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Job DescriptionAbout the Role:
As a Machine Learning Engineer, you will take a leading role in designing and building the end-to-end
systems that power intelligent products at Nielsen. You will own complex projects from conception to
deployment, making critical design and architectural decisions. This is a high-impact role for a hands-on
engineer who can handle ambiguity, mentor others, and deliver robust, scalable ML solutions.
Responsibilities:
• Own the complete lifecycle of machine learning systems, including problem formulation, data
pipeline design, model development, deployment, and monitoring.
• Make key architectural and design decisions to ensure our ML systems are scalable, reliable, and
efficient.
• Navigate project requirements, creating clear plans of action and defining technical roadmaps.
• Optimize complex data pipelines and ML models for performance.
• Mentor junior engineers on the team, fostering their growth and ensuring high technical
standards.
• Act as the technical point of contact for your projects, managing communication with product
managers and other stakeholders.
• Cultivate a team environment focused on continuous learning, where innovative audience
measurement methodologies are developed and refined through collaborative effort
Basic Qualifications:
• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics or a related field.
• A proven track record of owning and shipping production machine learning systems.
• Deep expertise in classification models, regression models, anomaly detection, boosted models,
deep learning and simulation problems, particularly with large datasets.
• Deep expertise in ML concepts, data engineering, and MLOps practices.
• Proficiency in Python and SQL.
• Must have deployed E2E ML systems by automating training and inference pipelines.
• Hands-on experience with distributed computing frameworks like Apache Spark.
• Experience with workflow orchestration tools (e.g., Airflow) and MLOps.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or related field
- Proven track record of owning and shipping production machine learning systems
- Deep expertise in classification, regression, anomaly detection, boosted models, deep learning, and simulation with large datasets
- Deep expertise in ML concepts, data engineering, and MLOps practices
- Proficiency in Python and SQL
- Deployed end-to-end ML systems by automating training and inference pipelines
- Hands-on experience with distributed computing frameworks such as Apache Spark
- Experience with workflow orchestration tools (e.g., Airflow) and MLOps tooling
Nielsen Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Nielsen and has not been reviewed or approved by Nielsen.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave is described as generous for all parents, with birthing parents receiving substantially longer time, and the program is complemented by adoption, fertility, and surrogacy support. Employer-verified entries and company communications consistently highlight family benefits as a standout.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off is considered solid, with some teams using flexible or unlimited PTO models and additional offerings like paid volunteer time. These time-away policies often contribute meaningfully to work-life balance.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Smart Work flexibility, an Employee Assistance Program, and broader well-being initiatives are emphasized as part of a holistic package. These elements are frequently cited as strengths that enhance day-to-day experience.
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