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Data Scientist resume, built from real job postings

Not generic advice — we analyzed 120 Data Scientist descriptions from the 235 openings on our live job board (August 2026) and measured which skills postings actually ask for.

235Data Scientist openings tracked
155posted in the last 45 days
32%remote-friendly

The ATS keywords that matter for Data Scientist resumes

Percentage of Data Scientist postings in our sample that mention each skill. ATS screens match the exact phrasing a posting uses — if the description says one of these and your resume doesn't, you look like a mismatch to the software before a human ever reads you.

Python
90%
SQL
88%
Statistics
76%
Cross-functional collaboration
71%
Stakeholder management
63%
Machine learning
62%
Product roadmap
52%
Data pipelines
32%
A/B testing
32%
LLMs / GenAI
31%
Communication skills
28%
Leadership / mentoring
27%
Prototyping
22%
Forecasting
20%
Data visualization
19%
Marketing analytics
18%

How to put them in your resume (without keyword stuffing)

Mirror the posting, not this list

This table tells you what the market asks for; each application should mirror that specific description's wording. Paste the posting into Refynes and the AI Tailor rewrites your bullets around its exact keywords.

Attach every keyword to evidence

"Python" in a skills list is weak. "Python" inside an achievement bullet with a number is what convinces both the ATS and the recruiter.

Keep the formatting machine-readable

Single column for the parsing layer, standard section names, no tables or text boxes. Every Refynes template exports ATS-safe PDF and DOCX.

Companies hiring Data Scientists on our board

Mostly hiring in San Francisco, New York, Toronto — and 32% of postings are remote-friendly.

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Frequently asked questions

What keywords should a Data Scientist resume include in August 2026?

Based on 120 Data Scientist postings we analyzed from our live job board, the most frequently mentioned skills are: Python (90%), SQL (88%), Statistics (76%), Cross-functional collaboration (71%), Stakeholder management (63%), Machine learning (62%). Mirror the exact phrasing a posting uses — applicant tracking systems match strings, not synonyms.

How many Data Scientist jobs are hiring right now?

Our job board currently tracks 235 Data Scientist openings from Greenhouse, Ashby and Lever ATS feeds, 155 of them posted in the last 45 days. 32% are remote-friendly.

How do I tailor my resume for a Data Scientist role?

Paste the job description into Refynes and run an AI refinement — it rewrites your bullets around the posting's own keywords while keeping your real experience. Every free account includes 3 free Best Quality AI refinements each month, no credit card required.

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