Senior Machine Learning Engineer

Company Description

As a Senior Machine Learning Engineer, you’ll play a key role in turning innovative ML research into scalable, real-world solutions that power global decision-making. At NiQ, we’re looking for someone to join our Tech & Durable Global Data Science team, working at the intersection of data science and engineering to transform cutting-edge research into robust, production-ready systems. 

If you're excited by cloud technologies, MLOps, and solving complex problems with smart, data-driven approaches, and you thrive in a collaborative, learning-focused environment, this role is for you. 

Job Description

What You’ll Do 

• Build & Scale ML Systems: Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain machine learning solutions using software engineering best practices. 

• Productionize Prototypes: Transform data science models into scalable, production-ready systems for real-world applications. 

• Own the ML Lifecycle: Implement and manage end-to-end ML workflows using MLOps practices in both cloud and on-prem environments. 

• Collaborate Globally: Partner with data scientists, software engineers, and product experts in cross-functional, international teams. 

• Drive Engineering Excellence: Develop and refine tools, methods, and best practices to elevate ML engineering standards. 

• Mentor, Share & Grow: Support team development through mentoring, contribute to internal Communities of Practice, and engage in training and cross-functional learning opportunities. 

• Shape the Future of ML: Influence the direction of ML engineering at NIQ by contributing to strategic initiatives and technical roadmaps. 

Qualifications

Tech Stack You’ll Work With 

• Languages & Frameworks: Python, SQL, Argo, Kubeflow, MLflow 

• CI/CD Tools: GitLab CI 

• Monitoring: Prometheus, Grafana 

• Containers & Orchestration: Docker, Kubernetes 

• Databases: PostgreSQL, BigQuery, RDBMS 

Additional Information

Must-Haves 

• Degree in computer science, engineering, statistics, or a related field (BSc, MSc, or PhD). 

• 4+ years of experience in machine learning software development. 

• Strong Python skills and experience with ML libraries and frameworks. 

• Solid experience working in large-scale database environments. 

• Knowledge of containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes). 

• Solid experience with production-level code quality and collaboration with software/testing engineers. 

• Solid understanding of statistical methods and machine learning algorithms  

• Fluent English communication skills. 

Nice-to-Haves 

• Experience with cloud environments (AWS, GCP) 

• Familiarity with MLflow or similar ML lifecycle tools. 

• Experience with agile development practices. 

• Background in forecasting, pricing, revenue assurance, or media analytics is a plus. 

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