We are looking for a Principal Software Engineer to provide technical leadership within our development teams, ensuring best practices, architectural coherence, and effective collaboration across projects. This role is ideal for a highly experienced engineer who can bridge the gap between data engineering, data science, and software engineering, helping teams build scalable, maintainable, and well-structured data solutions.
As a Principal Software Engineer, you will play a hands-on role in designing and implementing solutions while mentoring developers, influencing technical direction, and driving best practices in software and data engineering. This role includes line management responsibilities, ensuring the growth and development of team members. The role will be working within an Azure and Databricks environment, leveraging the power of cloud-native technologies and modern data platforms.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Leadership & Architecture
Hands-on Development & Technical Excellence
Line Management & Team Development
Collaboration & Cross-Team Coordination
Governance, Security & Data Best Practices
Requirements & Experience
Our Benefits
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: https://nielseniq.com/global/en/info/niqs-ai-safety-policies/
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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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
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At NIQ, our Media Measurement Technology Projects operate on a global scale, supporting some of the world’s largest media companies. We’re addressing the challenges of a rapidly evolving media landscape and hyperdynamic client needs, where streaming, digital, and traditional platforms converge, and audience behaviors shift constantly. Our solutions span legacy TV and radio measurement, digital tracking, and cutting-edge cross-platform analytics.