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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
$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...
3 weeks ago
Senior Scientist, Machine Learning
$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
$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
Senior Data Scientist, Identity Data Science
$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
$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
$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
Senior Data Scientist - Actuarial
$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
Staff Data Scientist, Forward Deployed
$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
$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
Senior Machine Learning Engineer
$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
$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
Senior Data Scientist I, Monetization
$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...
2 weeks ago
Senior Data Scientist I, Monetization
$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...
2 weeks ago
$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
Data Scientist, Meta Superintelligence Labs (Safety)
$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
$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
$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
$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
$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
$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
$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...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Data Scientist, Personalization & Machine Learning
$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
$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
$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
$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
What does a Senior Data Scientist do?
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?
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?
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?
Browse vetted Senior Data Scientist listings on Ladders and review compensation, qualifications, and responsibilities to find opportunities aligned with your experience and career goals.