Principal Data Scientist, Digital Innovation - Predictive Formulations

Ingredion Incorporated; Westchester (IL); Hybrid; USD 123,500 - 164,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Career growth opportunities

Employee recognition program

Employee discount program

Job summary

Ingredion Incorporated is seeking a Principal Data Scientist to lead the design and implementation of a data framework and scalable data lakehouse in Google Cloud. Your role will empower global formulators to unlock potential through data and accelerate innovations. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in predictive modeling and excellent leadership skills.

This position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits including health and wellness support, and opportunities for career growth in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Years of work experience in predictive modeling and data science.
• Proven delivery of major data science initiatives providing business value.
• Technical leadership skills with experience in data scripting languages.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of a robust data framework.
• Structure and scale a dynamic data lakehouse in Google Cloud.
• Collaborate to stand up scalable machine learning pipelines.

Skills

Predictive modeling

Data science

Data analysis

SQL

Python

Machine learning

Bayesian inference

Job description

About Ingredion

Join Ingredion, where innovation impacts lives worldwide! Without even realizing it, you’ve experienced our work in your favorite chocolate, your pet’s food, the paper you write on, and your everyday snacks. As a global powerhouse across more than 60 industries, we harness the potential of natural ingredients to transform lives. Whether you’re just starting your career or bringing years of experience, there's a place for you here to make a real difference. Be part of our team that values a wide range of perspectives and is committed to shaping a better world with every product we create.

Location: Bridgewater, NJ or Westchester, IL

Workplace type: On-Site/Hybrid (3 days/week on-site & 2 days/week remote)

Position: Principal Data Scientist

Principal Data Scientist – you will be our data science guru, our technical trailblazer, and the mastermind behind a scalable, adaptive data lakehouse and analytical layer that transforms raw data into strategic insight. Your work will empower our global formulators and food scientists to unlock the full potential of over a century of collective knowledge, guiding experimentation, formulation, and product development with precision and purpose. You will accelerate innovations – bringing the potential of people, nature and technology together to make life better.

Reports to: Director, Innovation – Digital

What You Will Do

• Lead the design and implementation of a robust data framework that evolves with our innovation business.
• Structure and scale a dynamic data lakehouse and democratic analytical layer in Google Cloud, supporting our vision for using data to guide ingredient selection, predictive formulation strategies, and customer‑centric innovation.
• Collaborate with technical resources to stand up scalable machine learning pipelines that can quickly adapt to new challenges.
• Develop and deploy machine learning models tailored to evolving business needs.
• Mentor the next generation of data scientists – fostering a culture of excellence.
• Support the Director – Innovation, Digital to select & drive use cases that accelerate our ability to hone in on the right solutions for our customers.

What You Will Bring

• Years of work experience in predictive modeling, data science and analysis, with the ability to set long‑term technical vision and see it through (strong preference for those who have done this within a Google ecosystem).
• Proven delivery of multiple major data science initiatives that provide measurable value and insight to business stakeholders.
• Technical leadership skills; strong quantitative background and experience with data scripting languages (SQL, Python) and statistical methods and advanced modeling techniques (machine learning, Bayesian inference).
• Exceptional leadership, stakeholder management, and collaboration skills, with the ability to inspire and communicate technical concepts to business, technical, and lay audiences.
• Preferably a strong background in food or global ingredient solutions, to understand the challenges and opportunities of new solution formulation using data.

Who You Are

• Visionary – able to think strategically about the future of insights in our space, beyond day‑to‑day challenges.
• Curious and eager to evolve – continuously exploring emerging technologies, including generative AI, ML platforms, and advanced modeling techniques.
• A mentor who values time to develop the technical growth of others.
• Collaborative – demonstrated ability in stakeholder management and cross‑functional collaboration to achieve outcomes.
• Results‑oriented – focus on value when tackling multiple opportunities and helping others achieve measurable outcomes/KPI.

Why Join Ingredion?

• Total Rewards Package – Competitive salary and performance‑based pay recognizing your contributions.
• Comprehensive Benefits & Wellness Support – Health, long‑term savings, and resources for physical, mental, and emotional well‑being.
• Career Growth – Learning, training, and development opportunities, including tuition reimbursement.
• Employee Recognition Program – A culture of real‑time appreciation with personalized rewards globally.
• Employee Discount Program – Exclusive discounts on everyday products, services, and travel.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. Ingredion seeks to provide a work environment free from harassment and discrimination. We will not tolerate any form of discrimination based on race, color, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, handicap or disability—mental or physical—marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability resulting from military service, or any other classification protected by law (“protected classifications”). We are committed to establishing and maintaining a work environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.

Ingredion provides accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If a job applicant requires an accommodation during the application process or through the selection process, we will work with the applicant to meet the accommodation needs.

Ingredion uses AI‑enabled tools to support parts of the recruitment process, including resume screening and interview scheduling. These tools help match candidate skills to job requirements and streamline communication. All AI‑assisted decisions are reviewed by our Talent Acquisition team to ensure fairness and compliance with applicable laws. By applying, you acknowledge that AI may be used to support your application journey.

Relocation Available: Within Country

Pay Range: $123,500.00 – $164,700.00 Annual

This pay range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Final base salary will be determined based on several factors which may include but are not limited to responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data and applicable bargaining agreement (if any).

Incentive Compensation: This role may be eligible for the Ingredion Annual Incentive Plan or a role‑specific commission/bonus.

Benefits: Full‑time roles are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental and vision coverage as well as a 401(k) plan with a competitive company match.