Welcome to Senior Scientist Jobs

At Ladders, we provide an extensive list of high-paying senior scientist job opportunities tailored to suit your career goals. All offers listed on our platform pay $100,000 per year or more.

Why Choose a Senior Scientist Job?

Senior Scientist positions are not only financially rewarding but intellectually stimulating too. They are often pivotal roles within R&D departments, contributing significantly to advancements in technology, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and more.

High-Paying Senior Scientist Jobs with Ladders

At Ladders, our mission is to provide you with lucrative job opportunities that will help catapult your career to new heights. We ensure all listed jobs meet our high-paying standard, so you can be confident in your choice.

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$120K - $130K *

Unlock potential by expanding proprietary databases and enhancing data workflows in institutional investment research. Collaborate across teams to develop innovative data products and insights that dr...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Drive the development of cutting-edge medical devices, collaborating with cross-functional teams to transform clinical needs into engineering solutions, while ensuring product safety, compliance, and...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$251K - $310K *

Join a team that drives innovation in AI by leading data-centric solutions for foundation models. Leverage extensive research experience and collaborate with engineers to enhance data utilization and...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$251K - $310K *

Transform data science practices by guiding teams in ML model development, enhancing performance through strategic data management and community engagement while leading innovative research for advanc...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$251K - $310K *

Shape the future of AI through advanced data strategies, leading a team to optimize foundation model training and techniques, while integrating community research to enhance data-centric evaluation an...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $125K *

Shape the future of genetic medicine by managing lab operations and conducting oligonucleotide chemistry in a fast-paced environment. Drive efficiency in synthesis and quality control while directly i...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$135K - $160K *

Lead the design, architecture, and evolution of critical software systems, collaborating across teams to deliver innovative, secure software solutions enhancing patient care and operational efficiency...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$140K - $170K *

Champion technical excellence by investigating geotechnical failures, performing site evaluations, and leading project teams to deliver innovative solutions in engineering geology to diverse clients...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Engineer AI solutions within product squads, shaping features and enhancing user engagement by working closely with top talent in a fast-paced biotech startup focused on transforming clinical trials...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$192K - $256K *

Transform financial strategy for a $600M global business. Collaborate with senior leaders to drive growth, margin expansion, and operational performance. Lead planning, forecasting, and financial cont...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$192K - $256K *

Elevate strategic finance leadership by driving business performance and growth in a global, fast-paced environment. Partner with leadership to enhance financial insights, improve operational efficien...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$215K - $245K *

Engineer robust AI solutions for mission-critical environments, leading end-to-end design, deployment, and integration. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transform prototypes into operational...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$108K - $130K *

Manage the development of advanced chemical and biological detection technologies, providing strategic oversight and scientific expertise to drive research initiatives that support military capabiliti...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $225K *

Join a team that's pioneering high-power RF systems integration for fusion energy. You'll design and optimize advanced electronics in a collaborative environment, transforming the future of energy tec...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$147K - $274K *

Lead the design and deployment of advanced search and retrieval systems, ensuring reliable performance and measurable impact across diverse legal and enterprise content. Collaborate with teams to opti...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Transform the future of nuclear design by leading mechanical systems projects, collaborating with an expert team, and tackling challenges in innovative energy solutions for global clients while ensuri...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$176K - $210K *

Lead the charge in developing and optimizing advanced trajectory simulations for aerospace vehicles, ensuring precision in modeling dynamics and performance analysis while collaborating with a multidi...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $188K *

Shape the future of semiconductor manufacturing by developing state-of-the-art reaction engineering strategies, leading cross-functional teams, and providing crucial insights into process efficiencies...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$161K - $181K *

Join a team that's redefining space operations by providing expert advice on acquisitions, engineering, and operations to enhance national security through innovative space control systems and advance...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$255K - $361K *

Drive innovation in AI as a Principal Engineer, leading cutting-edge research and guiding teams in developing advanced models to tackle critical business challenges across multiple domains...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$132K - $193K *

Help us drive innovation as a Senior Lead Data Scientist, transforming complex data into strategic AI-driven insights. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance analytics, develop KPI frameworks, and...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $105K *

Transform technical inspections and diagnostics within IT hardware systems. Utilize your skills for operational efficiency, collaborating with teams to analyze data trends while maintaining high-level...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $250K *

Lead the charge in designing and building critical AI-driven infrastructure. Engage with researchers to deliver robust, high-performance systems that automate trading and empower data-driven decision...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in building scalable Plant Control Software by orchestrating a multidisciplinary team across firmware, application software, and networking, while establishing core engineering princip...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$82K - $220K *

Join a team that engineers advanced sensor electronics to optimize designs for size, weight, and power. Develop architectures, perform simulations, and collaborate across disciplines to drive innovati...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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