Senior Data Scientist at Nielsen

Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Consumer Intelligence, Market Research, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

Degree in computer science, data science, statistics, or a related field
5+ years experience in a Data Science role
Expert knowledge of developing and optimizing deep learning algorithms on GPU infrastructures using the PyTorch framework
Experience with fine-tuning third-party Large Language Models sourced from e.g. HuggingFace
Proven ability to ship large-scale models to production environments
Strong Python skills and familiarity with development tools (e.g. Jupyter, PyCharm, VSCode)
Ability to think creatively in addressing analytical objectives
Strong presentation and data visualization skills (e.g., ability to communicate complex insights clearly to technical and non-technical audiences)
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills to align technical solutions with business needs
Ability to work independently and asynchronously as part of a distributed team
Professional working proficiency in English
(Desirable) Familiarity with the evolving data science ecosystem and popular machine learning frameworks beyond PyTorch (e.g. scikit, tensorflow)
(Desirable) Experience with software engineering best practices (version control, testing, agile development, Scrum, Safe)
(Desirable) Hands-on experience with cloud computing platforms (e.g. GCP) and productionizing machine learning models (e.g. expose as REST API, containerization, scalability, performance optimization)

Responsibilities

Perform research to drive the development of product focused Data Science solutions for our T&D business
Build, fine-tune and deploy state-of-the-art neural networks for Extreme Multilabel Classification problems
Ensure documentation, reproducibility and quality of code
Collaborate with MLEs and SREs to deploy models in live production pipeline
Foster Data Science related knowledge exchange within NIQ (e.g. Lunch & Learns, Communities of Practice)
Mentor and guide junior team members and working students, serving as a methodological expert and role model
Build scalable, production-ready data science solutions that enable the use of or directly utilize NIQ's Tech & Durable Point-of-Sale data
Collaborate cross-functionally with product managers, engineers, designers and business stakeholders to translate complex problems into actionable insights
Contribute to the evolution of our data science ecosystem through innovation, mentorship, and thought leadership

Skills

Machine Learning

Artificial Intelligence

Predictive Analytics

Prescriptive Analytics

Neural Networks

Extreme Multilabel Classification

Data Science

Python

Scalable Solutions

Production Deployment

Nielsen

Global measurement and data analytics provider

About Nielsen

Nielsen provides measurement and data analytics services to help businesses understand consumers and markets globally. The company operates through two main divisions: Nielsen Global Media, which offers reliable metrics for the media and advertising industries, and Nielsen Global Connect, which supplies consumer packaged goods manufacturers and retailers with actionable insights about the marketplace. Nielsen combines its proprietary data with other sources to give clients a comprehensive view of current trends and future opportunities. With a presence in over 100 countries, Nielsen aims to support companies in making informed decisions to drive innovation and growth.

Town of Clarkstown, New YorkHeadquarters

1963Year Founded

$45.1MTotal Funding

ACQUISITIONCompany Stage

Data & Analytics, ConsultingIndustries

10,001+Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Risks

Competition from digital-native analytics firms threatens Nielsen's market share.

Privacy regulations may impact Nielsen's data collection capabilities.

Private equity acquisition could lead to strategic shifts misaligned with client needs.

Differentiation

Nielsen offers comprehensive cross-platform measurement solutions, including mobile media markets.

The Diverse Media Equity program elevates diverse-owned media companies' visibility.

Nielsen Impact Score evaluates marketing value of university athletic programs.

Upsides

Acquisition of Telephia enhances Nielsen's mobile media measurement capabilities.

Partnerships with P&G and NMSDC support diverse media representation.

Collaboration with TikTok improves digital audience measurement services.

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