Nike Platform Engine (NPE) provides solutions to standardize the way that Nike engineering teams deploy software to the cloud.
You'll work closely with other Platform Engineers to deliver technical design and solutions, contributing to the future success of the business through innovations in technology. You will partner with product and engineering leadership to break down epics into stories with clear acceptance criteria. And you’ll document, present, and influence technology solutions to various teams in the organization.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FORWe’re looking for a lead platform engineer to help us build out and support Nike’s Kubernetes platform.
This is an IC leadership role which is critical to the success of the team. The ideal candidate is an experienced practitioner who is capable of both writing code themselves and accomplishing work through others.The candidate needs to be curious and rigorous in their approach to the craft of software engineering. And they must be experienced in developing and deploying distributed systems to the cloud in an enterprise environment.
Minimum qualifications:
6+ years of professional software development experience.
2+ years operating Kubernetes-based solutions in production.
Experience designing and developing large-scale distributed systems on public cloud computing platforms.
Demonstrated experience in technical leadership and setting technical direction for engineering projects.
Strong understanding of networking protocols and layers.
Preferred qualifications:
Experience developing Kubernetes controllers in Golang
Experience leveraging ArgoCD or similar tools to implement GitOps
Ability to create abstracted solutions that do not rely on any Cloud Service Provider
Able to navigate governance and compliance requirements of Global Platforms
Passionate about delighting enterprise customers and an understanding of enterprise workloads
In this role, you will lead the design and development of a Kubernetes-based foundational platform. You will do hands-on development, building custom controllers, Crossplane providers, and GitOps deployment of CNCF components. And you’ll provide technical coaching to less experienced engineers.
You will adopt, implement, and promote best-in-class design and architecture principles of security, observability, availability, and reliability. Contribute to ways of working, development standards, training, and hiring.
Skills Required
- 6+ years of professional software development experience
- 2+ years operating Kubernetes-based solutions in production
- Experience designing and developing large-scale distributed systems on public cloud computing platforms
- Demonstrated experience in technical leadership and setting technical direction for engineering projects
- Strong understanding of networking protocols and layers
- Experience developing Kubernetes controllers in Golang
- Experience leveraging ArgoCD or similar tools to implement GitOps
- Ability to create abstracted solutions that do not rely on any Cloud Service Provider
- Experience navigating governance and compliance requirements of global platforms
- Experience with enterprise workloads and enterprise customer focus
Nike Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Nike and has not been reviewed or approved by Nike.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with a company match is complemented by options such as a Mega Backdoor Roth and deferred compensation for eligible earners. Financial coaching and structured savings programs support long-term financial security.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — An Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a stock discount sits alongside broad-based equity vehicles like RSUs and non-qualified stock options. These avenues expand wealth-building opportunities beyond base pay.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave includes maternity and paternity time, recently expanded in the U.S. to 16 weeks and extended to part-time retail teammates. Additional supports include childcare assistance at select locations and family-building benefits such as fertility, surrogacy, and adoption.
Nike Insights
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. Take your first step at nike.com/careers * 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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