Machine Learning Engineer (MLE-3)

The Nielsen Company; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nielsen Company is hiring a Machine Learning Engineer in Bengaluru, India. In this role, you will be responsible for building and deploying ML models, collaborating with teams to translate business needs into scalable solutions.

Ideal candidates will have 3-6 years of experience, a relevant degree, and strong skills in Python and SQL. The role offers opportunities for mentoring and complex project involvement.

Qualifications

• 3-6 years of professional experience in machine learning engineering.
• Proven experience in building and deploying ML models in a production environment.
• Strong background in data analytics, including statistical analysis and visualization.

Responsibilities

• Independently build, train, and deploy machine learning models for complex projects.
• Design and maintain robust ML pipelines from data processing to model serving.
• Mentor interns or junior engineers, sharing your knowledge and expertise.

Skills

Python

SQL

Machine Learning Model Deployment

Data Analytics

Hands-on AI Frameworks

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or related field

Tools

Spark

Airflow

MLflow

Job description

Job Description

As a Machine Learning Engineer at this level, you will be a key contributor to our team, responsible for building and deploying end-to-end machine learning models. You will work with a degree of autonomy on well-defined projects, translating business needs into functional and scalable ML solutions. This role is perfect for hands‑on ML Engineers looking to deepen their expertise and take on more complex challenges.

Responsibilities

• Independently build, train, and deploy machine learning models for complex projects.
• Design and maintain robust, end-to-end ML pipelines, from data processing to model serving.
• Contribute to technical design discussions and provide input on system architecture and best practices.
• Collaborate with business, product, and other engineering teams to understand requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
• Write high-quality, production-ready code and participate in code reviews to maintain our standards of excellence.
• Mentor interns or junior engineers, sharing your knowledge and expertise.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or related field.
• 3‑6 years of professional experience in machine learning engineering.
• Proven experience in building and deploying ML models in a production environment.
• Strong proficiency in Python, SQL, and experience with a distributed computing framework (e.g., Spark).
• Strong background in data analytics, including statistical analysis, data visualization, and reporting to derive business insights.
• Practical, hands‑on experience with modern AI frameworks and techniques, including LLMs or Generative AI applications.
• Familiarity with workflow orchestration tools (e.g., Airflow) and ML platforms (e.g., MLflow) is preferred.
• Knowledge of classification models, regression models, anomaly detection, boosted models, deep learning, and simulation problems, particularly with large datasets.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently on projects.