Senior Data Scientist (01504)

Nielsen; New York (NY); Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Data Scientist to develop and apply machine learning models that enhance digital measurement. In this exciting role, you will engineer predictive features, manage projects through all phases, and collaborate with software engineers to integrate solutions in production pipelines. This position offers the flexibility of remote work, allowing you to contribute from anywhere within the Boston area. If you are passionate about data science and eager to drive impactful insights, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field and 2 years of experience in a data science role.
• Advanced coding in Python and SQL, and experience with Git and cloud environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop machine learning models to enhance digital measurement and manage data projects.
• Collaborate with software engineers and product leaders to integrate new modules.

Skills

Python

SQL

Machine Learning

Data Analysis

Data Visualization

Git

AWS

Microsoft Excel

Google Sheets

Deep Learning

Education

Master’s degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering, Machine Learning, Information Science

Tools

Tableau

Cloud Development Tools

Job description

Nielsen Global Media collects billions of data points on what consumers watch and buy. We study consumers in more than 100 countries, and help our clients globally identify unmet needs, develop new products and deliver them in an engaging way. We are constantly evolving, not only in terms of where we measure, or who we measure, but in how our insights can help drive profitable growth.

DESCRIPTION

Develop and apply machine learning and predictive models to enhance digital measurement. Engineer predictive features for use in our current data modeling pipelines. Manage projects through all phases, including data quality, analysis design, algorithm/feature development, predictive modeling, summarization, visualization, and communication of results. Enhance and evolve existing solutions to meet changing business needs with agility. Independently develop custom production level Python and SQL code. Use Git and cloud development tools extensively to iterate and improve data science work streams. Write well documented production level Python scripts and participate in code reviews. Collaborate with our software engineers and product leaders as you integrate and test new or updated modules in production pipelines. Identify gaps in data capture or data quality, and surface the value attached to filling those gaps. Perform deep dive analysis of key business trends from different perspectives and package the insights into easily consumable presentations and documents using visualization tools such as Tableau. Serve as critical Data Science subject matter expert, initiate methodology discussions with relevant stakeholders, and provide final Data Science recommendations. Remote work permitted five (5) days a week from within Boston area, MA.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Master’s degree (foreign equivalent degree acceptable) in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering, Machine Learning, Information Science or related field and two (2) years of experience in a data science role. Must have two (2) years of experience in/with: advanced coding in Python and SQL; code development using Git and code versioning; cloud-based environments, including AWS; Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets; and Tableau; building and maintaining Machine Learning or Deep Learning based methodologies.

About Nielsen:

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.