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, it’s about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game.
This role is part of the AI, Platform Engineering & DevX (APEX) to act as a principal engineer of Near-Realtime (NRT) teams under Data Streaming Platform area.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FORWe are looking for an ambitious Principal Software Engineer – Platforms with a passion for cloud-native development and platform ownership. You are someone who thrives in a collaborative environment, is excited by cutting-edge technology, and excels at problem-solving. You have a strong understanding of AWS Cloud Services, Kubernetes, DevOps, Databricks, Python and other cloud-native platforms. You should be an excellent communicator, able to explain technical details to both technical and non-technical stakeholders and operate with urgency and integrity.
Key Skills & Traits:10+ years of experience in designing and building production-grade platforms using data Streaming and Orchestration solutions like Kafka, NiFi and Airflow
Deep expertise in Kubernetes, AWS Services, Full Stack.
working experience in designing and building production grade Microservices in any programming languages preferably in Python
Experience Building end to end CI/CD pipeline to build, test and deploy to different AWS environments such as lambda, EC2,ECS , EKS etc.
Familiarity with software engineering best practices – including unit tests, code review, version control, production monitoring, etc.
Strong Experience on Jenkins, Terraform, Docker, Kubernetes etc.,
Proficient in managing cloud-native platforms, with a strong PaaS (Platform as a Service) focus.
Knowledge of software engineering best practices including version control, code reviews, and unit testing.
A proactive approach with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced, agile environment.
Strong collaboration and problem-solving skills.
Mentoring team through the complex technical problems
You will play a key role in shaping and delivering Nike’s next-generation platforms. As a Prinicipal Software Engineer, you’ll leverage your technical expertise to build resilient, scalable solutions, manage platform performance, and ensure high standards of code quality. You’ll also be responsible for leading the adoption of open-source and agile methodologies within the organization. Day-to-Day Activities:
10+ years of experience in designing and building production-grade platforms.
Experience in data Streaming and Orchestration solutions like Kafka, NiFi and Airflow
Deep working experience on Kubernetes, Docker, Jenkins, Argo CD etc.,
Install, Configure and Maintain Kubernetes Clusters
Working experience of infrastructure as code tools, such as Helm, Kustomize, or Terraform.
Implementation of Open Source Projects in K8s.
Ability to set up monitoring, logging, and alerting for Kubernetes clusters.
Implementation of Kubernetes security best practices, like RBAC, network, and pod security policies
Experience with container runtimes like Docker
Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation
Design, implement, and maintain robust CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins for efficient software delivery.
Manage and optimize Artifactory repositories for efficient artifact storage and distribution.
Architect, deploy, and manage AWS EC2 instances, Lambda functions, Auto Scaling Groups (ASG), and Elastic Block Store (EBS) volumes.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of DevOps practices into the software development lifecycle.
Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize AWS resources to ensure high availability, scalability, and performance.
Implement security best practices and compliance standards in the AWS environment.
Develop and maintain scripts in Python, Groovy, and Shell for automation and core engineering tasks.
Deep expertise in at least one of the technologies - Python, React, NodeJS
Good Knowledge on CI/CD Pipelines and DevOps Skills – Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes etc.,
Collaborate with product managers to scope new features and capabilities.
Strong collaboration and problem-solving skills.
Technical expertise in Kubernetes, AWS Cloud Services and cloud-native architectures.
Proficiency in Python, Node JS, React, SQL, and AWS.
Strong understanding of PaaS architecture and DevOps tools like Kubernetes, Jenkins, Terraform, Docker
Familiarity with governance, security features, and performance optimization.
Keen attention to detail with a growth mindset and the desire to explore new technologies.
Skills Required
- 10+ years designing and building production-grade platforms, including data streaming and orchestration
- Experience with data streaming and orchestration solutions like Kafka, NiFi, and Airflow
- Deep expertise in Kubernetes, Docker, and container runtimes; install, configure, and maintain Kubernetes clusters
- Strong experience with AWS services and architectures (Lambda, EC2, ECS, EKS, ASG, EBS)
- Experience building end-to-end CI/CD pipelines and using Jenkins and Argo CD for deployments
- Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform, Helm, Kustomize, or CloudFormation
- Experience managing artifact repositories and related tooling (Artifactory)
- Implement monitoring, logging, alerting, and Kubernetes security best practices (RBAC, network and pod security policies)
- Proficient scripting skills for automation using Python, Groovy, and Shell
- Deep expertise in at least one of Python, React, or NodeJS
- Experience designing and building production-grade microservices (preferably in Python)
- Strong familiarity with software engineering best practices: unit tests, code reviews, version control, production monitoring
- Proven ability to mentor teams and lead through complex technical problems
- Knowledge of governance, security features, and performance optimization in cloud-native environments
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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