Software Engineer (Python AND AI)
NielsenIQ · Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India (On-site)
- Company
- NielsenIQ
- Location
- Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India (On-site)
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Experience
- 4-7 years
- Listed on FindJobsIndia
- 2026-11-11
NielsenIQ is hiring for this role in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, looking for 4-7 years of relevant experience, with FastAPI, Azure and AI/generative ai named in the skill list. This physical position operates entirely at the office.
Responsibilities
The core responsibilities cover the points below:
- Own the complete lifecycle of scalable Python software solutions, steering them from initial architectural blueprints all the way to live production deployments
- Implement artificial intelligence and generative ai models to tackle business obstacles, turning product requirements into concrete technical designs
- Build underlying backend services, microservices, and robust APIs while managing database schema design, query optimization, and performance tuning
- Collaborate alongside cross-functional team members to evaluate new technologies, troubleshoot production incidents, and uphold rigorous engineering practices and technical documentation standards
Requirements
- Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related field
- Experience: 4-7 years
- Skills: FastAPI, Azure, AI/Generative AI, PostgreSQL, SQL, Microservices, REST APIs, Object-Oriented Programming, Python AND AI
ABOUT THE COMPANY
In its own words, NielsenIQ is "a leader in data-driven solutions". NielsenIQ works in the marketing research sector. NielsenIQ is headquartered in Chicago, with a presence here dating back to 1923.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
- Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related field
- Experience: 4-7 years
- Technical Skills:
- FastAPI
- Azure
- AI/Generative AI
- Also Listed:
- PostgreSQL
- SQL
- Microservices
- Additional Skills:
- REST APIs
- Object-Oriented Programming
- Python AND AI
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INTERVIEW PREPARATION
The skills below are where the questions will start — answers that cite real work land best:
- Python AND AI: “What would you check first when something breaks in Python AND AI? Real work only, not a textbook answer.”
- FastAPI: “What's a real example of you using FastAPI under real constraints? Keep it to a single real project.”
- Azure: “Expect a question on a real cost, scaling, or reliability tradeoff you had to make on a project. Keep it to a single real project.”
NielsenIQ wants 4-7 years of relevant experience; interviewers will likely push for the result you personally drove.
Write-ups of interviews for this kind of role are collected on the sites below; they are unofficial and employer-independent:
- [My Interview Experience for Principal Engineer - Interviews in AI Era!](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aV6bvbxYF9g) — via YouTube
SALARY & BENEFITS
Compensation: not disclosed by the employer. Market estimate: ₹5.1L - ₹14.9L per year (via PayScale) — a published average for the role, not an offer. One caveat worth keeping: the figure is a national, all-employer average for the title, neither a NielsenIQ number nor a local one.
Alongside pay, the role includes:
- Flexible working environment
- Volunteer time off
- LinkedIn Learning
- Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)
- Hours per week: 40
- Visa sponsorship: Not offered for this role
EMPLOYER REVIEWS
NielsenIQ holds a 4.5 star rating on Google across 424 public reviews. That score is collected by Google from customers and staff, not verified by this site and not submitted by the employer, and it reflects the company overall rather than this specific role. No individual review text is published here.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is this role at NielsenIQ based, and is it remote-friendly?
This is an on-site role; the job is in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
What experience level is NielsenIQ looking for in this hire?
Applicants should bring 4-7 years of relevant experience, with FastAPI, Azure, ai/generative AI and PostgreSQL on the skills side.
How much does this role at NielsenIQ pay?
No salary appears on the listing — PayScale's figures for comparable roles in India average roughly ₹5.1L - ₹14.9L per year.
Where do I submit my application for this role at NielsenIQ?
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