--- title: "Lead+ Data Scientist Jobs in Oakland, CA | Metaintro" canonical: "https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/data-scientist/locations/oakland-ca/lead" language: "en" author: "Metaintro" --- Data Scientist market brief · Oakland, CA # Lead+ Data Scientist Jobs in Oakland, CA 26 lead+ data scientist openings are live in the Oakland, CA area from 10 employers, led by Google, Intuit, and Biohub. The middle half of posted salaries runs $205,250–$258,375 a year (median $235,000), from the 96% of listings that disclose pay. Data updated Oct 10, 2026 [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Lead%2B+Data+Scientist+jobs+in+Oakland%2C+CA)[Browse all Data Scientist markets](/jobs/data-scientist) ## Role and market snapshot A quick read on demand before you open the live listings **Tracked jobs** : 26 : Live data scientist openings currently tracked in the Oakland market. **Companies hiring** : 10 : Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view. **Median compensation** : $235,000 : 96% of listings provide usable compensation data. ## Market analysis Role-specific demand, level, employer, and compensation signals for this local market Start with the level mix, then compare current demand, compensation coverage, and employer concentration before opening the live listings. Level mix ### Career ladder [Lead+](/jobs/data-scientist/locations/oakland-ca/lead)26 jobs Oakland's data scientist market is led by lead+ openings, with 26 tracked roles at that rung. 30-day window ### Demand and salary Current jobs 26 Hiring employers 10 Salary coverage 96% Median experience 10.0 years Coverage-gated ### Salary distribution P25 $205,250 P50 $235,000 P75 $258,375 P90 $272,620 Salary figures use annualized USD posted minimum compensation from listings in this market. An employer that posts the same pay on many listings counts once, and figures render only when enough distinct employers disclose pay. Use Metaintro ### Turn this market signal into momentum Move from aggregate demand to the live roles hiring in this market now. - Open live lead+ data scientist listings in Oakland - Compare the level mix before narrowing your search - Use employer and compensation signals to prioritize outreach [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Lead%2B+Data+Scientist+jobs+in+Oakland%2C+CA)[Get started free](/signup) ## Turn this market brief into a live search. Use the signal The best next step is opening the roles behind the aggregate: compare data scientist opportunities in Oakland, save the strongest fits, and keep the market signal close while you apply. - 26 live roles tracked in this market. - 10 employers represented in the current window. - Market data refreshed Oct 10, 2026. [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Lead%2B+Data+Scientist+jobs+in+Oakland%2C+CA)[Compare other markets](/jobs/data-scientist) ## A practical market plan for Data Scientist in Oakland Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list. 1. 01Read the demand 26 data scientist openings across 10 employers establish the current Oakland opportunity set. 2. 02Choose the right rung Lead+ leads the derived level mix with 26 tracked openings. 3. 03Prioritize employers Google is one of the most active visible employers, with 10 current openings in this market view. 4. 04Open the live roles 8 representative openings connect this brief to jobs you can review now. With Metaintro Keep market research, live opportunities, saved roles, and the evidence behind your applications moving in one focused loop. ## Where this market is hiring Move from the Oakland market view into active employers and representative data scientist openings Employer activity · 10 companies ### Who is hiring in this market The most active visible employers, ordered by openings represented in the current market sample. [![Google logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gstatic.com%2Fimages%2Fbranding%2Fsearchlogo%2Fico%2Ffavicon.ico&sig=BDKNIk76wJac9i-LAZppluVpAO3UuN8wc9QbQfIxuFY) GoogleStartups & growing teams10Open roles](/company/google)[![Intuit logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.intuitbenefits.