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Become a Part of the NIKE, Inc. Team

NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world’s best athletes. It is a place to explore potential, obliterate boundaries and push out the edges of what can be. The company looks for people who can grow, think, dream and create. Its culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding imagination. The brand seeks achievers, leaders and visionaries. At NIKE, Inc. it’s about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game.

We change the game when we break the rules. The powered athlete team has been created to break the rules of human potential, delivering boundary-pushing innovations to empower everyday athletes in expansive ways. We accelerate and empower a hybrid physical/digital future, developing cutting-edge technologies to serve forward-thinking athletes. Our team is innovative, diverse, multidisciplinary and collaborative, taking technology into the future and bringing the world with it.

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH
You will work closely with Engineering, Design, Digital, Nike Sports Research Lab, Program Management and Algorithm/Controls teams.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We are looking for a Firmware Lead to join a newly formed team developing innovative, powered athlete products. You will be responsible for innovating and implementing new firmware solutions to advance our developing products.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related technical field; or a combination of education, experience, and training
• 7+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Proven experience in implementing embedded algorithms with a focus on signal processing, control algorithms, pattern recognition, machine learning, classification, data mining, and other areas of machine intelligence.
• Experience driving embedded algorithm implementation from prototype to real-time deployment.
• Experience analyzing data streams from multiple sensors and develop algorithms to extract accurate and meaningful sport metrics a plus.
• Partner with engineers, physiologists, biomechanists, sport scientists, and validation teams to develop robust solutions that facilitate the product design process.
• Significant experience with knowledge of C and C++.
• Strong background in embedded systems firmware development.
• Experience w/ sensor systems and algorithm design on embedded platforms.
• Demonstrated expertise in design of multitasking, event-driven, real time firmware using C and understanding of RTOS concepts.
• Experience with Python and machine learning frameworks like Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, Keras, PyTorch a plus.
• Experience identifying hardware requirements based upon system firmware requirements.
• Ability to support all phases of the product development cycle including architecture, design, development, debugging, documentation and validation.
• Excellent creativity, communication, presentation, troubleshooting, time-management and analytical skills are required.
• Technical contributions to efficient implementation of sensor primitive algorithms.
• Technical contributions to implementation of descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive models of athlete performance.
• Positive energy, curiosity, and a passion for building magical products that users love.
• Strong technical savvy and understanding/curiosity about emerging innovative technologies.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where continuous learning is core to our identity.
• Willingness to roll up your sleeves to win as a team.

WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON
As Firmware Lead, you will play a critical role in driving the execution of our powered athlete product roadmap. You will be responsible for the implementation of algorithms and controls in firmware, ensuring our products deliver a superior user experience.

IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL

• Collaborate with algorithms and controls engineers to implement algorithms designed to improve athlete performance.
• Contribute to a team of firmware engineers committed to delivering magical experiences for athletes.
• Interface with engineers, designers, and researchers to ensure a cohesive experience that serves the athlete.
• Work with Engineers, Designers, Innovators, and other experts to architect and realize intent and experience design of embedded systems and solutions.
• Use concept sketches, pseudo-code, engineering design/ideas, and other communication methods to assure clear understanding of technological capabilities and limitations.
• Create specifications in order to collaborate with external software development partners to create prototypes, proof-of-concepts, and consumer grade embedded software.
• Develop scalable firmware architectures that can support multiple generations of products.

We offer a number of accommodations to complete our interview process including screen readers, sign language interpreters, accessible and single location for in-person interviews, closed captioning, and other reasonable modifications as needed. If you discover, as you navigate our application process, that you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please complete the Candidate Accommodation Request Form .

NIKE, Inc. is a growth company that looks for team members to grow with it. Nike offers a generous total rewards package, casual work environment, a diverse and inclusive culture, and an electric atmosphere for professional development. No matter the location, or the role, every Nike employee shares one galvanizing mission: To bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete* in the world.

NIKE, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.

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