CareerPlan

Principal Research Scientist - AI & Data Science

Bogota, DC, coFull-time2026-10-20 → 2026-11-10

Core

Research and develop new methodologies, prototype solutions, and deploy them to improve NIQ's products and processes using advanced statistical and ML/AI techniques.

Role type

Principal Research Scientist (AI & Data Science)

Builds

New statistical/ML/AI methodologies and R&D solutions for consumer intelligence products

Domain

Consumer Intelligence, Retail Analytics, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Agentic AI

Deliverable

production ML models

Required skills

Python, SQL, Hadoop, pySpark, Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-Learn, AzureML, DataBricks, Docker, Unix, AKS, Git, Multivariate Statistics, Time-series Analysis, Sampling Theory

Preferred skills

UI/UX knowledge, Academic publication experience, Patent writing

Technologies

AzureML, DataBricks, Docker, Unix, AKS, Git, Hadoop, pySpark

Responsibilities

Research and develop new methodologies and prototype solutions; Own all phases of R&D projects from conceptualization to deployment; Collaborate with operations, technology, and data science teams; Deliver academic-level documentation of new methodologies; Engage with stakeholders on project objectives and outcomes; Participate in multiple projects simultaneously.

Seniority

Principal, hands-on IC with strategy & mentorship