Data Scientist Jobs in Santa Monica, CA

A Data Scientist in the technology industry plays a pivotal role in making sense of complex data sets and providing data-driven insights to help shape strategic decisions and solve business problems. They apply statistical analysis, predictive modeling, and machine learning algorithms to analyze and interpret big data, identify trends and patterns, and predict outcomes. They also work closely with business stakeholders to understand their problems and develop appropriate data models. Furthermore, they are responsible for data cleaning, preparation, and visualization to make it easier for non-technical stakeholders to understand.

Essential skills for a Data Scientist include a strong foundation in mathematics, statistics, and computer science. Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, or SQL, and tools like Hadoop, Spark, or Tableau is also necessary. Additionally, they should have good business acumen, problem-solving skills, and communication skills. Certifications like Certified Analytics Professional (CAP), Data Science for Business (DSB), and AWS Certified Big Data are beneficial. Prior to becoming a Data Scientist, one might have worked as a Data Analyst, Business Intelligence Analyst, or a Statistician.

1-15 of 153 Jobs

Senior Data Engineer

  • Santa Monica, CA
  • 4 hours ago
  • Santa Monica, CA
  • 4 hours ago

Senior Data Engineer Technology | Hybrid-Santa Monica | Full Time JOB DESCRIPTION Edmunds offers flexibility to work fully remote, from our Edquarters, or a combination of both At Edmunds we're...

Remote Work

Data Scientist - Spectum News 1

  • El Segundo, CA (8 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 6 hours ago
  • El Segundo, CA (8 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 6 hours ago

Responsible for developing data-driven solutions to Charters business problems. Utilizes analytical, statistical, and programming skills to clean, aggregate, and analyze large data sets and...

Cloud Solution Architect - Data Security

  • Los Angeles, CA (14 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (14 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 10 hours ago

Join Microsoft's US Public Sector Industries DIB Team-where mission meets innovation. The Defense Industrial Base (DIB) Operating Unit (OU) is a newly formed team with a bold mission: to...

Manager, Architect (Data & AI)

  • Los Angeles, CA (14 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (14 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 10 hours ago

Known for being a great place to work and build a career, KPMG provides audit, tax and advisory services for organizations in today's most important industries. Our growth is driven by delivering...

Senior Machine Learning Engineer - GenAI

  • Santa Monica, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Santa Monica, CA
  • 1 day ago

MLE partner closely with Data Scientists to design scalable data pipelines, launch performant models, and maintain critical ML systems in production....

Lead Machine Learning Engineer

  • Santa Monica, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Santa Monica, CA
  • 1 day ago

Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology is a global organization of engineers, product developers, designers, technologists, data scientists, and more - all working to build and advance the...

AI Data Scientist, Manager

  • Los Angeles, CA (14 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (14 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Additional responsibilities include: Collaborate with engineers, data scientists, and business analysts to understand requirements, refine models, and integrate LLMs into AI solutions Incorporate RLHF...

GenAI Data Scientist, Senior

  • Los Angeles, CA (14 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (14 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Additional responsibilities include: Collaborate with engineers, data scientists, and business analysts to understand requirements, refine models, and integrate LLMs into AI solutions....

Urology Research Data Scientist - Hung Lab

  • Los Angeles, CA (14 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (14 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Andrew Hung is looking for a Research Data Scientist to join a diverse team!...

Senior Marketing Data Scientist

  • Culver City, CA (5 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Culver City, CA (5 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 2 days ago

We are seeking a Senior Marketing Data Scientist to help evolve our marketing strategies across Apple Services through the use of attribution, causal inference, testing, and predictive modeling....

Senior Product Data Scientist

  • Los Angeles, CA (14 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (14 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 2 days ago

GEICO is looking for a Senior Product Data Scientist that provide quantitative support, market understanding and a strategic perspective to our partners throughout the organization....

DATABASE ARCHITECT 1470 (Revised 07-31-25)

  • Los Angeles, CA (14 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (14 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 2 days ago

DataStage Badge Essentials MariaDB Certified Database Administrator MariaDB version 10 or higher Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate Microsoft Certified Database Administrator...

US E - Tax - Manager - National Tax - AI Data Scientist (TTO - P&A Asset Portfolio)

  • Los Angeles, CA (14 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (14 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Additional responsibilities include: Collaborate with engineers, data scientists, and business analysts to understand requirements, refine models, and integrate LLMs into AI solutions Incorporate RLHF...

Marketing Data Scientist, Ring

  • Hawthorne, CA (11 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Hawthorne, CA (11 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 2 days ago

scientist experience - 3+ years of data querying languages (e.g....

Staff Data Scientist

  • Burbank, CA (16 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Burbank, CA (16 miles from Santa Monica, CA)
  • 2 days ago

People Leadership Recruit, mentor, and coach 12 data scientists/engineers; codify reusable assets and best practices....

Demographic Data for Santa Monica, CA

Moving to Santa Monica, CA? Find some basic demographic data about Santa Monica, CA below.


Local
National
95,701
7,484
Medium/Lg

Data Scientist Online Courses and Training Opportunities

iHireTechnology curates thousands of courses in order to recommend the best ones to help further your career. If you register for a course using the links on our site, we may receive a small commission.
Data Scientist Nanodegree Program
What if you could recommend the perfect movie, predict housing prices to guide smart investments, or anticipate healthcare outcomes like diabetes and breast cancer? These are just a few of the...
Software Engineering for Data Scientists Course
Software engineering skills are increasingly important for data scientists. In this course, you'll learn best practices for writing software, working with Python packages, and building web data...
Web App Development for Data Scientists
Gain web application building experience with this professional certificate. Use R Shiny to develop your data visualization skills in just 8 weeks! Discover How to Build Web Apps Using R Unlock...

Title Synonyms

Users interested in this job title also searched for the following job title


Salary for Data Scientist Jobs in Santa Monica, CA

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireTechnology research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Data Scientists in Santa Monica, CA offer the following education background
Master's Degree
49.7%
Bachelor's Degree
33.7%
Doctorate Degree
9.6%
Associate's Degree
2.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.4%
High School or GED
1.4%
Some College
0.3%
Some High School
0.1%



Data Scientist Related Career Advice Articles

group of IT professionals working on a software program
5 IT Jobs to Help You Get Started in the Technology Industry

Want to learn more about technology jobs? Wondering how to become a developer? Check out our guide to top IT jobs and computer science careers.

Read article »
How to become a software developer
How to Become a Software Developer

Find the answers to the questions you have about how to become a software developer, including how long does it take to become a software developer and what does a software developer do.

Read article »
employee creating a tech portfolio
How to Create a Tech Portfolio for Your Next Job Interview

Learn how to Impress recruiters and show off your best work with these tips for creating a powerful tech portfolio.

Read article »