Senior Data Scientist
NielsenIQ · Pune, Maharashtra, India (Hybrid)
- Company
- NielsenIQ
- Location
- Pune, Maharashtra, India (Hybrid)
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Experience
- 7+ years
- Listed on FindJobsIndia
- 2026-09-29
NielsenIQ has an open position for a senior data scientist operating out of Pune, Maharashtra, India.
Responsibilities
NielsenIQ outlines the primary expectations for this position through the following points:
- Drive data science initiatives independently and collaboratively through every phase, spanning initial ideation down to ongoing post-launch maintenance
- Engineer advanced machine learning and statistical models while continuously refining tools and methodology for optimal performance
- Distill sophisticated data concepts into accessible guidance for business, commercial, and operational teams, integrating Media Measurement principles throughout
- Validate data integrity by thoroughly examining both strengths and inherent limitations
- Investigate emerging industry shifts and share findings across internal networks and external gatherings like conferences and workshops
Requirements
- Education: Master's degree, PhD
- Experience: 7+ years
- Skills: Python, Machine Learning, Statistics, Predictive Modeling, AWS, SQL, Git, CI/CD, Data Science
ABOUT THE COMPANY
In its own words, NielsenIQ is "the world’s leading consumer intelligence company". NielsenIQ operates within the marketing research sector. Corporate headquarters sit in Chicago. NielsenIQ registers in the available history from 1923.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
- Education: Master's degree, PhD
- Experience: 7+ years
- Technical Skills:
- Python
- Machine Learning
- Statistics
- Also Listed:
- Predictive Modeling
- AWS
- SQL
- Additional Skills:
- Git
- CI/CD
- Data Science
For more on what to expect, see [Browse Companies](/companies).
Also worth a look: [Other Jobs in Pune](/jobs?l=Pune), if you want to compare offers in the same city.
INTERVIEW PREPARATION
This senior data scientist interview will likely push past the skill list below into how you've actually put each one to use:
- Python — “Interviewers will want to hear how you'd profile and fix a slow Python path rather than guessing at the cause.”
- Machine Learning — “Expect a question on a feature or label leak you found, and how it showed up in the metrics.”
- Statistics — “What's one thing about Statistics that took you longer than expected to really understand?”
With 7+ years of relevant experience on the line here, come prepared with real specifics, not just a summary of past responsibilities.
Candidate preparation resources offering independent perspectives on media measurement and data evaluation topics:
- [Senior data scientist Interview Questions](https://www.glassdoor.co.in/Interview/senior-data-scientist-interview-questions-SRCH_KO0,21.htm) — via Glassdoor
- [115+ Data Science Interview Questions and Answers for 2026](https://www.simplilearn.com/tutorials/data-science-tutorial/data-science-interview-questions) — via Simplilearn
- [Top 70+ Data Science Interview Questions and Answers (updated 2026 )](https://www.interviewbit.com/data-science-interview-questions/) — via InterviewBit
- [Mastering Data Science Interviews: Three Levels of Data Science](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mQvoYoz29HM) — via YouTube
SALARY & BENEFITS
Compensation: not disclosed by the employer. Market estimate: ₹17.9L - ₹31.1L per year (via PayScale) — reflecting a general baseline rather than a direct job offer figure. Because it averages employers across the whole country, it says nothing specific about NielsenIQ or about pay in this particular city.
Alongside pay, the role includes:
- Flexible working environment
- Volunteer time off
- LinkedIn Learning
- Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)
- Weekly working hours: 40
- Visa sponsorship: Not provided for this position
EMPLOYER REVIEWS
NielsenIQ holds a 4.4 star rating on Google across 187 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.
Apply on NielsenIQ's official careers page
Frequently asked questions
What skills and experience are required for the Senior Data Scientist job at NielsenIQ?
The role calls for 7+ years of relevant experience, with skills including Python, machine learning, statistics and predictive modeling.
Is the salary disclosed for this role at NielsenIQ?
No exact figure is given here — for context, ₹17.9L - ₹31.1L per year is the PayScale average for similar Senior Data Scientist roles in India.
What location and work setup apply to the Senior Data Scientist role at NielsenIQ?
Work mode for this one is hybrid, out of Pune, Maharashtra, India.
What is the application deadline for the Senior Data Scientist role at NielsenIQ?
NielsenIQ doesn't name a deadline here — the official page, reachable via Apply Now above, is what actually decides timing.