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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$325K - $375K *

Empower your career by architecting a high-performance OLAP query engine. Lead the development of a custom JSON-based query language and optimize SQL for columnar databases in a dynamic, microservices...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$114K - $180K *

Advance software solutions by designing and supporting Java-based applications. Engage in troubleshooting, automation, and collaboration across teams to enhance system performance and reliability in d...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$114K - $180K *

Join a team that's designing and developing innovative software solutions. You'll tackle diverse challenges, providing application support, debugging, and enhancing products while collaborating with c...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$172K - $203K *

Advance data-driven decision-making by developing AI-enabled marketing systems, optimizing spend allocation, and unifying data foundations across teams to drive growth and improve operational efficien...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$125K - $135K *

Transform revenue strategies by leveraging data insights across teams. Lead initiatives to optimize client acquisition and drive growth through advanced analytics and AI integration. Your expertise wi...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $140K *

Empower the AWS security program and infrastructure, ensuring compliance and reliability. Shape security architecture and lead initiatives to protect active patient data while enhancing detection, res...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $300K *

Shape the future of clean energy finance by leading M&A advisory and debt execution. Own senior client relationships, guide strategic initiatives, and drive transactional success while enhancing our m...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in designing advanced electrical power systems for Federal projects. Oversee power distribution infrastructure, ensuring compliance and quality. Collaborate with clients and guide juni...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$125K - $150K *

Design and implement impactful training programs that enhance sales force readiness, ensuring alignment with commercial goals. Collaborate across teams to develop a modern training ecosystem that driv...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $217K *

Parsons is seeking a Senior Radar Subject Matter Expert (SME) to provide technical expertise and mentoring in radar systems at a premier Army R&D Center. The role involves influencing the next generat...

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Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Accelerate your career as a Senior Data Analyst, driving strategic data insights and analytics automation. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance decision-making through AI-enabled solutions and in...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $180K *

Partner with us to drive business development initiatives in the water treatment sector, fostering client relationships and solutions. Collaborate with leadership and teams, navigating client needs an...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$164K - $339K *

Champion innovative data solutions to elevate product performance, leveraging ML and statistical expertise. Collaborate cross-functionally to tackle complex business challenges and drive impactful out...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$226K - $317K *

Shape the future of regulatory strategy by leading cross-functional teams, driving innovative development strategies, and providing regulatory thought leadership to ensure compliance and accelerate pr...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$126K - $189K *

Provide critical support by managing employee benefits and leave programs, ensuring compliance and enhancing HR services. You'll play a key role in improving workflows, fostering a supportive environm...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

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

$247K - $460K *

Shape a world-class Systems Engineering organization for Quantum Computing, defining strategy, overseeing integration, and ensuring performance of cutting-edge technology. Lead a multidisciplinary tea...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by designing and maintaining scalable platform services that empower secure application deployment. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance engineering practices and drive continuou...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Innovate solutions as a Senior Engineer, leveraging agentic workflows to deliver AI-enhanced features and functionality across production systems, while fostering collaboration and maintaining high-qu...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$87K - $157K *

Engage in the design and implementation of electrical systems for FAA projects. Collaborate with teams to ensure effective project execution across various locations, focusing on modernization and saf...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$192K - $240K *

Grow your career with a pivotal role in shaping product strategies for the Legal & Insurance vertical focused on enhancing medical record retrieval and analysis. Collaborate across teams to build scal...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$74K - $130K *

Develop your engineering expertise while contributing to innovative drainage design solutions. Collaborate with teams, manage projects, and mentor junior members in a supportive environment focused on...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$155K - $160K *

Lead the charge in architecting secure, innovative cloud solutions by providing mentorship and guidance on AWS-centric environments, leveraging your expertise in DevSecOps, containerization, and risk...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $148K *

Elevate mentor effectiveness by managing delivery outcomes for a growing team of AI-focused mentors. Shape curriculum delivery across a diverse roster of fellows, ensuring quality and fostering growth...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$105K - $231K *

Unlock innovation by joining a team developing transformative AI solutions. Collaborate with experts in a high-impact environment, focusing on building and deploying cutting-edge web applications and...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$175K - $210K *

Shape the future of cybersecurity by driving a global Privileged Access Management program, enhancing integrations, governance, and platform engineering. Collaborate across teams to ensure robust prot...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information 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.