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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 We are looking for a talented Senior Software Engineer with strong programming skills to join our dynamic team. If you are passionate about technology and eager to work on challenging projects, we want to hear from you! Job Purpose Develop and enhance our flagship Video, Audio, Automotive and Sports metadata software solutions. Design applications with a Platform-first mentality where scale, consistency and reliability are at the core of every decision. Job Description As a Sr. Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality, large scale data platforms. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features, while also ensuring the performance, quality, and responsiveness of our data pipelines and applications. Key Responsibilities Design, develop and maintain scalable and robust data pipelines and systems. Architect and implement solutions for managing & processing large-scale datasets with fast refresh cycles, ensuring high performance, scalability & accuracy. Write clean, maintainable & extensible code following best practices & standards. Conduct design and code reviews to ensure high-quality deliverables and adherence to best practices. Ensure robust data governance by implementing and maintaining frameworks for data lineage, quality, traceability and consistency across systems. Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues, ensuring reliability, availability, observability, minimal downtime and SLA compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including data scientists, engineers & product managers, to translate business requirements into technical solutions. Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies, including advancements in GenAI & leverage AI-driven tools, frameworks & LLMs to augment solutions & skill-sets. Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering a culture of learning, innovation & continuous improvement within the team. Skills And Expertise Advanced programming skills in Python, Java, or Scala, with strong understanding of algorithms, data processing, stream analytics and event-driven architectures. Experience in working with distributed data systems such as Spark or Flink. Proven experience in designing, building and maintaining scalable RESTful APIs and services, along with solid understanding of backend patterns and frameworks. Experience with one or more Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP). Deep understanding of distributed storage systems (HDFS, S3), modern file formats (Parquet, Arrow) and Lakehouse architectures (Delta Lake, Paimon) Knowledge of database systems, including NoSQL stores (Cassandra, MongoDB), relational databases (Postgres, MySQL) and data orchestration tools (Airflow). Expertise in designing, building and tuning systems for high throughput, low latency, resilient and cost-efficiency architectures. Working proficiency with Agile development methodologies and CI/CD practices. Familiarity with containerization (Docker, K8s) and Dataviz tools is good to have. Qualifications Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. 4 to 6 years of professional experience in Backend and Data Engineering, with hands-on expertise in managing large-scale datasets and real-time event processing. Excellent problem-solving skills, resourcefulness & creative thinking to work effectively in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. Adept at articulating complex technical concepts and solutions, ensuring clarity and alignment across diverse technical and non-technical audiences. Additional Information Please be aware that job-seekers may be at risk of targeting by scammers seeking personal data or money. Ni .
Here's how to pick the right one and stand out in your application.
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That number is real. WorkMundi's database shows 144,883 open engineer roles across the world. India has the most with 31,687 jobs, followed by the United States with 30,084. If you just finished reading one job ad and felt paralyzed by choice, you're not alone—but this scale is actually an advantage. It means you can afford to be selective.
Start by geography and language. The majority of engineer ads—117,837 of them—have the job posting text written in English. Use that as one filter, but remember: the ad text language tells you nothing about whether the role actually requires you to speak English day-to-day. Read the job description carefully. Then check which countries have the volume you're targeting. Singapore, Poland, and Australia round out the top five after India and the US.
Next, learn who's hiring. Accenture has posted 2,801 engineer roles. andurilindustries, speechify, and jobgether are also actively recruiting. If you're applying to one of these names, research their hiring patterns and interview style before you apply. That homework pays off.
When you interview, expect the question every engineer hears: 'Tell me about a time you had to debug a problem that wasn't in your job description.' Have a specific story ready—not a general one. Name the tools, the deadline pressure, and what you learned. Hiring managers listen for whether you see problem-solving as part of the role itself, not a favour.