Senior Engineer, Product Security, Pune
NielsenIQ is maturing its Product Security programs and is recruiting a Senior Product Security Engineer who will be responsible for supporting the rollout of DevSecOps capabilities and practises across all geographies and business units.
As a Senior Product Security Engineer, you will be responsible for integration, maintenance and analysis of the tools and technologies used in securing NIQ products/applications throughout their development. You will oversee application security capabilities within a multi-national matrixed environment. This position will involve working closely with engineering teams, business units, technical and non-technical stakeholders, educating them and driving the adoption and maturity of the NIQ’s Product & Application Security programs.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate within Product Security Engineering and Cybersecurity teams to support delivery of its strategic initiatives.
- Work with engineering teams (Engineers, SREs & QAs) to ensure that products are secure on delivery and implement provided security capabilities.
- Actively contribute to building and maintaining Product Security team security tools and services, including integrations security tools in the CI/CD process
- Report on security key performance indicators (KPIs) to drive improvements across engineering teams’ security posture.
- Contribute to Product Security Engineering team security education program and become an advocate within the organization’s DevSecOps and application security community of practice.
- Review IaaS / PaaS architecture roadmaps for the cloud to and recommend baseline security controls and hardening requirements, supporting threat modelling of NIQ’s products.
- 5+ years of experience working in a technical/hands-on application security, development, or DevOps professional environment.
- Working Knowledge of web stack, web security and common vulnerabilities (e.g. SQLi, XSS, & beyond.)
- Good coding experience (Python is most desirable, or similar programming language).
- Experience deploying containers using CI/CD pipeline tools like GitHub Actions, Gitlab Pipelines, Jenkins, and Terraform or Helm.
- Self-starter, technology and security hobbyist, enthusiast.
- Lifelong learner with endless curiosity.
Bonus Points if you:
- Have experience building serverless functions in Cloud environments.
- Have knowledge of Cloud Workload Protection.
- Experience using SAST and DAST tools.
- Demonstrated engagement in security conferences, training, learning, associations is highly desired and fully supported.
- Ability to think like a hacker.
Our Benefits
- Flexible working environment
- Volunteer time off
- LinkedIn Learning
- Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)
NIQ may utilize artificial intelligence (AI) tools at various stages of the recruitment process, including résumé screening, candidate assessments, interview scheduling, job matching, communication support, and certain administrative tasks that help streamline workflows. These tools are intended to improve efficiency and support fair and consistent evaluation based on job-related criteria. All use of AI is governed by NIQ’s principles of fairness, transparency, human oversight, and inclusion. Final hiring decisions are made exclusively by humans. NIQ regularly reviews its AI tools to help mitigate bias and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. If you have questions, require accommodations, or wish to request human review were permitted by law, please contact your local HR representative. For more information, please visit NIQ’s AI Safety Policies and Guiding Principles: https://nielseniq.com/global/en/info/niqs-ai-safety-policies/
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
At NIQ, we are steadfast in our commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace that mirrors the rich diversity of the communities and markets we serve. We believe that embracing a wide range of perspectives drives innovation and excellence. All employment decisions at NIQ are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. We invite individuals who share our dedication to inclusivity and equity to join us in making a meaningful impact. To learn more about our ongoing efforts in diversity and inclusion, please visit the https://nielseniq.com/global/en/news-center/diversity-inclusion
Skills Required
- 5+ years of technical, hands-on experience in application security, software development, or DevOps
- Working knowledge of web stacks, web security, and common vulnerabilities including SQL injection and cross-site scripting
- Good coding experience, preferably with Python or a similar programming language
- Experience deploying containers using CI/CD tools such as GitHub Actions, GitLab Pipelines, or Jenkins
- Experience with Terraform or Helm
- Self-starter with strong interest in technology and security
- Commitment to continuous learning and curiosity
- Experience building serverless functions in cloud environments
- Knowledge of Cloud Workload Protection
- Experience using SAST and DAST tools
- Engagement in security conferences, training, learning, or professional associations
- Ability to think like a hacker
NielsenIQ Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Parental & Family Support — Public materials highlight paid parental leave in the U.S., with additional paid disability time for birth parents. Parental leave is positioned as a standout element of the package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Unlimited or flexible PTO is referenced alongside paid holidays and sick leave, providing broad time-off options in many roles. Actual use can vary by team norms, but the formal breadth is notable.
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Flexible Benefits — Work-from-home and hybrid arrangements are supported in many roles, with remote-friendly practices described across business lines. Flexibility is frequently positioned as a meaningful advantage.
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