Lead Software Engineer, ITC

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 YOU’LL WORK WITH

At Nike, we leverage the power of data and technology to serve athletes* around the world. The Data & AI (DAI) team is at the forefront of this mission—building scalable, secure, and intelligent platforms that power decision-making and personalized experiences across the Nike ecosystem.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for an experienced software engineer with a passion for designing and building robust data platforms and solutions. You thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and have a proven track record of delivering scalable and reliable data platforms and services.

Skillset Required

• 7+ years of experience in software development, with a strong foundation in distributed systems, cloud-native architectures, and data platforms.

• Expertise in big data technologies such as Apache Spark and real-time streaming technologies like Apache Kafka.

• Advanced knowledge of a major cloud platform (AWS, Azure, GCP) and its ecosystem of data services.

• Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform or AWS CloudFormation.

• Strong understanding of advanced data modeling techniques and modern data warehouses.

• Ability to design scalable, fault-tolerant, and maintainable distributed systems.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON

• Design, build, deploy, and own complete, scalable, and reliable data platforms and solutions.

• Lead the technical design of new data pipelines, services, and systems.

• Build reusable frameworks, libraries, and data management tools to improve productivity.

• Optimize performance and cost-efficiency of data workflows and compute layers.

• Collaborate with stakeholders such as data scientists, business analysts, and product managers to understand and translate business requirements into technical solutions.

• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers.

• Ensure the uptime, reliability, and monitoring of the systems you build and own.

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 an equal opportunity employer. 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.