Manager, Software Engineering - ITC

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.

Who You’ll Work With

At Nike, we leverage the transformative power of data and technology to empower athletes everywhere. The APEX team builds advanced platforms that are scalable, secure, and intelligent, supporting critical decision-making across the Nike universe and enabling tailored experiences for its global community.

Who We Are Looking For

We are searching for a dynamic and driven engineering manager who excels at nurturing high-performing teams. The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative setting and have a strong track record of developing and delivering sophisticated data platforms and innovative services.

Skillset Required

• Demonstrated technical leadership and deep experience delivering production-grade software at scale.
• At least 10 years of software development experience, including distributed systems, cloud-native architectures, and modern data platforms.
• A comparable bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, or an applicable field; a master’s degree or Ph.D. is preferred.
• At least 3 years of leadership experience managing engineering teams, recruiting talent, fostering professional growth, and mentoring team members.
• Experience deploying solutions on AWS, Azure, GCP, or OCI.
• Practical experience with AI/ML technologies, open-source technologies, standardized platforms, and build-versus-buy decisions.
• Familiarity with agentic workflows and current AI/LLM application developments.
• Strong knowledge of data pipeline frameworks, metadata management, and data governance controls.
• Expertise in architectural design patterns and foundational computer science principles.
• Ability to develop and deliver high-impact services that scale for a global enterprise.
• Outstanding communication and stakeholder-management skills.

What You’ll Work On

• Guide and inspire software engineers designing, building, and maintaining robust, scalable data platforms and services.
• Lead the architecture and delivery of SDKs, APIs, and microservices for data and analytics needs.
• Partner with product managers, architects, and engineering leaders to define technical strategy, goals, and roadmaps.
• Build a culture of continuous improvement, creative problem-solving, and engineering excellence.
• Champion software engineering, data governance, operational monitoring, and platform observability best practices.
• Align engineering projects with digital modernization, cloud cost efficiency, and data governance priorities.
• Develop agentic and AI/LLM-powered enterprise applications.
• Embody Nike’s core values and model clarity, accountability, communication, and trust.

NIKE, Inc. offers a generous total rewards package, a casual work environment, a diverse and inclusive culture, and opportunities for professional development. NIKE, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.