DUTIES

• Identify creative spaces and prototype ideas using Computational Design and algorithmic methodologies.
• Provide scalable and robust software solutions for Computational Design and Engineering workstreams.
• Support cross functional 4D teams and other developing platforms through imaginative data-driven solutions and support project development.
• Be at the global forefront of design computing trends and be innovative in their approach and application.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Sport Science plus other cross functional innovation competencies on athlete focused insights to create meaningful athlete experiences.
• Plan and conduct meetings and presentations with confidence and professional communication.
• Follow a high standard of behavior & conduct.

REQUIREMENTS

• Master’s degree or foreign equivalent in Design, Architecture, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field of study, and 4 (four) years of experience in progressive Computational Design. Alternate acceptable education and work experience: Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Design, Architecture, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field of study, and six (6) years of experience in progressive Computational Design.
• Experience with Python, C++, C# or Java.
• Experience with Object Oriented Programming.
• Experience working with git and code collaboration.
• Experience interfacing with Grasshopper, Houdini, or other comparable generative design tools.
• Experience working with large data structures and complex project pipelines.
• Knowledge of computational geometry, computer graphics or numerical algorithm development.
• Knowledge of numpy, pandas, and scipy.
• Knowledge in Machine Learning.
• International and domestic travel to footwear factories to collaborate and have hands on time with the product. Percent: 10-30%.

• adidas celebrates diversity, supports inclusiveness and encourages individual expression in our workplace. We do not tolerate the harassment or discrimination toward any of our applicants or employees. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• adidas offers robust and progressive medical, including HSA (Health Savings Account) with employer funding or FSA (Flexible Spending Account) options, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, adoption, with surrogate and fertility support, short and long-term disability, and basic life and AD&D insurance, which can be supplemented with employee-paid coverage. Employees are able to enroll in adidas’ 401k plan and Stock Purchase Plan with employer match. Full-time employees are eligible for education assistance and generous Leave policies including 12 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Employees are eligible to earn an annual bonus based on both company and personal performance. Employees accrue prorated flexible time off in the amount .4388 hours per day that increases with years of service, twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year and Service Time Off during milestone years.
• At adidas we offer a Hybrid work policy which requires attendance in the office Monday through Thursday, with the flexibility to work remotely on Friday each week. For work requiring a high degree of collaboration or an in-person presentation, in-office attendance is required even on Friday. The working location of this position is Portland, Oregon.
• Though our teammates hail from all corners of the world, our working language is English.