Sport Activity Experience Data Science Director

Company: Nike Deutschland GmbH
Location: Beaverton
Posted on: April 5, 2021

Job Description:

Sport Activity Experience Data Science Director Become a Part of the NIKE, Inc. Team NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world's best athletes. It is a place to explore potential, obliterate boundaries and push out the edges of what can be. The company looks for people who can grow, think, dream and create. Its culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding imagination. The brand seeks achievers, leaders and visionaries. At NIKE, Inc. it's about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game. Who we are looking for We are looking for an experienced, hands-on data science director who is excited to help Nike members along their fitness and wellness journey. You will help develop ambitious roadmaps, leading and mentoring data scientists and our partner engineers while personalizing our sport activity experiences. We prioritize finding experts and leaders who will continue to strengthen the collaborative, open and inclusive culture that we continue to build. Our work in activity is new, so we are looking for scientists who are excited about green space! If you are excited to help build a new team and solve big new problems and thrive in a dynamic space where you will drive important efforts independently, please apply! What will you work on The Sport Activity Experience Data Science Director will lead the personalization of the sport activity experiences (currently NRC and NTC), help develop and execute experience personalization roadmaps, and partner with the product team and product and platform engineers to deploy models, evolve the experience, and evaluate tests. You will lead efforts to understand user response to drive strategic goals rather than easy to capture real time measures. You will synthesize findings to help guide product decisions, influencing product roadmaps and strategic direction. Who will you work with You will be the technical leader of experience personalization efforts in the activity space, reporting to the Senior Director of Sport Activity Data Science. You will partner closely with the principal director of sport performance. The Sport Activity Data Science team embeds with product and engineering teams that deliver Nike's physical activity digital experiences including the Nike Running Club (NRC) and Nike Training Club (NTC) apps. You will also work closely with platform and data engineering teams. Sport Activity Data Science is part Nike's Consumer Data Science and Insights function So in addition to working with the activity teams, you will participate in our data science labs, study groups, and team activities. What you bring Minimum Qualifications

• Expertise in and ability to implement and innovate on state-of-the art machine learning, especially ranking and deep learning
• Experience with Python and deep learning in libraries such as TensorFlow or PyTorch
• Expert knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and distributed computing, both for data and optimization
• Experience leading projects and project teams from problem formulation through delivery, driving advancement towards strategic goals
• Expert understanding of the architecture of consumer facing machine learning and personalization systems
• Ability to influence and communicate, both verbally and in writing, with team members, business partners, and leadership
• Exposure to or participation in the development and execution of an enterprise strategy Preferred Qualifications
  • Masters or PhD in computer science, statistics, applied math, or other quantitative discipline
  • Experience with AWS and Sagemaker
  • Passion for helping others find their version of fitness and wellness NIKE, Inc. is a growth company that looks for team members to grow with it. Nike offers a generous total rewards package, casual work environment, a diverse and inclusive culture, and an electric atmosphere for professional development. No matter the location, or the role, every Nike employee shares one galvanizing mission: To bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete* in the world. NIKE, Inc. is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability. How We Hire At NIKE, Inc. we promise to provide a premium, inclusive, compelling and authentic candidate experience. Delivering on this promise means we allow you to be at your best - and to do that, you need to understand how the hiring process works. Transparency is key.* This overview explains our hiring process for corporate roles. Note there may be different hiring steps involved for non-corporate roles. Whether it's transportation or financial health, we continually invest in our employees to help them achieve greatness - inside and outside of work. All who work here should be able to realize their full potential. Job title Sport Activity Experience Data Science Director NIKE, Inc. is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment for all NIKE employees and job applicants and offers a number of accommodations to complete our interview process including readers and sign language, accessible and single location for in-person interviewers, modified equipment/devices and closed captioning. If you need an accommodation to complete the application process, we're here to help! Please contact us at +1 503-671-4156 and include your full name, best way to reach you, and the accommodation needed to assist you with the application process.

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