Principal ML Architect
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Sep 23, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 23, 2026. NielsenIQ scores B on the Alion truth index.
About NIQ: NIQ is a leading global consumer intelligence company, helping clients understand what is happening, why it is happening, and what they should do next. Our data, technology, AI, and analytics capabilities power decision-making for some of the world’s most important consumer, retail, and technology businesses.
AI is central to NIQ’s next stage of growth. We are building trusted, scalable, and high-impact AI capabilities that transform how insights are created, delivered, and adopted across the business. This role will help shape the platforms, operating model, and leadership system needed to make that ambition real.
Position Type: Full-Time
About the Role
We are seeking an ML Architect with over +10 years of professional experience in software design and development. The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in software engineering principles, software architecture design, and best practices, with proven experience in Cloud Data pipelines (Ideally in the ML context). As an ML Architect you will play a key role in our innovation organization producing high level approaches for our ML systems, aligning with other peers, Tech Leads and Data Scientists on the best practices for this domain.
This position is to work on Machine Learning related projects. We are looking for someone with experience in Cloud Data Pipelines (ideally focused on ML workloads) and / or AI/ML systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Design scalable software systems with a focus on quality, performance, and maintainability.
- Lead systems architecture decisions, ensuring the design aligns with business requirements and technical standards.
- Collaborate with Research Leads and Product Owners and Tech Leads to gather requirements, design ML pipelines and coordinate the software delivery and MLOps maturity roadmap.
- Create and maintain documentation for the different initiatives the team is participating in.
- Participate or lead in design conversations among systems and other Architects/Principal Engineers for critical systems that can be on premise or Cloud.
- Work with stakeholders and Data Science team to design monitoring pipelines strategies.
Requirements
- 10+ years of professional experience in software development.
- 5+ years of experience leading teams and/or systems design.
- Strong foundation in software engineering principles and architecture.
- Proficiency in design software architecture and data pipelines.
- Experience on the delivery of cloud architectures (e.g., *Azure, AWS, GCP).
- Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments. (SAFE is a plus)
- Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal.
Nice to Have
- Experience with Python and/or Machine Learning / Data Engineering projects.
- Experience working with data transformations (pandas, spark, arrow, Databricks).
- ADOIT or other Architecture documentation tool experience.
- Product Oriented mindset.
- Competitive salary based on experience and skills.
- Flexible working hours and the possibility of remote work.
- Opportunities for career growth and professional development.
- Collaborative and inclusive work environment.
Our Benefits
- Flexible working environment
- Volunteer time off
- LinkedIn Learning
- Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)
NIQ may utilize artificial intelligence (AI) tools at various stages of the recruitment process, including résumé screening, candidate assessments, interview scheduling, job matching, communication support, and certain administrative tasks that help streamline workflows. These tools are intended to improve efficiency and support fair and consistent evaluation based on job-related criteria. All use of AI is governed by NIQ’s principles of fairness, transparency, human oversight, and inclusion. Final hiring decisions are made exclusively by humans. NIQ regularly reviews its AI tools to help mitigate bias and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. If you have questions, require accommodations, or wish to request human review were permitted by law, please contact your local HR representative. For more information, please visit NIQ’s AI Safety Policies and Guiding Principles: https://nielseniq.com/global/en/info/niqs-ai-safety-policies/
About NIQ
NIQ is the world’s 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 insights-delivered with advanced analytics through state-of-the-art platforms-NIQ delivers the Full View™. NIQ is an Advent International portfolio company with operations in 100+ markets, covering more than 90% of the world’s population.
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At NIQ, we are steadfast in our commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace that mirrors the rich diversity of the communities and markets we serve. We believe that embracing a wide range of perspectives drives innovation and excellence. All employment decisions at NIQ are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. We invite individuals who share our dedication to inclusivity and equity to join us in making a meaningful impact. To learn more about our ongoing efforts in diversity and inclusion, please visit the https://nielseniq.com/global/en/news-center/diversity-inclusion