Company Description
NielsenIQ is a consumer intelligence company that delivers the Full View™, the world’s most complete and clear understanding of consumer buying behavior that reveals new pathways to growth. Since 1923, NIQ has moved measurement forward for industries and economies across the globe. We are putting the brightest and most dedicated minds together to accelerate progress. Our diversity brings out the best in each other so we can leave a lasting legacy on the work that we do and the people that we do it with.
NielsenIQ offers a range of products and services that leverage Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence to provide insights into consumer behavior and market trends. This position opens the opportunity to apply the latest state of the art in AI/ML and data science to global and key strategic projects
Job Description
Focus: Researching agentic AI capabilities and Small Language Models (SLMs), with emphasis on experimentation, modeling strategy, validation methods, and maturing approaches beyond proof of concept toward robust, reusable patterns.
Core Requirements:
Strong background in applied machine learning / AI research
Deep hands-on experience with GenAI systems and architectures
Experience with Small Language Model (SLM) fine-tuning and adaptation
Strong understanding of agentic AI concepts, including multi-step reasoning, tool use, orchestration, or workflow-based model behavior
Strong grounding in classical machine learning as well as modern deep learning approaches
Ability to design rigorous experiments and evaluate novel AI system behavior
Strong communication skills and ability to engage with technical and non-technical stakeholders in English
Nice to Have: