Nike · 21 hours ago
Lead Software Engineer - Innovation
Beaverton, Oregon
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
8+ years expNike is seeking a lead software engineer who can lead complex projects, influence technical direction, and mentor others. The role involves architecting and building robust systems while guiding and mentoring engineers, ensuring systems are secure and maintainable, and fostering a culture of learning and innovation.
ApparelE-CommerceFashionLifestyleProduct DesignRetailSporting Goods
Responsibilities
Architect and build robust, scalable systems across AWS, React, TypeScript, Databricks and AIML tech stacks
Be a hands-on engineer at 70% capacity and guide and mentor other engineers in the team at 30% capacity
Be the goto person to drive technical alignment across the squad
Mentor engineers and foster a culture of learning and innovation
Collaborate with stakeholders across various disciplines to define and deliver impactful solutions
Ensure systems are secure, performant, and maintainable
Contribute to team rituals and help shape engineering culture
Qualification
Required
Positive attitude, growth mindset, being honest and having strong technical & non-technical communication skills is a must-have
High alignment with NIKE's leadership principles and a passion for mentoring
Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field. Will accept any combination of education, experience, or training
8+ years of software engineering experience
3+ years native cloud engineering experience in a high scale, business critical domain
3+ years of data engineering experience with databricks
Excellent computer science fundamentals including algorithms, data structures, and modern cloud native design patterns
Proven expertise in systems design and high-level end to end thinking
Deep experience with distributed cloud systems tech (Java, node.js, EC2, Lambda, DynamoDB, Elasticsearch, or Google Cloud/Azure equivalents)
Deep expertise in cloud-native development (AWS), front-end frameworks (React), and TypeScript
Ability to build and maintain relationships with multiple senior stakeholders
Proven ability to lead projects and influence technical strategy
Preferred
Solid foundations on AIML concepts, vector databases, RAG and Gen AI design patterns is a huge plus
Domain experience in additive manufacturing, robotics, simulations, computational algorithms, point cloud optimizations, statistical methodologies and product creation is a huge plus but not required
Company
Nike
Nike is a retail brand that provides the sale of apparel, footwear, sports equipment, and accessory products.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$239MKey Investors
Pershing Square Capital Management
2024-08-17Post Ipo Equity· $239M
1980-12-02IPO
Leadership Team
Elliott Hill
President and Chief Executive Officer
Muge Erdirik Dogan
EVP & Chief Technology Officer, NIKE, Inc.
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