Data Scientist

Key Skills

Apache Hadoop, C Programming, C++, Data science techniques, Java Programming, Machine learning techniques, MapReduce, Python Programming, PyTorch, R Programming, Scala Programming, SQL, TensorFlow

Job Description

Our NielsenIQ teams empower our clients to make bold decisions and transform their businesses with trusted data, solutions, and insights designed to drive innovation and growth. The NielsenIQ North America Data Science team is passionate about solving complex client challenges and providing data-driven, actionable, timely, and innovative solutions. This Sr. Data Scientist position was created to support our Canada Data Science initiatives. This position requires someone who is passionate about learning, multi-sourced data, data quality, statistical measurement, automation, efficiency, and consumer behavior.

Responsibilities

• Lead detailed analysis.
• Simultaneously balance multiple projects.
• Represent Data Science in interactions with other functions.
• Support end-to-end implementation of solutions.
• Ability to evaluate current methodologies quickly.
• Document and present findings and recommendations.
• Detect, troubleshoot, and resolve system anomalies.
• Provide explanations to teams in a format that meets their level of understanding.
• Continually develop skill set.

Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree with a quantitative discipline.

Skills

• 3-6 Years of professional experience in a quantitative field.
• Curiosity to learn and continually upgrade skills.
• Disposition to understand processes and methodologies.
• Quantitative aptitude with proven data analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Python or R, and SQL.
• Experience with working on large amounts of data.
• Strong verbal, presentation, and written skills.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment