Become a Part of the NIKE, Inc. Team
NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world’s best athletes. It’s a place where passionate individuals come together to create the future of sport. We are unapologetic about who we are and what we’re after—bringing innovation and inspiration to every athlete* in the world. We look for athletes who can push boundaries, elevate our potential and continue leading us to greatness. The next tastemakers, playmakers, risk takers and glue players. Are you game?
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We are searching for a Full Stack Engineering Manager with advanced AI skills to lead and oversee a diverse team of engineers, including Leads, SWE I, SWE II, and SWE III. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience across the SDLC lifecycle and a proven ability to architect, develop, and deploy scalable solutions using Databricks, Generative AI, and Agentic AI frameworks. You will empower your team to build innovative applications and foster an environment of continuous learning and collaboration. Join our team to drive the next generation of intelligent applications and shape the future of Nike with AI-powered technology solutions.
WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH
Manage and guide a team of engineers at multiple levels (Lead, SWE I, SWE II, SWE III), supporting their growth and performance.
Oversee the development and integration of full stack solutions, including front-end, back-end, and data engineering components.
Drive the architecture and implementation of AI-powered features using Databricks, Generative AI models, and Agentic AI frameworks.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and execute opportunities for automation and intelligent business systems.
Champion best practices in software engineering and AI integration, mentoring engineers across the team.
Ensure the security, scalability, and high performance of deployed applications.
WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON
Experience leading engineering teams across multiple levels, preferably in environments utilizing Databricks and advanced AI technologies/platforms.
Demonstrate strategic prioritization and platform reuse mindset.
Drive cross-functional execution across platform/data/security/product.
Deep understanding of the software development lifecycle, with hands-on expertise in full stack development.
Proficiency in architecting and deploying solutions leveraging Generative AI and Agentic AI frameworks, including strong AI quality culture: evals, guardrails, observability, regression validation.
Knowledge of LLMOps, MLOps, DevOps, and CI/CD pipelines with keen focus on operational excellence and production ownership.
A thought leadership mindset in security/governance/access-control.
Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to motivate and mentor team members.
Minimum 7 years of relevant full stack engineering experience.
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
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.
