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ML lifecycle tools such as MLflow. \nExperience with Pandas/Polars and building data services/APIs (e.g., FastAPI).\nExperience building LLM-powered agents or chat assistants (RAG, tool/function calling, workflow or multi-agent orchestration) using modern frameworks and platforms. \nInfrastructure as Code (Terraform/Pulumi/CloudFormation) and cloud security fundamentals (IAM, secrets, encryption). \nExperience with observability tooling (metrics/logging/tracing) and cost/performance optimization for distributed workloads. \nExperience building applications with React and Node.js. \n Our Benefits\nFlexible working environment\nVolunteer time off\nLinkedIn Learning\nEmployee-Assistance-Program (EAP)\nNIQ 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/\nAbout NIQ\nNIQ 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. 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