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You will operate globally, engage with diverse stakeholders, and tackle high-leverage problems that improve how we work every day.\nThis is a fast-moving, hands-on role for someone who thrives in ambiguity, enjoys solving real-world problems, and wants to see their work adopted quickly at scale.\n What You’ll Do\nEmbed with business teams to deeply understand workflows, pain points, and opportunities for automation and optimization\n\nDesign and build AI-powered tools that improve internal productivity across functions such as finance, HR, operations, sales, and marketing\n\nRapidly prototype and iterate using modern AI/ML technologies (e.g., LLMs, Copilots, automation pipelines)\n\nDeploy solutions in production, ensuring reliability, usability, and measurable impact\n\nBridge technical and non-technical teams, translating business problems into scalable engineering solutions\n\nDrive end-to-end delivery from problem discovery to implementation, rollout, and adoption\n\nCreate reusable frameworks and platforms to accelerate future AI deployments across the organization\n\nOperate globally, collaborating with distributed teams and delivering solutions that scale across regions\n\n What We’re Looking For\nCore Skills\n7-10+ years of experience in software engineering, machine learning, or applied AI\n\nStrong experience designing and deploying production-grade systems in cloud environments\n\nExperience building and deploying AI/ML systems, ideally with LLMs or generative AI\n\nExperience in building, orchestrating, monitoring agentic/multi-agentic AI workflows\n\nAbility to work across the stack (APIs, data pipelines, front-end interfaces when needed)\n\nDeep understanding of system design, distributed systems, and scalable architectures\n\nSolid system design skills with a focus on scalability, reliability, and security\n\nKnowledge of data engineering and analytics workflows\n\nExperience working in global, cross-functional teams\n\nFamiliarity with governance, security, and compliance considerations for enterprise AI\n\nProblem-Solving & Mindset\nProven ability to navigate ambiguity and move quickly in fast-paced environments\n\nStrong product and user mindset focused on delivering practical, impactful solutions\n\nExcellent communication skills; able to work directly with stakeholders across all levels\n\nHigh ownership and bias for action, ability to support multiple workstreams in parallel\n\nString experience in mentoring and guiding team members to make good decisions\n\nNice to Have\nFamiliarity with enterprise systems (ERP, CRM, workflow tools)\n\nExperience across Azure AI, Microsoft Copilot, and the broader Microsoft ecosystem\n\nExperience implementing AI tools, GenAI services, building and orchestrating agentic AI workflows in real-world business processes\n\nExperience in forward-deployed, solutions engineering, or consulting-style roles\n\nBackground in process optimization, automation, or digital transformation initiatives c\n\n Why Join Us\nHigh impact: Your work will directly improve how the company operates\n\nSpeed & autonomy: We are an agile team that ships quickly and iterates continuously\n\nBroad exposure: Work across all business functions and geographies\n\nCutting-edge tech: Build with the latest AI technologies and shape how they are applied internally\n\nOwnership: Drive projects end-to-end and see immediate adoption of your work\n\nSuccess in This Role Looks Like\nIdentifying and delivering high-impact AI use cases that reduce manual work and\n\nincrease efficiency\n\nShipping production-ready solutions in weeks, with strong adoption across teams\n\nBuilding scalable, reusable AI capabilities across the enterprise\n\nActing as a trusted technical partner to both engineering and business stakeholders\n\nSalary: 55300- €78.800 gross per year. This role might also be eligible for a performance-based bonus. Placement within the range will depend on objective criteria including experience, skills, and internal equity considerations. We are committed to equal pay and pay transparency. Remuneration decisions are made using gender-neutral and objective criteria.\nOur 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. 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.\nFor more information, visit NIQ.com\nWant to keep up with our latest updates?\nFollow us on: LinkedIn | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook\nOur commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion\nAt 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. 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