Principal Research Scientist
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Job Description:
NIQ is seeking an exceptional and visionary Principal Research Scientist to lead innovation in our advanced AI and Generative AI initiatives. In this pivotal role you will shape the future of AI-driven products by driving the research development and deployment of state-of-the-art GenAI technologies. You will operate at the forefront of AI innovation bridging cutting-edge research with scalable real-world applications.
As a Principal Research Scientist you will define and execute strategic research agendas mentor cross-functional teams and collaborate with senior stakeholders to deliver transformative AI solutions. Your deep expertise in machine learning large language models and data systems will be instrumental in advancing our AI capabilities and delivering business impact at scale.
Responsibilities:
- Drive the strategic direction of GenAI research initiatives identifying high-impact opportunities and aligning them with organizational goals.
- Lead the design development and deployment of cutting-edge GenAI models and systems ensuring scalability robustness and real-world applicability.
- Architect end-to-end AI solutions from data ingestion to model deployment with a focus on production-readiness and long-term maintainability.
- Mentor and lead cross-functional research teams fostering a culture of innovation collaboration and technical excellence.
- Define and prioritize research roadmaps balancing short-term deliverables with long-term innovation.
- Translate complex business and product needs into visionary research strategies and actionable technical plans.
- Oversee rigorous experimentation and benchmarking of GenAI models (e.g. LLMs diffusion models) ensuring scientific rigor and reproducibility.
- Collaborate with executive stakeholders product leaders and engineering teams to influence product direction and integrate research outcomes into production.
- Evaluate and integrate emerging technologies tools and methodologies to maintain a competitive edge in GenAI.
- Ensure responsible AI practices including fairness transparency and ethical considerations in model development and deployment.
Qualifications :
Qualifications:
- Ph.D. in Computer Science Machine Learning Artificial Intelligence or a related field or equivalent industry experience.
- 10 years of experience in AI/ML research and development with a strong track record in generative AI NLP and large-scale model deployment.
- Recognized expertise in transformer-based architectures LLMs diffusion models and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG).
- Proven experience leading large-scale AI projects from conception to deployment including cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management.
- Deep proficiency in Python and ML frameworks such as PyTorch TensorFlow Hugging Face Transformers and LangChain.
- Strong background in vector search technologies (e.g. FAISS Milvus Pinecone) and embedding-based retrieval systems.
- Demonstrated ability to build and scale robust data pipelines using tools like Spark Airflow and distributed computing frameworks.
- Experience with cloud-native AI development (Azure preferred) including containerization (Docker Kubernetes) and MLOps practices.
- Strong publication record or equivalent contributions to the AI/ML community (e.g. open-source projects patents technical leadership).
- Exceptional communication skills with the ability to influence technical and non-technical audiences at all levels.
- Passion for mentoring team development and fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation.
Additional Information :
Why Join Us:
- Work on cutting-edge GenAI research with real-world impact.
- Be part of a collaborative forward-thinking team at the forefront of AI innovation.
- Opportunities for continuous learning research publication and professional growth.
Our Benefits
- Flexible working environment
- Volunteer time off
- LinkedIn Learning
- Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)
About NIQ
NIQ is the worlds leading consumer intelligence company delivering the most complete understanding of consumer buying behavior and revealing new pathways to growth. In 2023 NIQ combined with GfK bringing together the two industry leaders with unparalleled global reach. With a holistic retail read and the most comprehensive consumer insightsdelivered with advanced analytics through state-of-the-art platformsNIQ delivers the Full View. NIQ is an Advent International portfolio company with operations in 100 markets covering more than 90% of the worlds population.
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