Member Technical Staff II - Python

****Company Description**** At Nielsen, we are passionate about our work to power a better media future for all people by providing powerful insights that drive client decisions and deliver extraordinary results. Our talented, global workforce is dedicated to capturing audience engagement with content \- wherever and whenever it’s consumed. Together, we are proudly rooted in our deep legacy as we stand at the forefront of the media revolution. When you join Nielsen, you will join a dynamic team committed to excellence, perseverance, and the ambition to make an impact together. We champion you, because when you succeed, we do too. We enable your best to power our future. ****Job Description**** Job Purpose: As a Senior Software Engineer, you will play a key role in designing, developing, and enhancing Gracenote’s flagship software solutions for Video, Audio, Automotive, and Sports metadata. You will focus on creating high\-performance applications with a platform\-first mindset, ensuring scalability, consistency, and reliability are at the core of every decision. **Job Description:** As a Senior Software Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining high\-quality software applications using Python. You will collaborate with cross\-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features, while also ensuring the performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications. What is in it for you ? * We are setting ourselves to modernise the metadata processing pipelines through platformization and build intelligent solutions using data science for Video, Audio, Automotive and Sports. * Be a part of high impact and visibility projects which are going to be key revenue drivers for Gracenote. * Contribute to the next\-gen metadata platforms which combine technology, data science and innovation. **Key Responsibilities:** * Design, develop, and maintain scalable and robust Python applications. * Design and implement advanced agentic workflows and orchestration layers using frameworks like LangGraph, LangChain, or similar technologies to automate complex data processing and decision\-making tasks. * Integrate large language models (LLMs) and other AI components into the metadata platform to build intelligent, multi\-step systems. * Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other engineers to gather requirements and translate them into technical specifications. * Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following best practices and coding standards. * Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members. * Troubleshoot and debug applications to optimize performance and resolve issues. * Participate in the full software development lifecycle, including planning, development, testing, and deployment. * Stay up\-to\-date with emerging technologies and industry trends to continuously improve skills and knowledge. * Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering a culture of learning and collaboration within the team. ****Qualifications**** Qualifications * Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. * 4 to 6 years of professional experience in software development * Proficiency in Python is required. * Proficiency in web frameworks such as Django, Flask, FastAPI, or similar. * Experience with data processing libraries (e.g., Pandas, NumPy) or machine learning frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch) is a plus. * Experience with RESTful APIs ,microservices architecture and event driven design * Knowledge of OOPs, design patterns and software engineering concepts * Knowledge of database systems (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle) and SQL. * Understanding of software development methodologies (Agile, Scrum, etc.). * Knowledge of DevOps, CI/CD tools and practices. * Strong problem\-solving skills and the ability to work independently as well as in a team environment. ****Additional Information**** Please be aware that job\-seekers may be at risk of targeting by scammers seeking personal data or money. Nielsen recruiters will only contact you through official job boards, LinkedIn, or email with a nielsen.com domain. Be cautious of any outreach claiming to be from Nielsen via other messaging platforms or personal email addresses. Always verify that email communications come from an @nielsen.com address. If you're unsure about the authenticity of a job offer or communication, please contact Nielsen directly through our official website or verified social media channels.