Senior Research Scientist (Applied Research - Scalable AI/ML Solutions, SLMs & GenAI)

NielsenIQ
full-time Madrid, Community of Madrid Mathematical Science Occupations
Posted:
June 05, 2026
Location:
Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain

Job Description

Job Description

Focus: Researching scalable AI/ML solutions, with particular emphasis on Small Language Models (SLMs), GenAI systems, and research approaches that can transfer effectively into real-world applications.

  • Strong background in applied machine learning / AI research
  • Deep hands-on experience with Python and modern ML / deep learning frameworks
  • Strong understanding of model design, experimentation, and evaluation
  • Experience working with GenAI systems and language models
  • Strong interest in Small Language Models (SLMs), LLMs, and practical AI system design
  • Ability to design research with real-world constraints in mind, including scalability, efficiency, and usability
  • Strong communication skills and ability to engage with technical and non-technical stakeholders in English

Nice to Have:

  • Experience with model deployment, system scalability, or performance optimizatio...

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Job Overview

Job Type: full-time
Location: Madrid, Spain
Posted: June 05, 2026
Deadline: July 15, 2026