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.
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
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of relevant education, experience, or training
Master's or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related technical field, with 10+ 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.
Expert 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 leadership around efficient implementation of sensor primitive algorithms.
Technical leadership around architecture and 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.
Provide technical leadership for 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 and architectural documentation in order to lead 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.
Direct the work of others as well as implementing firmware as an individual contributor.
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.
OUR HIRING GAME PLAN
01 Apply
Our teams are made up of diverse skillsets, knowledge bases, inputs, ideas and backgrounds. We want you to find your fit – review job descriptions, departments and teams to discover the role for you.
02 Meet a Recruiter or Take an Assessment
If selected for a corporate role, a recruiter will reach out to start your interview process and be your main contact throughout the process. For retail roles, you’ll complete an interactive assessment that includes a chat and quizzes and takes about 10-20 minutes to complete. No matter the role, we want to learn about you – the whole you – so don’t shy away from how you approach world-class service and what makes you unique.
03 Interview
Go into this stage confident by doing your research, understanding what we are looking for and being prepared for questions that are set up to learn more about you, and your background.
