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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 WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for a full-stack Principal Software Engineer to join the Global Technology Consumer Product & Innovation (CP&I) team to deliver scalable software systems, guide engineering teams across our org and advise engineering leaders on technology and system design. The ideal candidate will have full-stack development experience and possess superior front-end engineering knowledge and ability. The person in this role must have outstanding communication skills, proven data design and implementation experience and a track record of delivering results. This person will be a self-starter, comfortable with ambiguity and will enjoy working in a fast-paced dynamic environment as they collaborate with engineers, product management, org leadership, and business partners.

WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON

In this role, you will build and deliver scalable software solutions focused on Product Design. You will design, implement and integrate new technologies and evolve our data and analytics products. You will contribute to all aspects of software engineering from ingestion, transformation, and consumption, and help design and build reusable frameworks, automated workflows, and libraries at scale to support analytics products. You will also participate in architecture and design discussions to process and store high-volume data sets. You will collaborate with designers and product managers to translate UX/UI designs into interactive web experiences and contribute to front-end architecture decisions and advocate for scalable, maintainable code.

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH

As a Principal Software Engineer within the CP&I organization, you will work with a diverse team of engineers, product leaders, data scientists, and data governance partners to design and deliver scalable, reliable platforms that power Nike’s most critical digital and data products. You will also partner closely with UX designers to ensure delivery of high quality, user-centric designs and implementations. Reporting to the Senior Director of Engineering, you will collaborate closely with stakeholders across product, architecture, AI/ML, and governance to support a wide range of experiences. Your work will help unify data and capabilities across domains, enabling use cases for product creation and design, while ensuring governance compliance, breaking down silos, and driving alignment across globally distributed teams and leadership levels throughout Global Technology.

WHAT YOU BRING

+ Bachelor degree in Computer Science / Engineering or equivalent experience. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training.

+ Excellent computer science fundamentals, including algorithms, data structure/design, and system performance/optimization.

+ 10+ years software engineering experience as an individual contributor developing custom software.

+ 5+ years hands-on experience implementing and supporting modern software architectural principles and patterns. (REST, domain-driven design, microservices, serverless architecture, etc)

+ 5+ years hands on experience with distributed cloud systems tech. (node.js, EC2, Lambda, DynamoDB, Elasticsearch, or Google Cloud/Azure equivalents)

+ Experience with front-end web application tech. (javascript, CSS, html5, Vue, React/redux)

+ Experience working with design systems. (Shadcn, Material UI or similar) as well as experience with accessibility standards (WCAG) and inclusive design practices.

+ Experience with animation libraries (e.g., GSAP, Framer Motion) or WebGL for rich visual experiences.

+ Experience optimizing front-end performance using tools like Lighthouse, WebPageTest, or Chrome DevTools and experience with front-end testing. (Jest, Cypress, Playwright)

+ Continuous deployment and automated testing experience

+ Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

+ Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with multiple peers and cross-functional partners.

+ Experience working in a technical leadership role on one or more agile teams in a product model.

+ Experience developing, monitoring, and supporting highly available microservices/lambdas and applications.

Preferred qualifications:

+ Experience with 3D software packages (Maya, 3ds Max, Houdini, Blender) and game engines (Unreal Engine, Unity) a plus

+ Familiarity with headless CMS platforms and front-end integration.

+ Experience with real-time data visualization or dashboards.

+ Experience working in the footwear or apparel industry is a strong plus.

NIKE, Inc. is a growth company that looks for team members to grow with it. Nike offers a generous total rewards package, casual work environment, a diverse and inclusive culture, and an electric atmosphere for professional development. No matter the location, or the role, every Nike employee shares one galvanizing mission: To bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete* in the world.

NIKE, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.

We offer a number of accommodations to complete our interview process including screen readers, sign language interpreters, accessible and single location for in-person interviews, closed captioning, and other reasonable modifications as needed. If you discover, as you navigate our application process, that you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please complete the Candidate Accommodation Request Form (https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/5153e46a93f4460db48eb9e611386685) .

NIKE, Inc. is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, protected veteran status, or disability. NIKE is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please call +1 503-671-4156 and let us know the nature of your request, your location and your contact information.