With audiences consuming media across multiple devices and platforms, the ability to accurately measure and analyse media consumption is more critical than ever. Our Media Measurement team uses advanced technologies to track what content is being watched, where, and how audiences engage with it. By leveraging robust data infrastructure and analytics, we empower our clients to understand audience behaviour, optimize content strategies, and drive data-informed decision-making in the fast-evolving media landscape. Media measurement is working in two SAFe trains with more than 10 agile teams cooperating.

About TC Refine team

The TC Refine team is an interdisciplinary SCRUM team working on two main areas. 

The first one is data ingestion from our metering technologies, where we have to reliably retrieve and persist measurement data from more than 50k metering devices of different types around the world.

Second is pre-processing this data, mainly via audio matching, to generate usage statements that can then be transformed into media usage insights by other teams.

As a SW Engineer joining our team, we expect you having knowledge in 80% of the skills listed below. Most important is the willingness to learn and adapt in the fast changing media world. 

• Development in modern C++/Python
• Linux environments and container-based development
• Test driven development / thinking, debugging and performance analysis
• CI/CD integration (github)
• AWS cloud service experience
• REST interface design/implementation incl security/authentication
• Security, Data encryption

While the above abilities are important, the main required skills are flexibility of mind in order to adapt rapidly in a continuously changing environment and eagerness to work in a team. The candidate will work within a SCRUM team on a SAFe train where communication, respect, willingness to help and work as a team are important. Main tasks of the team are:

• Develop Linux back-end systems
• Comply with corporate security guidelines
• Analyze data to understand improvement possibilities / issues
• Provide user friendly interfaces
• Develop and maintain a system running 24/7
• Provide third level support incl. on-duty service
• Migration and (re)orchestration of existing systems in AWS

Our Benefits

• Flexible working environment
• Volunteer time off
• LinkedIn Learning
• Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)

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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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Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

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