Software Engineer-Python Web scraping at Nielsen

Pune, Maharashtra, India

Apply Now

Not SpecifiedCompensation

Entry Level & New Grad, Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Retail Analytics, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

1–3 years of experience working with Python
Comfortable using tools like Scrapy, Python Requests, BeautifulSoup, Playwright/Selenium
Understand how to work with HTTP headers, cookies, session management, and network debugging
Adapt quickly to messy problems and fix issues independently
Enjoy learning, asking questions, and building better tools
Nice to Have:
Basic exposure to rotating proxies, user-agent spoofing, or headless browsers (e.g., Selenium or Playwright)
Hands-on practice scraping structured websites using Scrapy, Python Requests, and BeautifulSoup
Basic understanding of HTML structure, XPaths, or CSS selectors

Responsibilities

Build and maintain efficient web crawlers to extract structured data from websites (e.g., product listings, prices, reviews)
Write robust data pipelines to parse and clean messy web content
Deal with real-world challenges like JavaScript-heavy pages, anti-bot measures, and changing page structures
Work closely with product and operations teams to adjust scraping strategies when sites change or new data needs emerge

Skills

Python

Web Scraping

Scrapy

Requests

BeautifulSoup

Playwright

Selenium

HTTP headers

Session management

Network debugging

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.

Land your dream remote job 3x faster with AI

Try Jobo Free