Software Engineer

About the Position

We are seeking a Software Engineer to join our Media Measurement team, focusing on data ingestion and pre-processing for media usage insights.

Responsibilities

The TC Refine team, an interdisciplinary SCRUM team, works on two main areas:

1. Data Ingestion: Reliably retrieve and persist measurement data from more than 50k metering devices of different types around the world.
2. Pre-processing: Perform audio matching to generate usage statements that can be transformed into media usage insights by other teams.

Requirements

• Development in modern C++/Python
• Experience with 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 including security/authentication
• Security, Data encryption

Nice to Have

• Familiarity with Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Apple Safari, and Mozilla Firefox

We Offer

• Competitive salary: CHF 92500 - CHF 110000 yearly
• Flexible working environment
• Volunteer time off
• LinkedIn Learning
• Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)

About the Company

With audiences consuming media across multiple devices and platforms, the ability to accurately measure and analyze 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 behavior, optimize content strategies, and drive data-informed decision-making in the fast-evolving media landscape.

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™.

For more information, visit NIQ.com.

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 Diversity and Inclusion page.

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