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
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 visionary principal engineer with a passion for building world-class data platforms and services. You thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and have a proven track record of leading high-impact technical initiatives.
Skillset Required
15+ years of experience in software development, with a strong foundation in distributed systems, cloud-native architectures, and data platforms.
Deep expertise in big data technologies such as Apache Spark, Kafka, and real-time analytics databases.
Mastery of cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP and their ecosystem of data services.
Strong understanding of data governance and security architecture.
Proven ability to drive major technical change and gain consensus across multiple teams and departments.
Exceptional strategic thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Ability to influence without authority and navigate highly ambiguous situations.
WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON
Define and own the multi-year technical roadmap for the data platform.
Lead the architectural design for complex, cross-cutting initiatives.
Evaluate and champion the adoption of emerging technologies and architectural patterns.
Establish and enforce engineering best practices, design patterns, and quality standards.
Mentor senior engineers and team leads, fostering the next generation of technical leaders.
Solve the most challenging technical problems and act as the ultimate escalation point for critical production issues.
Communicate complex technical concepts and trade-offs to senior leadership and non-technical stakeholders
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.
