Principal Software Engineer, ITC

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.

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.

  
  

• 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