Land Your Next High-Paying Staff Scientist Job with Ladders

A Staff Scientist is a highly qualified member of research institution or industry R&D teams. They are responsible for devising, coordinating, and conducting experiments to increase the body of scientific knowledge or to develop new drugs, products or processes.

Positions Across Top-Tier Companies

The Ladders provides you with direct access to staff scientist vacancies that come with attractive salary packages. Connect with leading companies across various industries looking for skilled professionals like you.

Broad Range of Staff Scientist Jobs

From Biotech to Material Science, the vast field of science has a host of roles that demand the scientific acumen of a staff scientist. On Ladders, you can discover jobs across different domains and pick the one that fits your career aspirations and expertise.

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$160K - $200K *

Drive your career forward as a technical co-founder in a cutting-edge RegTech venture. Lead development of an explainable AI platform that transforms compliance across financial sectors, combining inn...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$220K - $255K *

Advance your career by leading a pioneering security research team focused on redefining cyber defense strategies through innovation and hands-on leadership, while collaborating closely with product a...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$128K - $170K *

Contribute to the design and maintenance of ontological structures that enable data alignment across multiple organizations. Collaborate with experts to ensure formal correctness while supporting anal...

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Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Elevate data engineering practices through designing and optimizing robust solutions that empower data-driven decision-making and insights across a leading Mortgage Servicing platform...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$86K - $130K *

Join a team that's focused on guiding organizational change by maximizing stakeholder engagement and minimizing resistance. Your insights will shape strategies that ensure smooth transitions in proces...

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Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$275K - $375K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of AI infrastructure, leading the development of our AI Gateway and driving innovation in high-performance, distributed systems while mentoring top engineering ta...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $130K *

Empower innovation in the pharmaceutical realm as a Senior Statistical Programmer. Harness SAS programming and CDISC standards to lead critical clinical trials and produce impactful data analysis, whi...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$127K - $214K *

Join a team focused on transforming sales operations with AI. Lead the development of generative AI applications, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance customer engagement and drive imp...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead innovative data science initiatives to enhance credit risk modeling, governance, and analysis. Drive scalable solutions that align with organizational growth objectives while developing top-tier...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $170K *

Transform our program engineering landscape by developing innovative solutions that enhance our platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and mentor peers while leading impactful projects that...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $200K *

Empower business growth by developing strategic partnerships in the biotech sector, driving success within the Integrated Biologics Division through effective engagement and execution of growth strate...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$93K - $122K *

Engage with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative aviation and civil infrastructure solutions, ensuring safety and sustainability. Oversee design processes and mentor junior engineers while ad...

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4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$125K - $150K *

Advance the software layer for drone and swapper systems, ensuring seamless interaction between hardware and software. Own features end-to-end and shorten feedback loops, collaborating with teams to e...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$145K - $190K *

Drive impactful product development by owning complex features from user experience design to backend integration. Collaborate across teams to create seamless, secure, and efficient workflows that enh...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $167K *

Shape the future of product development by driving growth and profitability, leading cross-functional teams, conducting market research, and executing go-to-market strategies to align with the company...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $180K *

Oversee technical leadership and architectural governance for modernization, guiding teams in transitioning legacy systems to AWS cloud, ensuring compliance and performance while aligning solutions wi...

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Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $175K *

Lead the charge in advancing clinical research through expert data management and programming. You'll collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to design robust systems, ensuring data integrity and qu...

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3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in sustaining engineering for PCBA production, enhancing manufacturing processes across multiple hardware platforms, improving yield, and resolving production issues through collaborat...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$189K - $260K *

Lead AI/ML initiatives to drive innovative healthcare solutions by developing, validating, and operationalizing models. Collaborate cross-functionally to align technical roadmaps with product goals wh...

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Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$126K - $166K *

Drive excellence in global network operations, overseeing maintenance, security, and modernization efforts. Collaborate across teams to ensure robust enterprise infrastructure while leading M&A integr...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that designs and implements real-time fraud risk controls while balancing customer experience with loss prevention. Contribute to strategic decision-making by leveraging data-driven insigh...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $152K *

Engage in innovative nuclear power plant systems design, preparing and reviewing modifications, engineering analyses, and procurement documents to enhance operational efficiency and safety in the ener...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $220K *

Contribute to advanced agentic AI systems by designing, building, and deploying production software that optimizes supply chain processes through intelligent automation and rigorous evaluation. Lead p...

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2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$280K - $320K *

Optimize capture strategies and lead high-value government contract pursuits while driving strategic growth initiatives. Collaborate with senior stakeholders and build customer relationships to enhanc...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$170K - $200K *

Grow your career with impactful ML solutions! Drive the design, operation, and optimization of machine learning infrastructure, ensuring reliability and performance across diverse production environme...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What is a Staff Scientist?question toggle

    A Staff Scientist is usually a member of research institution or industry R&D team, responsible for conducting experiments and researches to increase scientific knowledge or to develop new products.

  • What industries hire Staff Scientists?question toggle

    A wide variety of industries hire Staff Scientists, including but not limited to pharmaceuticals, bio-technology, material science, environment science, and more.

  • What qualifications do I need to be a Staff Scientist?question toggle

    Necessary qualifications can vary by industry, but typically include a Bachelor's degree in a relevant science field. Many companies also prefer candidates with advanced degrees, or significant work experience.

  • Can Ladders help me find high-paying Staff Scientist jobs?question toggle

    Absolutely, Ladders specializes in high-paying jobs ($100K and above). You can find Staff Scientist positions across top-tier companies in various industries on our platform.