Principal, Firmware Engineer, Advanced Product Ventures

Nike; Oregon, Beaverton (IL, OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Firmware Lead, where you will innovate and implement cutting-edge firmware solutions for athlete products. This role is pivotal in driving the execution of the product roadmap, ensuring that the firmware delivers a magical user experience. You will collaborate with various teams, including engineering and design, to create robust solutions that enhance athlete performance. If you are passionate about technology and eager to make a difference in the world of sports, this opportunity is perfect for you. Embrace the challenge of working in a fast-paced environment where creativity and technical leadership are key to success.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of industry experience in firmware development and embedded systems.
• Expertise in implementing algorithms and firmware for athlete products.

Responsibilities

• Lead firmware development for innovative athlete products and ensure superior user experience.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement performance-enhancing algorithms.

Skills

C

C++

Embedded Systems

Signal Processing

Machine Learning

Data Mining

Algorithm Design

Python

RTOS Concepts

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Tools

TensorFlow

Keras

PyTorch

Scikit-learn

Job description

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 with 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.