Senior Data Scientist at Nielsen

Our business is centered on data, because it’s what our clients need to make confident decisions that shape the future of media. Our Data Science team delivers essential metrics and insights to brands around the world through new product ideation, experimental design and complex analysis.

ABOUT NIELSEN
Audience is everything! Nielsen is the global leader in mapping media ecosystems. With a footprint in 70 countries and 15,000 associates, we offer the world’s most complete measurement of everything people watch on all screens. We leverage the best data assets and modeling methods to build consistent and comparable metrics of viewing behavior. By connecting clients to audiences, we fuel the media industry with the most accurate understanding of what people listen to and watch. To discover what audiences love, we measure across all channels and platforms⁠—from podcasts to streaming TV to social media. And when companies and advertisers are truly connected to their audiences, they can see the most important opportunities and accelerate growth. 

ABOUT DATA SCIENCE
Data Science is at the core of Nielsen’s business. Our 500+ data scientists range from survey methodologists, experimental behaviorists, statisticians, machine-learning modelers, data engineers,and software developers. We drive innovation, new product ideation, experimental design and testing, complex analysis and delivery of data insights around the world. 
 
ABOUT YOU
You’re a visionary who can also execute--you see the possibilities, then create a plan and make it happen. You understand media measurement or are able to quickly pick up domain knowledge on the job. You write production-quality code and enjoy orchestrating your big-data solutions at scale. You’re able to shift gears quickly and adapt to changing circumstances. You also have the communication chops to translate it all into conversation or presentations, connecting strategic objectives to daily work. Seeing the big picture takes attention to detail. You know what’s happening in the data science world and you’re ready to influence what’s next.           
 
ABOUT THE JOB

Our team builds methodologies that integrate Nielsen’s state-of-the-art data assets into cutting-edge audience measurement and planning products. The Senior Data Scientist will develop and producionalize data integration models for our content measurement for TV, digital, and radio platforms. Meetings are usually held during standard East Coast working hours; some flexibility may be required for international coordination. 



QUALIFICATIONS:

Advanced degree in Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering, Physics or other STEM fields
Proficiency in Python, Spark, or Scala to develop sharable software with the appropriate technical documentation
Experience with enterprise data systems
Experience with cloud platforms.
Experience with Hadoop, Apache Spark, and other big data systems 
Experience with Atlassian suite is a plus
Experience with statistical and machine-learning models
Experience with both designed and organic data
2 or more years work experience in data science
Excellent communication skills, ability to explain complex problems to technical and non-technical audiences



JOIN US!
Do you want to move the industry forward with Nielsen? Our people are the driving force. Your thoughts, ideas and expertise can propel us forward. Whether you have fresh thinking around maximizing a new technology or you see a gap in the market, we are here to listen and take action. Our team is made strong by a diversity of thoughts, experiences, skills, and backgrounds. You’ll enjoy working with smart, fun, curious colleagues, who are passionate about their work. Come be part of a team that motivates you to do your best work! 

Nielsen: Enabling your best to power a better media future. Our comprehensive benefits package (including health & wellness plans, 401(k) retirement coupled with a Nielsen match, a generous paid time off policy, and if eligible, a discretionary incentive/bonus) is designed to be inclusive for all employees and families, and we take pride in ensuring that employees are rewarded holistically for the role they are doing and their performance. A reasonable estimate of salary range for a new employee to be offered this role would be between 100,000 - 300,000, which would be adjusted based on each employee's geographic location.  The position of each employee within a compensation range at Nielsen is dependent on several individual circumstances, such as experience, training, certifications and other business requirements/needs.  
 
Nielsen is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action-Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, marital status, protected veteran status or any other protected class.

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