NIKE Global Technology – Senior Software Engineer, AI/ML

NIKE is a technology company focused on building and supporting world-class digital products. Our global technology teams transform the intersection of technology and sport, investing in new advances, and employing creative people to serve consumers more directly.

Who Are We Looking For?

We want ambitious senior software engineers to develop robust, sophisticated machine‐learning and analytics solutions that create immediate business impact. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Python, algorithms and data structures, AWS, database technologies (Postgres, Redis), and data‐processing tools (EMR, Spark). Additionally, you should have a proven record of leading a team, delivering value, and working on product‐mode projects using Scrum. You will own projects from concept to deployment and provide technical vision and leadership to your teammates. Strong communication and collaboration skills are essential.

What Will You Be Working On?

As part of Nike's Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning team, you will build and implement scalable applications that use predictive models and optimization programs to make data‐driven business decisions. You'll collaborate with teammates in Portland, Boston, China, and Poland to solve machine‐learning problems at scale.

What Will You Bring?

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of professional experience in software engineering, data engineering, machine learning, or a related field.
• Creative problem‐solving skills with an analytical approach.
• Strong ability to write stable, maintainable, and extensible Python code.
• Expertise in cloud architecture and technologies, particularly Amazon Web Services.
• Proficiency with technologies such as Spark, Kubernetes, Docker, Jenkins, Hive, and Terraform.
• Proven skills in Agile development and test‐driven development.
• Understanding of data structures, data modeling, and software architecture.

Who Do You Work With?

• You will collaborate closely with a globally distributed team, including commercial and consumer analysis, enterprise architecture, and solution architecture.
• We value and support our strong culture by rewarding collaboration, intellectual curiosity, and creative solutions.

Job Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance; wellness programs to promote healthy lifestyles.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for counseling services and resources.
• Retirement benefits: 401(k) plans with active contributions and traditional retirement plans for qualifying employees.
• Paid leave, including holidays, personal days, sick leave, paid parental leave, and flexible work arrangements.
• Employee discounts on Nike products and apparel.
• Professional development: training, skill development, and tuition assistance.
• Employee support groups (ERGs) and sustainability initiatives.
• On‐site amenities at selective Nike locations, including gyms and cafés.
• Travel benefits for travel expenses and activities.