K *

Drive innovation by providing technical expertise in AI/ML for software services, supporting the end-to-end lifecycle of mission-focused tools. Collaborate with a team of experts to enhance efficiency...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Shape innovative AI/ML initiatives to enhance student engagement and retention. Lead cross-functional teams to develop predictive models and data pipelines, driving measurable outcomes for thousands o...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$135K - $160K *

Drive impactful machine learning solutions by identifying opportunities, building models, and translating predictions into actionable product strategies. Collaborate across teams to enhance user exper...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Analyze complex data to drive business insights and model development. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance marketing effectiveness and sales conversion through statistical analysis and...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $145K *

Elevate your career by integrating data science and AI to optimize planning solutions. Collaborate on predictive modeling, simulation, and optimization to drive strategic value and enhance decision-ma...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$131K - $161K *

Drive advancements in NLP by developing automated solutions for language data tokenization and enhancing model performance through evaluation against human annotations, ensuring high-quality language...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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.