NielsenIQ: Software Engineer — Chennai, TN, India

About NielsenIQ

NielsenIQ, also known as NIQ, works in consumer intelligence and retail measurement. Its employer material describes using market information, consumer insights and analytics to help businesses understand buying behaviour. Its data operations address the accuracy and completeness of information behind client reports, while analytical services interpret that information. The business connects details about products and retail activity with broader views of markets, giving organisations evidence for understanding demand and making commercial decisions.

The position and its setting

NielsenIQ lists Software Engineer in Chennai, TN, India, under reference R26_0023770|IN. The details below separate the work described by the employer from essential conditions, preferred experience and practical preparation advice.

• Employment type: Full-time
• Employer listing date: 21 October 2026
• Brands: NielsenIQ
• Job Family: Software Engineering

Responsibilities and work described

• Software Engineer (GenAI)
• Chennai
• We are seeking a engineer who can excel in Generative AI systems
• This hybrid role involves building scalable AI pipelines while architecting modular Angular applications with microfrontend architecture for enterprise-grade solutions
• Generative AI Engineering
• Design: and implement AI-driven applications using LangChain, LangGraph, MCP
• Development: and optimize Python pipelines for generative AI models
• Architecture: scalable distributed systems with system design principles
• Deployment and support: and manage AI workloads on Azure Cloud (AKS, Functions, App Services)
• Integration: observability tools (Coralogix, LangSmith) to monitor and optimize AI systems
• Collaboration: with cross-functional teams to deliver production-ready AI solutions

Essential requirements and candidate background

• 3 to 6 years of relevant experience in the below skills
• Proficiency: Python and AI/ML frameworks
• Hands-on expertise with LangChain, LangGraph, MCP
• Understanding: system design and distributed architectures
• Experience deploying applications on Azure Cloud
• Familiarity: observability tools (Coralogix, LangSmith)
• Proficiency: Git for collaborative development
• Knowledge: Angular and microfrontend architecture
• Thrive in fast-paced environments

Preferred experience and additional strengths

• Experience: LLM fine-tuning and prompt engineering
• Knowledge: containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Background in MLOps and automated deployment pipelines
• Prior experience in building enterprise-grade AI + Angular applications

Location, schedule and contract conditions

• Work arrangement: Hybrid
• Advertised location: Chennai, TN, India

Benefits mentioned by the employer

• Flexible working environment
• Volunteer time off
• LinkedIn Learning
• Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)
• 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/

Pay and application dates

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Relevant skills

• Python
• Kubernetes
• Docker
• Azure
• MCP
• AI/ML
• LLMs
• Excel
• Angular
• AI
• Git