WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH
The Consumer Product & Innovation Design Engineering team develops 2D and 3D tools to
enable virtual digital product creation. Our unique team brings together people from VFX,
games, visualization, and more to transform the design and visualization process.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We’re looking for an engineering manager who can lead, coach, and inspire a team of engineers.
This role both manages people and the technical output of the team. We want someone with a
background in software engineering who has experience in the delivery of visual output, whether
it be games, film, simulation, or equivalent expertise.
• Experience leading teams in a highly matrixed environment.
• 3 years of experience in a people management, supervision/team leadership role.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field. Will accept any suitable
combination of education, experience, and training.
• 7+ years’ experience in technology & software engineering roles.
• 7+ years of experience with software development in one or more programming languages (e.g., Python, C++, Java, JavaScript).
• Extensive expertise in computer graphics or visual mediums.
• Experience with 3D tools (Adobe Substance 3D, Blender, Unreal, Unity), visualization, game development or expertise in visual content hosting, distribution, viewing (images, video).
• Experience developing tools for artists or creators.
• Experience working in cross-functional domains.
• Experience driving process improvement within the Agile development framework.
• Experience with CI/CD software deployment process.
• Must excel working in team-oriented roles that rely on the ability to collaborate with others.
WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON
You will be part of a leading a team of engineers building out tooling for our Enterprise facing
applications that are part of Nike’s Design domain. We are developing 2D and 3D focused tools
for virtual production creation and visualization, as well as supporting the related workflows.
You will:
• Manage direct reports
• Participate in Agile software development
• Ensure best engineering practices
• Communicate with stakeholders and business participants
• Ensure the quality of team output
• Ensure strong team communication and health
We offer a number of accommodations to complete our interview process including screen readers, sign language interpreters, accessible and single location for in-person interviews, closed captioning, and other reasonable modifications as needed. If you discover, as you navigate our application process, that you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please complete the Candidate Accommodation Request Form.
Skills Required
- Experience leading teams in a highly matrixed environment.
- 3 years of experience in a people management, supervision/team leadership role.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field (or equivalent education/experience).
- 7+ years' experience in technology and software engineering roles.
- 7+ years of software development experience in one or more languages (Python, C++, Java, JavaScript).
- Extensive expertise in computer graphics.
- Experience with 3D tools (Adobe Substance 3D, Blender, Unreal, Unity), visualization, or game development.
- Experience developing tools for artists or creators.
- Experience working in cross-functional domains.
- Experience driving process improvement within the Agile development framework.
- Experience with CI/CD software deployment processes.
- Strong collaboration and teamwork 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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