Kanadevia Inova North America

Principal Data Scientist

Kanadevia Inova North America  •  Zürich, CH (Onsite)  •  4 hours ago
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Job Description

Welcome to Kanadevia Inova, a global innovation leader in the waste infrastructure space, where we believe in creating a sustainable future through technology and innovation.

Transforming Waste into Value

At Kanadevia Inova, we pride ourselves on being at the forefront of waste-to-X technology. We are not just waste managers; we are creators of value from what communities discard. Your role at Kanadevia Inova directly contributes to turning something once considered useless - waste - into something invaluable: energy, heat, hydrogen, fertilizer, and beyond..

Find out more about Kanadevia Inova at www.kanadevia-inova.com.

  • Lead the design, development, validation, and deployment of advanced AI, machine learning, optimization, and analytics solutions for strategic business challenges.
  • Act as the organization's AI and Data Science subject matter expert, driving adoption of best-in-class methodologies and emerging technologies.
  • Define and maintain standards for experimentation, model validation, MLOps, monitoring, explainability, and lifecycle management.
  • Collaborate with product, engineering, and business stakeholders to develop AI-driven use cases, influence product strategy, and guide architecture decisions.
  • Mentor technical teams, promote innovation and analytical thinking, and ensure AI solutions meet regulatory, security, and governance requirements.

Qualifications

  • Proven experience delivering multiple production-grade AI/ML solutions from concept through operations.
  • Strong expertise in machine learning, MLOps, cloud platforms, data engineering, and software development practices.
  • Experience across the full AI solution lifecycle, including PoC, MVP, industrialization, deployment, and support.
  • Demonstrated technical leadership with a successful track record of mentoring and developing technical talent.
  • Relevant industry experience and the ability to translate business needs into scalable AI-driven solutions.

Additional Information

For HR agencies: Please note that we do not accept applications coming from agencies. Thank you.

Kanadevia Inova North America

About Kanadevia Inova North America

Kanadevia Inova is a global greentech leader that pioneers innovative solutions for the energy transition and circular economy.

The North American Kanadevia Inova group is headquartered in Knoxville (TN) with additional locations in San Luis Obispo (CA), and Montreal (CAN). Focusing on holistic Waste-to-X and RNG installations, the company offers full circular solutions along the complete life cycle of all their installations.

Based in Zurich and employing more than 3,300 people in 17 countries, Kanadevia Inova specializes in waste to x (WtX) and renewable gas (RG), delivering turnkey systems that transform waste into valuable resources through cutting-edge technology.

As part of Kanadevia Corporation, our mission is to bring value to communities and contribute to a future free of wasted waste. We take an innovative approach at every stage, from project development, engineering and construction (EPC) to end-to-end support throughout a plant’s life cycle. By integrating advanced technology and continuous research and development, we ensure each project is tailored to achieve optimal performance.

With over 1,600 reference projects completed globally, our team delivers innovative, customer-centric solutions to both established leaders and partners in emerging markets.

If you’re ready to be part of a team that’s pushing the boundaries of innovation and sustainability towards a future free of wasted waste, join our community of 3,000 talented professionals who make an impact every day.

Industry
Consulting & Advisory
Company Size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Knoxville, Tennessee
Year Founded
Unknown
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