Director- Software Engineering

Global athletic footwear and apparel company that outfits the world's best athletes and creates innovative sports products.
Backend
Principal Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+" Employees
12+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Retail

Description For Director- Software Engineering

Nike is seeking a Director of Engineering for their Marketing Assets Platform to lead media asset management and delivery powering Nike's global consumer experiences. This role requires 12+ years of technology experience and 6+ years of leadership experience.

The position involves leading the strategy and development of Nike's Marketing Assets Platform, managing distributed engineering teams, and building solutions for asset storage, management, and delivery at global scale. Key responsibilities include shaping roadmaps, mentoring engineers, influencing cross-functional teams, and delivering business value.

The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in software architecture, agile development, and building scalable platforms using microservice architecture. Experience with modern UI frameworks, cloud services (AWS), and AI/ML integration is required. The role demands strong leadership skills to grow teams, foster innovation, and partner with senior leadership.

Key technical requirements include:

  • Experience with Java, NodeJS, TypeScript
  • Knowledge of ReactJS, NextJS
  • Cloud services expertise, preferably AWS
  • Understanding of DevOps principles
  • Experience building AI/ML and GenAI features

The position offers opportunities to shape Nike's digital future while working in a collaborative, diverse environment that values continuous learning and innovation. Benefits include a competitive total rewards package, casual work environment, and professional development opportunities.

This is a critical leadership role that combines technical expertise with people management to drive Nike's digital asset management strategy forward. The successful candidate will influence product strategy, build high-performing teams, and deliver solutions that power Nike's global brand presence.

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Responsibilities For Director- Software Engineering

  • Lead strategy and development of Nike Marketing Assets Platform
  • Manage distributed engineering, product management, and SRE teams
  • Build asset storage, management and delivery solutions at global scale
  • Partner with senior leadership to establish strategic vision
  • Manage organizational budget and vendor relationships
  • Drive architecture and engineering excellence
  • Mentor and develop engineering team members
  • Influence product roadmaps and drive agile delivery

Requirements For Director- Software Engineering

Java
JavaScript
TypeScript
React
Node.js
  • Bachelor's degree required
  • 12+ years of technology experience in software development
  • 6+ years of technology leadership experience
  • Deep understanding of software architecture and DevOps principles
  • Experience with Java, NodeJS, TypeScript
  • Experience with ReactJS, NextJS and modern UI frameworks
  • Cloud services expertise, preferably AWS
  • Experience building AI/ML and GenAI features
  • Ability to travel 10%

Benefits For Director- Software Engineering

Medical Insurance
401k
  • Competitive total rewards package
  • Casual work environment
  • Diverse and inclusive culture
  • Professional development opportunities

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