Open to remote work except in South Dakota, Vermont and West Virginia.
The annual base salary for this position ranges from $199,200.00 in our lowest geographic market to $471,100.00 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 WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We are seeking a visionary leader to spearhead CPI’s Advanced Machine Learning initiatives, aimed at revolutionizing Nike’s product creation lifecycle—from ideation through to supply chain. This role requires a deep learning expert who is well-versed in generative AI advancements and capable of guiding cutting-edge research in these domains. This leader will build and develop the team, shape the science philosophy, plan, and strategize, as we explore domains such as Large Language Models (LLMs), diffusion models, reinforcement learning (RL) and simulation to support new experiences for our designers and developers.
WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON
Design Acceleration: Al generated - Image and video generation, text and content creation to augment and enhance designer experience
ML Optimization: Adding LLM's to the existing data models to enhance accuracy of off the shelf GenAl solutions customized to Nike's data set and business needs.
WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH
This role reports to the VP of Consumer Product and Innovation and will work closely with Product creation, Merch, Design, Innovation teams, and key partners across Footwear, Apparel, Ops, Merch and Geos.
WHAT YOU BRING
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Bachelor’s Degree in computer science, statistics, mathematics, software engineering, or related field (Master's or Ph.D. preferred).
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Experienced leader of leaders, with 10 years of experience leading multiple science and engineering teams.
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At least 15 years of experience in building and applying ML models to solve complex, large-scale problems.
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Has a strong understanding of foundational models including large language models across multiple modalities, reinforcement learning, supervised learning, and other cutting-edge techniques in generative Al.
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Proven track record of leading seasoned scientists and developing junior talent.
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Proficient in one or more programming languages with strong technical skills.
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Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, capable of advocating technical solutions to both technical and business audiences.
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Publications in top-tier conferences or journals.
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.
Top Skills
What We Do
At NIKE, Inc., it’s in our nature to innovate and our mission is to bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete* in the world [if you have a body, you’re an athlete]. Because we exist to serve athletes, we dare to design the future of sport. To us, innovation is about elevating human potential. We obsess over the needs of athletes of all abilities, using their insights to create products that are beautiful, useful and make all athletes better. To make big leaps, we take big risks. Incremental change won’t get us to where we want to go fast enough. So we pursue moonshots — like developing the first self-lacing shoe, running the first two-hour marathon and committing to 100% renewable energy use in our facilities. We embrace different perspectives — from scientists and designers to coders and quarterbacks — because we know everyone brings unique experiences and ideas to the team. To serve athletes across the hundreds of countries where NIKE does business, we need teams that truly reflect the diversity of our consumers and a culture of inclusivity. We aim to foster inclusion and embrace diversity throughout our business, teams, and culture to create breakthrough innovations, empower teammates to realize their full potential and bring us closer to the communities we serve. NIKE's diverse, high-performing teams around the world are united in purpose and inspired to change the world through sport.
Why Work With Us
With a global footprint, culture of innovation and team-first mentality, we take action to create a future of continual progress for athletes, sport and our world. Whether our job is designing the ultimate sneaker or coding a revolutionary app, we’re united by the same mission: to bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete in the world.
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