About the Position

We are seeking an experienced Software Engineer (Mid) - Backend AI Engineer to join our team at NIQ. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Python and AI development, with hands-on experience building AI-powered applications and agentic AI systems.

Responsibilities

Design and build autonomous AI agents capable of multi-step reasoning and task execution
Work with LLMs (Large Language Models) and Agentic Frameworks (AutoGen, Microsoft Agent Framework)
Implement micro-services from design to production
Take ownership of development, maintenance, testing strategy, design discussions, and operations of the team, with containerized API services
Participate in all aspects of agile software development including design, implementation, and deployment
Ensure the end-to-end lifecycle of new product features / components
Maintain application performance, uptime, and scale, upholding high standards of code quality and thoughtful application design
Collaborate with a small, cross-functional team on products and features to drive growth
Research and suggest new technologies for boosting the product
Make important technical decisions, influencing system architecture, development practices, and more

Requirements

B.Sc. in Computer Sciences or similar
At least 4 years of experience in Python backend development
Experience with prompt engineering and optimization
Profound knowledge in OOP and design patterns
Experience with server-side technologies such as FastAPI, Pydantic, Alembic
Experience with Docker containers, Kubernetes, and Cloud environments
Expertise in testing methodologies (Unit-testing, TDD, mocking)
Fluent with Relational databases (SQL)
Good problem-solving and analysis abilities
Excellent team player with strong communication skills

Agentic AI Experience

1+ year building agentic AI systems or autonomous agents
Experience with agent frameworks and orchestration tools (AutoGen, LangChain, CrewAI or similar)
Understanding of ReAct, Chain-of-Thought, and other reasoning patterns
Knowledge of tool use and function calling in AI systems
Understanding of agent safety, reliability, and error handling

Nice to Have

Experience in Java backend development
Experience with server-side technologies such as Java, Spring
Experience with Azure / GCP cloud services
Experience with agent evaluation and testing methodologies
Experience with large scale SQL / NoSQL databases (SingleStore, Postgres)
Experience with Azure OpenAI Service and Azure AI services
Experience with Agile Development, or Extreme Programming methodologies

We Offer

Flexible working environment
Volunteer time off
LinkedIn Learning
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

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.

NIQ’s AI Safety Policies and Guiding Principles

NIQ 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: NIQ’s AI Safety Policies

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