Become a Part of the NIKE, Inc. Team

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, Inc. it’s about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game.

WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH

Our dynamic and innovative team of engineers, designers, and product managers is dedicated to crafting cutting-edge digital experiences. We foster a collaborative and inclusive environment that thrives on creativity, curiosity, and a collective passion for learning. We are seeking a motivated Software Engineer with a passion for Unreal Engine to help us build the next generation of our configurator and product visualization initiatives

As a Lead Software Engineer with Unreal Engine expertise, you will play a crucial role in driving the technical vision and strategy for our configurator and product visualization initiatives. You will work closely with our principal and lead engineers to optimize processes, generate proper unit tests, and ensure seamless data exchange between systems

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We're looking for a highly skilled Lead Software Engineer with extensive experience in Unreal Engine and a strong background in working with web APIs and asynchronous code. You should have a deep understanding of 3D graphics and rendering techniques, as well as experience with software development best practices and version control systems.

Qualifications and Skills:

Required:

  • 8+ years of professional experience in 3D pipeline development and tool creation.
  • Proven experience leading software development teams and mentoring engineers.
  • Expert-level knowledge of C++ and the Unreal Engine framework.
  • Demonstrated experience in architecting complex software systems.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

Preferred:

  • Extensive experience with CI/CD pipeline automation and various testing methodologies.
  • A track record of shipping successful products in a leadership capacity.

WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON

As a Lead Software Engineer with Unreal Engine expertise, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining high-performance C++ code within the Unreal Engine environment. You will work on integrating web APIs, implementing and optimizing asynchronous code, and collaborating with our team to optimize processes and generate proper unit tests.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the design, development, and optimization of robust and scalable C++ systems within Unreal Engine.
  • Architect and oversee the integration of web APIs and asynchronous code, establishing best practices for the team.
  • Collaborate with product managers and designers to translate product vision into a technical roadmap.
  • Mentor and guide a team of C++ engineers, fostering a culture of high performance, innovation, and continuous improvement.
  • Lead code reviews and help to transition main classes into C++ to enhance overall efficiency and maintainability.
  • Drive the strategy for our CI/CD pipeline, automated testing, and deployment processes.
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What You Can Expect

OUR HIRING GAME PLAN

01 Apply

Our teams are made up of diverse skillsets, knowledge bases, inputs, ideas and backgrounds. We want you to find your fit – review job descriptions, departments and teams to discover the role for you.

02 Meet a Recruiter or Take an Assessment

If selected for a corporate role, a recruiter will reach out to start your interview process and be your main contact throughout the process. For retail roles, you’ll complete an interactive assessment that includes a chat and quizzes and takes about 10-20 minutes to complete.  No matter the role, we want to learn about you – the whole you – so don’t shy away from how you approach world-class service and what makes you unique.

03 Interview

Go into this stage confident by doing your research, understanding what we are looking for and being prepared for questions that are set up to learn more about you, and your background.

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