At Nike, we leverage the transformative power of data and technology to empower
athletes* everywhere. The Data & AI (DAI) team is instrumental in building advanced platforms that are scalable, secure, and intelligent, supporting critical decision-making across the Nike universe and enabling tailored experiences for every member of our global community.
Who We Are Looking For
We are searching for a agile and driven engineering manager who excels at nurturing high-performing teams. The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative setting and possess a strong track record of developing and delivering sophisticated data platforms and innovative services.
Skillset Required
- Demonstrated technical leadership with deep knowledge and experience in delivering production grade software at scale. Able to dive deep into code and architecture to provide an informed opinion on benefits/trade-offs of different design choices.
- A minimum of 10 years’ comprehensive experience in software development,
demonstrating a deep understanding of distributed systems, cloud-native architectural approaches, and modern data platform technologies.
- Comparable Bachelor’s Degree in computer science, software engineering, or applicable field (master’s degree or Ph.D. preferred).
- At least 3 years of proven leadership experience, successfully managing engineering teams with a focus on recruiting top talent, fostering professional growth, and mentoring team members toward career advancement.
- Demonstrated expertise in deploying solutions on at least one major cloud platform—including AWS, Azure, GCP, or OCI—with the ability to adapt to new environments and technologies as needed.
- Extensive practical experience with state-of-the-art technologies in the AIML space, fluency in open-source technologies and impact of standardized platforms. Ability to make build versus buy decisions for AIML tools and technologies.
- A strong familiarity with agentic wo