Distinguished ML Data Scientist
Company: Ladders
Location: Location not specified (Remote)
Type: Full-time
Remote: Yes
Posted: 2026-04-24
About this role
For our client, we are seeking a Distinguished ML Data Scientist to join the team of a leader in the Enterprise Technology space. This role will drive meaningful impact across key initiatives and partner cross-functionally to deliver measurable outcomes. You will work closely with stakeholders to execute against strategic priorities and scale performance. The position offers the opportunity to influence both strategy and execution in a high-growth environment.
Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available
Compensation: $255,500 – $425,500 annually
Responsibilities
- Investigate algorithmic solutions for industrial challenges
- Translate complex concepts into actionable analyses and design experimental frameworks
- Design scalable data infrastructure and analytics platforms
- Collaborate with teams to prototype and test ML solutions
- Contribute to AI/ML research publications
Qualifications
- 12+ years of data science and ML experience, with 4+ in hands-on statistical modeling and data pipelines
- Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics or related; Ph.D. preferred
- Deep expertise in contemporary AI/ML techniques and best practices, including model evaluation
- Recent experience with AI paradigms like world models and context retrieval techniques
- Proficiency in Python, SQL, R, and ML libraries with strong communication skills
Benefits
- Flexible work hours and environment
- 20 days PTO, increasing to 25 with service
- Three paid volunteering days
- Comprehensive parental leave policies
- Well-being support, medical, dental, vision, and 401K options
Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.