NielsenIQ
consumer intelligence
SeniorDataScientist
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“Senior Data Scientist at NielsenIQ. Skills: data cleaning, data validation, statistical analysis, Python, SQL, cloud environments, Databricks, Azure. Work hands-on with large-scale consumer and behavioral datasets, supporting measurement products used across North America. Evaluate existing data preparation, validation, and projection methodologies, identifying opportunities for improvement”
What You'll Achieve.
product accuracy and reliability
Industry & Context.
enjoy solving messy data problems; Investigate data issues; perform root-cause analysis; recommend corrective actions
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
3–6 years of experience in a Data Scientist, Statistical Analyst, or similar hands-on analytics role, foundation in statistics, mathematics, econometrics, or data science, Advanced proficiency in Python (data manipulation, validation, analysis — not just modeling), working knowledge of SQL and experience querying large, complex datasets, Experience with data cleaning, validation, aggregation, and quality control at scale, Hands-on experience in cloud environments, ideally Azure and Databricks, Experience working with version control (Git), Ability to explain technical concepts clearly and work independently with minimal supervision
Nice to Have
Experience with consumer, retail, CPG, panel, survey, or transactional data, Exposure to projection methods, weighting, sampling, or measurement frameworks, Experience supporting product development or data products, Background in economics, statistics, or applied research, Familiarity with Spark / PySpark
What You'll Do.
Work hands-on with large-scale consumer and behavioral datasets
supporting measurement products used across North America
Evaluate existing data preparation
and projection methodologies
identifying opportunities for improvement
Design and prototype new statistical or data-driven approaches to address evolving market and measurement challenges
Develop end-to-end quality
and performance indicators tied directly to product accuracy and reliability
Investigate data issues
perform root-cause analysis
and recommend corrective actions
Clearly summarize findings and recommendations for technical and non-technical stakeholders
Maintain clear documentation of methodologies
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partner with Product, Engineering, and global Data Science teams to support production deployment of new solutions
Communication Scope
Clearly summarize findings and recommendations for technical and non-technical stakeholders; Ability to explain technical concepts clearly
Full Job Description
NIQ, the world’s leading consumer intelligence company, reveals new pathways to growth for retailers and consumer goods manufacturers. With operations in more than 100 countries, NIQ delivers the most complete and clear understanding of consumer buying behavior through an advanced business intelligence platform with integrated predictive analytics. NIQ delivers the Full View. NIQ was founded in 1923 and is an Advent International portfolio company. For more information, visit NIQ.com Want to keep up with the latest updates on our business and #LifeAtNIQ? Follow us on: [LinkedIn](https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Fnielseniq%2F&data=05%7C01%7CJulianne.Knapp%40nielseniq.com%7C90f29598c08841185bee08db2589b0f6%7C6ac7a1f45fb14153bb4f12d2020a1f7d%7C0%7C0%7C638145045523579214%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=y7Y7Hrvnyk3imLIt8gUtvQkRCV0QZCWh0NIU17wegeE%3D&reserved=0) | [Instagram](https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fnielseniq%2F&data=05%7C01%7CJulianne.Knapp%40nielseniq.com%7C90f29598c08841185bee08db2589b0f6%7C6ac7a1f45fb14153bb4f12d2020a1f7d%7C0%7C0%7C638145045523579214%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Q14VCaXQcwHu9pRAUrfEpYDya4bNviRaLn1IuCyzxSs%3D&reserved=0) | [Twitter](https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Fnielseniq&data=05%7C01%7CJulianne.Knapp%40nielseniq.com%7C90f29598c08841185bee08db2589b0f6%7C6ac7a1f45fb14153bb4f12d2020a1f7d%7C0%7C0%7C638145045523579214%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=vvEIFXzAatYZb0SFOtMeajIStdcBs7Tbvau6%2FTM3Mlw%3D&reserved=0) | [Facebook](https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FNielsenIQ.global%2F&data=05%7C01%7CJulia
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