Job Description

At Nielsen, we are passionate about our work to power a better media future for all people by providing powerful insights that drive client decisions and deliver extraordinary results. Our talented, global workforce is dedicated to capturing audience engagement with content - wherever and whenever it’s consumed. Together, we are proudly rooted in our deep legacy as we stand at the forefront of the media revolution. When you join Nielsen, you will join a dynamic team committed to excellence, perseverance, and the ambition to make an impact together. We champion you, because when you succeed, we do too. We enable your best to power our future.

Responsibilities

• Use and fit different mathematical and econometric models for explanatory purposes that deliver better decisions, and create high-quality data visualizations for internal and external purposes.

• Research, design and implement analytic and mathematical approaches and algorithms to build scalable best of class web-based analytical solutions

• Design and test analytical modules for Nielsen modeling platforms

• Partner with our Software Engineering department to build best-of-class web-based analytical solutions

• Document and present methodology inside and outside the company

Qualifications

Requirements

• PhD or Masters degree in Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, or Related field

• 4+ yrs experience in working in Data Science and/or Statistical analysis

• Expertise in Python, Spark, SQL or other modern programming languages

• Experience in using machine learning libraries and techniques

• Proficient in writing production grade code using scientific computing packages (e.g., NumPy, SciPy, Scikit-learn)

• Experience with Bayesian and Frequentist statistics

• Experience with NumPyro is a plus

• Familiarity with cloud providers (e.g. AWS, Azure) is a plus

• Experience in code management, docker, and CI/CD pipelines is a plus

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Well-organized and capable of working independently on mission-critical projects while meeting deadlines

• Quick learner with a logical mindset and analytical thinking who is passionate about technology

• Experience in short-release life-cycle (agile processes including scrum) is a plus

Additional Information

Additional Information

Please be aware that job-seekers may be at risk of targeting by scammers seeking personal data or money. Nielsen recruiters will only contact you through official job boards, LinkedIn, or email with a nielsen.com domain. Be cautious of any outreach claiming to be from Nielsen via other messaging platforms or personal email addresses. Always verify that email communications come from an @nielsen.com address. If you're unsure about the authenticity of a job offer or communication, please contact Nielsen directly through our official website or verified social media channels.

Please be aware that job-seekers may be at risk of targeting by scammers seeking personal data or money. Nielsen recruiters will only contact you through official job boards, LinkedIn, or email with a nielsen.com domain. Be cautious of any outreach claiming to be from Nielsen via other messaging platforms or personal email addresses. Always verify that email communications come from an @ nielsen.com address. If you're unsure about the authenticity of a job offer or communication, please contact Nielsen directly through our official website or verified social media channels.