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Job DescriptionJob Summary and Responsibilities
You will have the opportunity to join a team focused on research and development surrounding Nielsen hardware, software, and business rules that support delivery of high quality products to our clients. You will learn and become an expert in Nielsen’s Panel data, helping to develop and maintain robust and reliable panel maintenance processes
In this role, you will:
•Build and maintain data pipelines to support scalable analytics and real-time processing, ensuring seamless integration with downstream analytics and production systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate new functionalities into existing data pipelines, including lower test environments to help validate and assess impact prior to Production integration, where applicable.
• Implement data governance and quality processes to ensure the integrity and accuracy of data throughout its lifecycle.
• Monitor data systems and processes to identify issues and proactively implement improvements to prevent future problems.
• Participate in code reviews with senior developers prior to pushing the code into production to ensure meeting accuracy and best practice standards.
• Perform various testing to proactively identify and fix any bugs.
• Optimize code to meet product SLAs
• Analyze and recommend possible solutions to problems at hand
QualificationsQualifications
•Excellent problem solving skills and attention to detail
•Intellectually curious; Solves problems by analyzing possible solutions using experience, judgment and precedents.
•Able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
•Comfortable sharing recommendations and receiving feedback
•Solid understanding of system design, data structures and performance optimization techniques
•Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Data Science or related field; relevant certifications or advanced coursework preferred.
•2-5 years of experience with the following:
Coding in Python and SQL in both prod and non-prod settings
Working within cloud-based infrastructures and tools such as AWS, EC2, GitLab, and Airflow
Working within the Software Development Life Cycle framework and applying software development best practices
Building monitoring checks and tools to ensure infrastructure and related processes are working as expected
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Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Data Science, or a related field
- 2–5 years of experience coding in Python and SQL in production and non-production environments
- Experience working with cloud-based infrastructures and tools, including AWS and EC2
- Experience with GitLab and Airflow
- Experience working within the Software Development Life Cycle and applying software development best practices
- Experience building monitoring checks and tools for infrastructure and related processes
- Solid understanding of system design, data structures, and performance optimization techniques
- Relevant certifications or advanced coursework
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Effective oral and written communication skills
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.
Nielsen Insights
What We Do
For over 100 years, Nielsen has been a global leader in audience measurement, data and analytics, shaping the future of media. Measuring behavior across all channels and platforms to discover what audiences love, we empower our clients with trusted intelligence that fuels action. As the global media industry continues to evolve, Nielsen will be at the forefront of delivering audience insights that empower marketers and content developers, and ultimately help connect consumers to what matters most to them. We will be guided by our values of inclusion, courage and growth; and we will continue to innovate our products and technology while investing in our talent to drive sustainable and scalable long-term growth.
Why Work With Us
At Nielsen, we have big dreams and aspirations, all of which are achievable if we work as a team. Our culture helps us come together and clarifies how we work together to achieve these goals
