Principal, Firmware Engineer, Advanced Product Ventures

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Beaverton, OR, USA
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At NIKE, Inc., technology is laying the foundation for our digital transformation and direct-to-consumer strategy.
The Role

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.

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The Company
HQ: Beaverton, OR
73,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1972

What We Do

At NIKE, Inc., we innovate to serve athletes*. Every teammate - from coder to creator - plays a role in making these athletes’ dreams real. Our tech, data, and digital teams push limits every day, building the future of sport and the tools that drive it. Here, curiosity is fuel. Innovation is the game plan. Different perspectives keep us on the offense. You’ll solve challenges worth tackling, grow fast and belong to a team that backs you to do the right thing. Bring your drive. Bring your bold. Let’s move the world, together. Take your first step at nike.com/careers * If you have a body, you’re an athlete.

Why Work With Us

At NIKE, Inc., your dedication fuels the future of sport. There is a sense of pride that comes from representing an iconic brand and shaping its future. Here, we treat every day as a new opportunity to push boundaries, ask tough questions and share whole-hearted convictions. We are a team – united by the belief that anything is possible.

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