Senior Data Scientist at Nielsen

Data Science is at the core of Nielsen’s business. Our team of researchers come from diverse disciplines and they drive innovation, new product ideation, experimental design and testing, complex analysis and delivery of data insights around the world. We support all International Media clients and are located where our clients are. 

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!