Director, Software Engineering, Data & AI, ITC at Nike

Karnataka, India

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Expert & Leadership (9+ years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Technology, Sports, RetailIndustries

Requirements

15+ years of experience in software development, with a strong foundation in distributed systems, cloud-native architectures, and data platforms
5+ years of experience leading engineering teams, with demonstrated success in hiring, mentoring, and growing talent
Expertise in at least one major cloud platform: AWS, Azure, GCP, or OCI
Hands-on experience with Databricks, Snowflake, AWS RDS, Azure SQL
Proven track record of delivering scalable and reliable data platforms and services
Strategic engineering leader who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
Inclusive and empowering technology leader with a history of building trust, tight partnerships, and enabling agile teams to solve technical problems in a product model
Ability to seamlessly partner and collaborate with business-facing and internal technology teams, leaders, engineers, architects, and product managers to drive rapid value delivery of reusable, well-architected, and highly scalable solutions

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and manage multiple engineering squads to deliver software in alignment with cross-functional and multi-year roadmaps and modern industry trends
Build a culture of trust and innovation, pushing teams to explore new and emerging technologies to deliver business value at scale
Enable continuous transformational changes to accelerate Nike’s technical maturity, experimentation, standards, best practices, and developer productivity, while inspiring a rich global engineering culture
Lead and manage multiple teams of software engineers responsible for building and maintaining scalable data platforms and services
Collaborate with product managers, architects, and other engineering leaders to define and execute the technical roadmap
Design and implement cloud-native architectures that leverage the scalability and flexibility of major cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, GCP, or OCI, ensuring solutions are robust, secure, and cost-effective
Drive the architecture and development of SDKs, APIs, and microservices that enable seamless integration and interoperability across the enterprise, ensuring they are scalable, maintainable, and well-documented
Ensure all software solutions adhere to security best practices and compliance requirements, implementing robust security measures to protect data and systems from threats and vulnerabilities
Ensure teams follow best practices in software development, data governance, and platform observability
Foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and engineering excellence
Align engineering initiatives with broader organizational goals such as modernization, cloud cost optimization, and data governance
Report on team progress, challenges, and outcomes to senior leadership
Empower teams, remove barriers, and maintain a strong team culture
Partner closely with leadership, product managers, architects, principal engineers, and peers across Nike’s Global Technology teams and within the DAI team to manage priorities and drive alignment on technical decisions

Skills

Software Engineering

Data Platforms

Cloud-Native Architecture

AWS

Azure

GCP

OCI

SDKs

APIs

Microservices

Scalable Systems

Team Leadership

Mentoring

Technical Roadmap

Nike

Designs and sells athletic footwear and apparel

About Nike

Nike designs, manufactures, and sells a variety of footwear, apparel, equipment, and accessories aimed at athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and everyday consumers. Their products are created to be stylish and performance-oriented, catering to the needs of a diverse clientele. Nike operates through multiple sales channels, including retail stores, online platforms, and third-party retailers, and enhances its brand image through endorsements from well-known athletes and sports teams. A key aspect of Nike's approach is its membership program, which offers exclusive access to products and content, fostering a deeper connection with consumers. Unlike many competitors, Nike places a strong emphasis on sustainability and corporate responsibility, integrating these values into its operations and product development. The company's goal is to continue growing by creating products that resonate with consumers while promoting positive social and environmental impact.

Beaverton, OregonHeadquarters

1964Year Founded

IPOCompany Stage

Consumer Software, Social Impact, Consumer GoodsIndustries

10,001+Employees