Senior Research Scientist

Company Description We are a team of passionate curious and diverse professionals who care about each other our work our company and the world We are looking for someone who combines skill in machine learning with an ability to connect with people and see the wider context for a range of business problems You will be responsible for assessing state-of-the-art techniques and applying them to large scale problems mainly in the domain of NLP To solve problems effectively you will need to be able to build relationships and understand the business context in which we are operating This position will suit someone who has a deep understanding of machine learning and is comfortable presenting clearly and winsomely to a non-technical audience NielsenIQ helps companies to meet the needs of people all over the world for food health hygiene tech and durable products Since 1923 NIQ has moved measurement forward for industries and economies across the globe This position opens the opportunity to research and apply state-of-the-art AI ML techniques to strategic global projects Develop and apply machine learning innovations to business problems with minimal technical supervision Assess your own and others results to understand their applicability in the real world Understand stakeholders requirements and communicate results and conclusions accurately clearly and winsomely Perform feasibility studies and analyze 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 Maintain and develop data and software with high-quality standards and minimal defects Collaborate with technical colleagues on the integration and deployment of ML solutions Encourage team building motivation and cultivate effective team relations Bachelor s degree in computer science or an equivalent numerate discipline Bachelor s degree in computer science or an equivalent numerate discipline Qualifications Demonstrated senior-level experience in Machine Learning and Deep Learning using Pytorch Experience performing EDA with large datasets and writing production-grade code Ability to understand scientific papers and develop the idea into executable code Analytical mindset problem solving and logical thinking capabilities A high level of interpersonal and presentation skills in English across cultures Strong ability to meet deadlines Keen to work as part of a diverse team of international colleagues and in a global inclusive culture Python Pytorch Git pandas sklearn huggingface A minimum of 7 years experience with evidence in a related ML field Good to Have Master s degree and or specialization courses in ML DL NLP PhD in science is an added value Experience in MLOPs Understanding and practice of Generative AI prompt engineering RAG A practical grasp of databases SQL ElasticSearch and Databricks Experience in retail consumer ecommerce business FMCG domain Additional Information Enjoy a flexible and rewarding work environment with peer-to-peer recognition platforms Recharge and revitalize with help of wellness plans made for you and your family Plan your future with financial wellness tools Stay relevant and upskill yourself with career development opportunities Our Benefits Flexible working environment Volunteer time off LinkedIn Learning Employee-Assistance-Program EAP NIQ may utilize artificial intelligence AI tools at various stages of the recruitment process including resume screening candidate assessments interview scheduling job matching communication support and certain administrative tasks that help streamline workflows These tools are intended to improve efficiency and support fair and consistent evaluation based on job-related criteria All use of AI is governed by NIQ s principles of fairness transparency human oversight and inclusion Final hiring decisions are made exclusively by humans NIQ 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