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 a dynamic engineering manager with a passion for building and leading high-performing software engineering teams. 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
12+ years of experience in software development, with a strong foundation in distributed systems, cloud-native architectures, and data platforms.
3+ years of experience leading engineering teams, with demonstrated success in hiring, mentoring, and growing talent.
Expertise in at least one major cloud platform: AWS, Azure, GCP, or OCI.
Strong programming skills in Python, Java, C++, SQL etc.
Hands-on experience with Databricks, Snowflake, AWS RDS, Azure SQL, or GCP Cloud SQL, Apache Spark, Apache Kafka and Apache Airflow.
Strong understanding of data modeling, data pipeline frameworks, metadata management, and data governance controls.
Strong understanding of architectural design patterns and core computer science principles.
Proven ability to deliver high-impact, scalable services.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON
What You’ll Do
Lead a team of software engineers responsible for Design, build and maintaining scalable data platforms, data products, data pipelines and services.
Drive the development of SDKs, APIs, and microservices that support enterprise-wide data and analytics needs.
Collaborate with product managers, architects, and other engineering leaders to define and execute the technical roadmap.
Foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and engineering excellence.
Ensure the team follows best practices in software development, data governance, and platform observability.
Foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and engineering excellence.
Align engineering initiatives with broader organizational goals such as modernization, cloud cost optimization, and data governance.
Skills Required
- 12+ years of experience in software development
- 3+ years of experience leading engineering teams
- Expertise in at least one major cloud platform
- Strong programming skills in Python, Java, C++, SQL
- Hands-on experience with data platforms like Databricks, Snowflake
- Strong understanding of data modeling and governance
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
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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