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 software platforms and services.
Skillset Required• 7+ years of experience in software development, with a strong foundation in object oriented development, 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.
• A strong familiarity and development experiences with agentic workflow and AI/LLM powered enterprise applications.
• Experience with UI/UX design principles and tools such as Figma or Adobe.
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• Knowledge of security best practices and experience implementing security measures in software development.
• Strong collaboration and teamwork skills, with the ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON
What You’ll Do
• Design, build, deploy, and own complete, scalable, and reliable software 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.
• Lead the development and production of agentic and AI/LLM powered enterprise applications.
• Collaborate with UI/UX designers to ensure the experiences are optimized for usability and performance.
• Implement security best practices to protect data and ensure compliance with industry standards.
• Develop and maintain automated tests to ensure the quality and reliability of the software.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers.
• Ensure the uptime, reliability, and monitoring of the systems you build and own.
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What We Do
At NIKE, Inc., we innovate to serve athletes*.
Every teammate - from coder to creator - plays a role in making these athletes’ dreams real. Our tech, data, and digital teams push limits every day, building the future of sport and the tools that drive it.
Here, curiosity is fuel. Innovation is the game plan. Different perspectives keep us on the offense. You’ll solve challenges worth tackling, grow fast and belong to a team that backs you to do the right thing. Bring your drive. Bring your bold. Let’s move the world, together.
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* If you have a body, you’re an athlete.
Why Work With Us
At NIKE, Inc., your dedication fuels the future of sport. There is a sense of pride that comes from representing an iconic brand and shaping its future. Here, we treat every day as a new opportunity to push boundaries, ask tough questions and share whole-hearted convictions. We are a team – united by the belief that anything is possible.
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