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Lead Machine Learning Engineer - AI/ML (Remote Work Option)

AT NIKE, Inc.
NIKE, Inc.

Lead Machine Learning Engineer - AI/ML (Remote Work Option)

Beaverton, OR

Open to remote work except in South Dakota, Vermont and West Virginia.

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $119,400.00 in our lowest geographic market to $267,500.00 in our highest geographic market. Actual salary will vary based on a candidate's location, qualifications, skills and experience.

Information about benefits can be found here.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR

We seek passionate engineers to join our team. As a Lead Machine Learning Engineer, you will develop robust advanced analytics and machine learning solutions that have a direct impact on the business. You should have experience in Python; a strong background in algorithms and data structures; hands-on AWS experience; as well as experience in database technology (e.g. Postgres, Redis) and data processing technology (e.g. EMR). You should also have a demonstrable history of team leadership and value delivery, and be comfortable working in an agile product model. As a Lead ML Engineer, you will be expected to own projects end-to-end - from conception to operationalization, demonstrating an understanding of the full software development lifecycle. As a result, you will be expected to provide technical vision and guidance to your teammates; therefore, strong communication skills are critical in this role.

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WHAT WILL YOU WORK ON

If this is you, you'll be working with the Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML) team at Nike. With teammates in Portland, Boston, and Poland, you'll be joining a global organization working to solve machine learning problems at scale. You'll be designing and implementing scalable applications that leverage prediction models and optimization programs to deliver data driven decisions that result in immense business impact. You'll also contribute to core advanced analytics and machine learning platforms and tools to enable both prediction and optimization model development. You thrive when surrounded by talented colleagues and aim to never stop learning. We are looking for candidates who enjoy a collaborative and academic environment where we develop and share new skills, mentor, and contribute knowledge and software back to the analytics and engineering communities both within Nike and at-large.

We value and nurture our culture by seeking to always be collaborative, intellectually curious, fun, open, and diverse.

WHO WILL YOU WORK WITH

In this role, you'll be working closely with the rest of our global team, along with commercial and consumer analytics, and enterprise architecture teams.

WHAT YOU BRING

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, or combination of relevant education, experience
  • 5+ years of professional experience in software engineering, data engineering, machine learning, or related field
  • Strong analytical mindset and experience leading others in problem solving
  • Experience working in a team to write robust, maintainable, and extendable code in Python; containerized in Docker, and automated with CI/CD
  • Expertise with agile development and test driven development
  • Expertise with data structures, data modeling and software architecture
  • Experience with complex data sets, ETL pipelines, SQL, and general data engineering
  • Expertise in MLOps, API development, or mathematical optimization are highly desirable
  • Expertise with cloud architecture and technologies, in particular Amazon Web Services
  • Expertise with technologies like Spark, Kubernetes, Docker, Jenkins, Databricks, Terraform is also highly desirable
  • Effective communication skills (with team members, the business, and in code)
  • Experience providing technical leadership within a team and mentorship to others

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees and job applicants. 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.

Client-provided location(s): Beaverton, OR, USA
Job ID: nike-21272_R-38652
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Fertility Benefits
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • Snacks
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Sabbatical
    • Leave of Absence
    • Volunteer Time Off
    • Summer Fridays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Company Equity
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Veteran founded/led