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