Data Scientist - AI

Job Description

Job Responsibilities:

As a Data Scientist on our team, you will:

Design and deploy end-to-end machine learning solutions to solve diverse businesschallenges such as:

• Using LLMs to allow users to interact with internal business systems
• Understanding and classifying Product Images
• Structuring and extracting insights from text data
• Inferring product attributes
• Detecting anomalies
• Matching products across catalogs

Maintain and optimize existing models to improve performance and maximize business impact

Collaborate cross-functionally with product managers, data analysts, software engineers, DevOps, and solution architects to translate ideas into scalable solutions

Integrate LLM and ML models into business processes, working closely with multidisciplinary development and business teams

Continuously grow your technical expertise, staying up to date with the latest tools, frameworks, and best practices in data science

Document model development workflows to ensure reproducibility and transparency

Communicate complex technical concepts clearly and effectively to non-technical stakeholders throughout the development lifecycle

Requirements

We’re looking for someone who brings:

Proficiency in Python and its data science ecosystem (e.g., NumPy, pandas, matplotlib,seaborn, scikit-learn, TensorFlow and/or Keras)

At least 1-2 years of hands-on experience in data science roles, with a focus on:

• Natural Language Processing (e.g., categorization, Named Entity Recognition)
• Content Generation (e.g., Using LLMs to create marketing copy)
• Computer Vision (e.g., image classification, object detection)

Proficincy using LLM for multiple tasks, including Image classification, question answer and tool use

Strong coding practices, including writing clean, well-documented, and maintainable code

Experience with version control systems, such as Git

Solid understanding of relational databases and SQL

Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal

Proven ability to collaborate and present to stakeholders with varying levels of technical expertise

Nice to Have

Experience with Azure ML Workspace or other cloud-based ML platforms

Experience with LLM tools such as PromptFlow, Microsoft Agent Framework, LangChain, LangGraph

Familiarity with spaCy and Hugging Face Transformers

Experience working with architects, test engineers, platform engineers, and other data scientists in a collaborative environment

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 résumé 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 regularly reviews its AI tools to help mitigate bias and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. If you have questions, require accommodations, or wish to request human review were permitted by law, please contact your local HR representative. For more information, please visit NIQ’s AI Safety Policies and Guiding Principles: https://www.nielseniq.com/global/en/ai-safety-policies.

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

At NIQ, we are steadfast in our commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace that mirrors the rich diversity of the communities and markets we serve. We believe that embracing a wide range of perspectives drives innovation and excellence. All employment decisions at NIQ are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. We invite individuals who share our dedication to inclusivity and equity to join us in making a meaningful impact. To learn more about our ongoing efforts in diversity and inclusion, please visit the https://nielseniq.com/global/en/news-center/diversity-inclusion