Principal Member Technical Staff - (MTS 4) - Machine learning

Nielsen; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Nielsen in Bengaluru seeks a senior AI/ML Lead to design and deliver end-to-end AI/ML solutions across product lines. You will lead a team of data scientists, translate business needs into data science projects, and drive model development, testing, deployment, and performance optimization.

You will collaborate with product managers, data engineers, and architects, publish technical docs, and explore cutting-edge ML/DL/LLM capabilities to power smarter insights for our clients.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of data science and AI/ML product development, with leadership experience.
• Expertise in machine learning algorithms, Deep Learning models, Natural Language Processing, and Anomaly Detection.
• Strong understanding of model lifecycle management, including model building, evaluation, and optimization.
• Hands-on experience with Python and proficiency with frameworks like TensorFlow, Keras, PyTorch.
• Solid understanding of SQL, NoSQL databases, and data modeling with ElasticSearch experience.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, agile environment.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and communication abilities, particularly in documenting and presenting technical concepts.
• Familiarity with Big Data frameworks such as Spark, Storm, Databricks, and Kafka.
• Experience with container technologies like Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes, ECS, or EKS

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of AI/ML-based solutions across various product lines.
• Collaborate with product managers, data engineers, and architects to translate business requirements into data science problems and solutions.
• Take ownership of end-to-end AI/ML modules, from data processing to model development, testing, and deployment.
• Provide technical leadership to a team of data scientists, ensuring high-quality outputs and adherence to best practices.
• Conduct cutting-edge research and capability building across the latest Machine Learning, Deep Learning, and AI technologies.
• Prepare technical documentation, including high-level and low-level design, requirement specifications, and white papers.
• Evaluate and fine-tune models, ensuring they meet performance requirements and deliver insights that drive product improvements.
• Production exposure to Large Language Models (LLM) and experience in implementing and optimizing LLM-based solutions.

Skills

Team leadership

AI/ML system design

Problem solving

Documentation

Cross-functional collaboration

Agile / project management

Tools

Python

TensorFlow

Keras

PyTorch

SQL/NoSQL

ElasticSearch

Docker

Kubernetes

Spark/Databricks

Kafka

Job description

Company Description

At Nielsen, we are passionate about our work to power a better media future for all people by providing powerful insights that drive client decisions and deliver extraordinary results. Our talented, global workforce is dedicated to capturing audience engagement with content - wherever and whenever it’s consumed. Together, we are proudly rooted in our deep legacy as we stand at the forefront of the media revolution. When you join Nielsen, you will join a dynamic team committed to excellence, perseverance, and the ambition to make an impact together. We champion you, because when you succeed, we do too. We enable your best to power our future.

Company Description

At Nielsen, we are passionate about our work to power a better media future for all people by providing powerful insights that drive client decisions and deliver extraordinary results. Our talented, global workforce is dedicated to capturing audience engagement with content - wherever and whenever it’s consumed. Together, we are proudly rooted in our deep legacy as we stand at the forefront of the media revolution. When you join Nielsen, you will join a dynamic team committed to excellence, perseverance, and the ambition to make an impact together. We champion you, because when you succeed, we do too. We enable your best to power our future.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of AI/ML-based solutions across various product lines.
• Collaborate with product managers, data engineers, and architects to translate business requirements into data science problems and solutions.
• Take ownership of end-to-end AI/ML modules, from data processing to model development, testing, and deployment.
• Provide technical leadership to a team of data scientists, ensuring high-quality outputs and adherence to best practices.
• Conduct cutting-edge research and capability building across the latest Machine Learning, Deep Learning, and AI technologies.
• Prepare technical documentation, including high-level and low-level design, requirement specifications, and white papers.
• Evaluate and fine-tune models, ensuring they meet performance requirements and deliver insights that drive product improvements.
• Production exposure to Large Language Models (LLM) and experience in implementing and optimizing LLM-based solutions.

Qualifications

Must-have Skills:

• 4-6 years of experience in Data Science and AI/ML product development, with a proven track record of leading technical teams.
• Expertise in machine learning algorithms, Deep Learning models, Natural Language Processing, and Anomaly Detection.
• Strong understanding of model lifecycle management, including model building, evaluation, and optimization.
• Hands-on experience with Python and proficiency with frameworks like TensorFlow, Keras, PyTorch, etc.
• Solid understanding of SQL, NoSQL databases, and data modeling with ElasticSearch experience.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, agile environment.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and communication abilities, particularly in documenting and presenting technical concepts.
• Familiarity with Big Data frameworks such as Spark, Storm, Databricks, and Kafka.
• Experience with container technologies like Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes, ECS, or EKS

Additional Information

Optional (Good To Have) Skills:

• Experience with cloud-based machine learning platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Experience with tools like MLFlow, KubeFlow, or similar for model tracking and orchestration.
• Exposure to NoSQL databases such as MongoDB, Cassandra, Redis, and Cosmos DB, and familiarity with indexing mechanisms.