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F03%2Ffavicon_512x512.png&sig=7Y6io9SnPa5gSle99BsvipXf1q4Uhh5FHHo0bL1s52I) IntuitStartups & growing teams8Open roles](/company/intuit)[![Biohub logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbiohub.org%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F32%2F2025%2F10%2Fcropped-biohub-favicon-lg.png%3Fw%3D180&sig=8813-EEV1HoSpY_9IBRneGujQN0_NSqWG9pR3Fg6o6E) BiohubEstablished employers1Open roles](/company/biohub) BSCEmployer profile1Open roles DoorDash USAStartups & growing teams1Open roles [![General Motors logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Ficons.duckduckgo.com%2Fip3%2Fgm.com.ico&sig=IrwRdNKH4KVxxhJ4QJTPxIjVFm0ileIX6_iqLEqS4Mw) General MotorsTop of market1Open roles](/company/general-motors)[![Roblox logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.rbxcdn.com%2F905bd722ee0a6ceda3caacde54c0b081.png&sig=3JOk2xBD_iR70tZrMvdvE0VS7i12DGZF3mTCeB4l9rg) RobloxEstablished employers1Open roles](/company/roblox) Unity Technologies SFStartups & growing teams1Open roles Live opportunity sample · 8 of 26 matches ### Representative openings Open a role to inspect the full requirements. Compensation appears only when the listing provides usable salary data. [Principal Data Scientist - SafetyLead+RobloxSan Mateo, California$274,000Posted Oct 6, 2026](/job/principal-data-scientist-safety-at-roblox-06b59c09-f2b4-555b-9e5d-4ab7895799c1)[Principal Data ScientistLead+Unity Technologies SFMountain View, California$243,800Posted Oct 6, 2026](/job/principal-data-scientist-at-unity-technologies-sf-19ba3b2e-3c55-5f19-807d-f86882761072)[Senior Staff Data ScientistLead+IntuitMountain View, California$210,500Posted Oct 5, 2026](/job/senior-staff-data-scientist-at-intuit-f9b23b38-0272-5613-bc08-89167cf2f362)[Principal Data Scientist, Workforce Solutions (GBSG)Lead+IntuitMountain View, California$247,500Posted Oct 5, 2026](/job/principal-data-scientist-workforce-solutions-gbsg-at-intuit-4ea61b01-417e-52fd-8355-17ca943c810c)[Sr. Staff Data Scientist, LendingLead+IntuitMountain View, California$210,500Posted Oct 1, 2026](/job/sr-staff-data-scientist-lending-at-intuit-d138a2c1-d86d-52d3-92e9-f72d7e58064f)[Staff Product Data Scientist, Gmail, Chat, CalendarLead+GoogleSunnyvale, California$192,000Posted Sep 25, 2026](/job/staff-product-data-scientist-gmail-chat-calendar-at-google-e02153ea-28aa-50bf-bb6b-37933f1f9844)[Principal Data Scientist, Google SearchLead+GoogleMountain View, California$307,000Posted Sep 22, 2026](/job/principal-data-scientist-google-search-at-google-aad509c6-716d-55a3-a816-3057a6f53109)[Staff Product Data Scientist, ML Resource EfficiencyLead+GoogleSunnyvale, California$192,000Posted Sep 22, 2026](/job/staff-product-data-scientist-ml-resource-efficiency-at-google-7c337a41-5875-5b34-a8b1-1c80da4b4e29) [Explore all 26 matching jobs](/jobs/search?q=Lead%2B+Data+Scientist+jobs+in+Oakland%2C+CA) ## Lead+ Data Scientist jobs in Oakland: what applicants need to know Current answers for a difficult AI-era job search, grounded in this publishable role and location market view rather than generic career advice. 1. 01### How many lead+ data scientist jobs are open in Oakland? Metaintro tracks 26 live lead+ data scientist openings from 10 employers in the Oakland, CA area over the last 30 days. 2. 02### What do lead+ data scientist jobs in Oakland pay? The median posted salary is $235,000 a year. The middle half of posted salaries runs $205,250 to $258,375. Based on the 96% of current listings that disclose pay. 3. 03### Which companies are hiring for lead+ data scientist jobs in Oakland? Google, Intuit, Biohub, and BSC have the most open lead+ data scientist roles here right now, out of 10 hiring employers. ## Continue with the next market signal Compare nearby cities, adjacent roles, and publishable level views without leaving the live jobs cluster Nearby cities Compare Data Scientist demand around Oakland. 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