Senior Research Scientist

NielsenIQ is a consumer intelligence company that delivers the Full View™, the world’s most complete and clear understanding of consumer buying behavior that reveals new pathways to growth. Since 1923, NIQ has moved measurement forward for industries and economies across the globe. We are putting the brightest and most dedicated minds together to accelerate progress. Our diversity brings out the best in each other so we can leave a lasting legacy on the work that we do and the people that we do it with. NielsenIQ offers a range of products and services that leverage Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence to provide insights into consumer behavior and market trends. This position opens the opportunity to apply the latest state of the art in AI/ML and data science to global and key strategic projects

We are looking for a Senior Research Scientist with a data-centric mindset to join our applied research and innovation team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in machine learning, deep learning, operationalization of AI/ML and process automation.

You will be responsible for analyzing data, researching the most appropriate techniques, and the development, testing, support and delivery of proof of concepts to resolve real-world and large-scale challenging problems.

Job Responsibilities
Develop and apply machine learning innovations with minimal technical supervision. Understand the requirements from stakeholders and be able to communicate results and conclusions in a way that is accurate, clear and winsome. Perform feasibility studies and analyse data to determine the most appropriate solution. Work on many different data challenges, always ensuring a combination of simplicity, scalability, reproducibility and maintainability within the ML solutions and source code. Both data and software must be developed and maintained with high-quality standards and minimal defects. Collaborate with other technical fellows on the integration and deployment of ML solutions. To work as a member of a team, encouraging team building, motivation and cultivating effective team relations.

Essential Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or an equivalent numerate discipline
• Demonstrated senior experience in Machine Learning, Deep Learning & other AI fields
• Experience working with large datasets, production-grade code & operationalization of ML solutions
• EDA analysis & practical hands-on experience with datasets, ML models (Pytorch or Tensorflow) & evaluations
• Able to understand scientific papers & develop the idea into executable code
• Analytical mindset, problem solving & logical thinking capabilities
• Proactive attitude, constructive, intellectual curiosity & persistence to find answers to   questions
• A high level of interpersonal & communication skills in English & strong ability to meet deadlines
• Python, Pytorch, Git, pandas, dask, polars, sklearn, huggingface, docker, databricks

Desired Skills

• Masters degree &/or specialization courses in AI/ML. PhD in science is an added value
• Experience in MLOPs (MLFlow, Prefect) & deployment of AI/ML solutions to the cloud (Azure preferred)
• Understanding & practice of LLMs & Generative AI (prompt engineering, RAG).
• Experience with Robotic Process Automation, Time Series Forecasting & Predictive modeling
• A practical grasp of databases (SQL, ElasticSearch, Pinecone, Faiss)
• Previous experience in retail, consumer, ecommerce, business, FMCG products (NielsenIQ portfolio)

With @NielsenIQ, we’re now an even more diverse team of 40,000 people – each with their own stories

Our increasingly diverse workforce empowers us to better reflect the diversity of the markets we measure.

Our Benefits

• Flexible working environment
• Volunteer time off
• LinkedIn Learning
• Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)

About NIQ

NIQ is the world’s leading consumer intelligence company, delivering the most complete understanding of consumer buying behavior and revealing new pathways to growth. In 2023, NIQ combined with GfK, bringing together the two industry leaders with unparalleled global reach. With a holistic retail read and the most comprehensive consumer insights—delivered with advanced analytics through state-of-the-art platforms—NIQ delivers the Full View™. NIQ is an Advent International portfolio company with operations in 100+ markets, covering more than 90% of the world’s population.

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Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

NIQ is committed to reflecting the diversity of the clients, communities, and markets we measure within our own workforce. We exist to count everyone and are on a mission to systematically embed inclusion and diversity into all aspects of our workforce, measurement, and products. We enthusiastically invite candidates who share that mission to join us. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action-Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, marital status, protected veteran status or any other protected class. Our global non-discrimination policy covers these protected classes in every market in which we do business worldwide. Learn more about how we are driving diversity and inclusion in everything we do by visiting the NIQ News Center: https://nielseniq.com/global/en/news-center/diversity-inclusion