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

Karnataka, India

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

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

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Technology, Sports, RetailIndustries

Requirements

18+ years of experience in software development, with a strong foundation in distributed systems, cloud-native architectures, and data platforms
8+ years of experience leading engineering teams as a manager of managers, with demonstrated success in hiring, mentoring, and growing talent
Deep expertise in at least one major cloud platform: AWS, Azure, GCP, or OCI
Hands-on experience with Databricks, Snowflake, AWS RDS, Azure SQL, or GCP Cloud SQL, Apache Spark, and Apache Airflow
Strong understanding of Lakehouse architecture, Data Mesh principles, data governance frameworks, and modern data pipelines
Proven ability to deliver high-impact, API-first services at scale
Strength in strategic thinking and translating strategy to measurable outcomes
Visionary engineering leader with a passion for building and scaling high-performing software engineering teams
Thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with a proven track record of delivering scalable and reliable data platforms and services
Deeply technical, business-savvy, and customer-obsessed
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

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 scale a team of engineering directors, managers, and software engineers responsible for building Nike’s next-generation data services platform
Drive the design and development of API-first, Tier-1, business-critical data services that are secure, scalable, and resilient
Partner with product, architecture, and platform teams to define and execute the technical roadmap for Nike’s Lakehouse and Data Mesh strategy
Champion best practices in data governance, data pipelines, and platform observability
Foster a culture of engineering excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement
Collaborate with senior leadership to align engineering initiatives with Nike’s broader business and technology goals
Align engineering initiatives with broader organizational goals such as modernization, cloud cost optimization, and data governance
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
Empower the team, remove barriers, and maintain a strong team culture

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Software EngineeringData PlatformsAIAPI DevelopmentData GovernanceData PipelinesLakehouseData MeshScalabilityResilienceObservabilityEngineering LeadershipMentoringTechnical Roadmaps

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the work location for this Senior Director role?

The role is based at Nike’s India Technology Center (ITC).

What salary or compensation does this position offer?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What key skills and experience are required for this role?

The role requires deep technical expertise in building scalable data platforms, leadership in managing engineering teams, experience with data governance, data pipelines, Lakehouse and Data Mesh strategies, and API-first services, along with being business-savvy and customer-obsessed.

What is the team structure like for this position?

You will lead and scale a team of engineering directors, managers, and software engineers, partnering with leadership, product managers, architects, principal engineers, and peers across Nike’s Global Technology teams.

What kind of company culture does this role involve?

The role emphasizes building a culture of trust, innovation, engineering excellence, continuous improvement, and a strong team culture, while empowering high-performing teams and fostering a rich global engineering culture.

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