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Principal, Firmware Engineer, Advanced Product Ventures

Nike
WHQ, United States, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 27 Mar 2025

About 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

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