Forward Deployed AI Engineer (USA Based)

NielsenIQ•New York, NY

4d•$110,000 - $160,000•Hybrid

About The Position

NIQ is establishing forward-deployed AI teams that will embed with major consumer and retail clients. These teams will build AI-powered decision applications using NIQ data combined with client data, aiming to deliver working software within weeks and measure success based on client business results. The AI Deployment Architect is a key role within these teams, responsible for identifying high-leverage problems, understanding client business needs deeply, and ensuring the developed solutions are adopted and integrated into the client's operations. This role requires a domain expert who understands organizational dynamics, working closely with engineers and data scientists.

Requirements

Over 4 years of experience in roles closely related to commercial operations, such as consulting, category or revenue growth management, insights, customer success, or solutions delivery.
Domain expertise in CPG, retail, or consumer/commercial data.
Proven ability to influence busy operators to change their working methods.
Skilled in structured communication, capable of transforming complex discussions into clear requirements and decisions.
Comfortable working in ambiguous environments, on client sites, and in high-level decision-making meetings.

Nice To Haves

Experience in forward-deployed or embedded teams.
Experience in early-stage products focused on achieving product-market fit.
Familiarity with NIQ/GfK data.
Familiarity with retail measurement.

Responsibilities

Embed with client teams to identify the most impactful problems where improved data can significantly alter outcomes.
Analyze and map current workflows to understand decision-making processes, bottlenecks, and long-standing issues.
Translate complex business realities into clear requirements for engineering and data science teams, ensuring focus on key metrics.
Lead adoption and change management efforts on the ground, including user onboarding and addressing user concerns to foster acceptance.
Serve as the primary liaison with the client, managing expectations, facilitating working sessions, and identifying future opportunities while current projects are ongoing.