Data Scientist
Foxintelligence
Data Science
Barcelona, Spain
Company Description
#LI-Hybrid
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.
Job Description
Our Media Measurement team uses state-of-the-art technologies and rigorous methods to track who is watching what, where, and how they engage with content. Our clients can evaluate who is consuming what content across different media, platforms and devices, and know what the audience thinks about that content. As people consume media content on more channels, and through more devices, than ever before, we are proud to provide a full view on media consumption to our clients.
You will:
Own together with your team several of our Data Science solutions throughout the full life cycle (brainstorming, design, implementation, productization and maintenance)
Develop solutions based on data science, stats and machine learning models
Improve methods and tools and contribute to our communities of practice in the area of Data Science
Communicate with non-data scientists in Tech, Operations, Commercial, Product and understand the domain and the requirements
Make data your best friends. Understand their strengths and use them. Be aware of their weaknesses and handle those in your solutions
Screen the market for potential new Data Science approaches
Foster knowledge exchange within the company
Present GfK's Data Science expertise at conferences and workshops
Qualifications
You have:
2+ years of relevant experience
a Master's degree / PhD that reflects modeling and statistics skills
The ability to communicate complex methodology and technology to tech and non-tech audiences
Expert statistical / machine learning modeling skills (e.g. statistical tests, classification, predictive modelling, handling of missing data, sampling, weighting)
Experience with an analytical programming language (Python, R) and the respective ecosystem
Additional Information
It would be a nice addition if you have:
Knowledge of cloud computing environments and tooling (especially AWS)
Advanced software development skills (unit testing, CI/CD, Git)
Basic skills regarding database handling as SQL
Basic knowledge of the always evolving Data Science ecosystem and its frameworks
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://www.nielseniq.com/global/en/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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