Senior Research Scientist - Generative AI Applied Research
Role overview
We are looking for a hands-on Senior Research Scientist with 6+ years of experience, strong machine learning fundamentals, and deep expertise in applied research methodology and evaluation. The role is focused on solving real business problems using Generative AI, building on strong ML fundamentals.
You will work closely with product, engineering, and business stakeholders to understand problems, design experiments, evaluate GenAI-based solutions, and recommend practical approaches that can be scaled.
Basic qualifications
- 6+ years of experience in applied ML / AI roles
- Strong ML fundamentals, especially in experimentation design, evaluation, metrics, and error analysis
- Proven expertise in applied research methodology: hypothesis-driven work, controlled experiments, and clear conclusions
- Strong Python coding skills and ability to build fast, clean prototypes
- Hands-on experience with Generative AI and LLM-based systems (prompting, RAG-style solutions, evaluation of outputs)
- Experience with semantic search, embeddings, and vector databases
- Ability to translate business problems into GenAI solutions, not just models
- Strong problem understanding and critical thinking skills
- Comfortable working with stakeholders, explaining results, trade-offs, and limitations
- Team player with a collaborative, pragmatic mindset
- Strong focus on GenAI, grounded in solid ML principles
Preferred qualifications
- A curious mindset and strong critical thinking to tackle complex problems and recommend well-reasoned solutions.
- Ability to ask the right questions to fully understand challenges and communicate scientific results in clear, general terms.
- Proven collaboration with junior engineers and researchers, and strong interpersonal skills to work across teams.
Benefits
- check_circle Flexible working environment
- check_circle Volunteer time off
- check_circle LinkedIn Learning
- check_circle Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)
About the company
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.
For more information, visit NIQ.com
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