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Lead Software Engineer

AT NIKE, Inc.
NIKE, Inc.

Lead Software Engineer

San Jose, CA

Open to remote work except in South Dakota, Vermont and West Virginia.

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $119,400.00 in our lowest geographic market to $267,500.00 in our highest geographic market. Actual salary will vary based on a candidate's location, qualifications, skills and experience.

Information about benefits can be found here.

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, it's about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game.

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NIKE is a technology company. From our flagship website and five-star mobile apps to developing products, managing big data and providing leading edge engineering and systems support, our teams at NIKE Global Technology exist to revolutionize the future at the confluence of tech and sport. We invest and develop advances in technology and employ the most creative people in the world, and then give them the support to constantly innovate, iterate and serve consumers more directly and personally. Our teams are innovative, diverse, multidisciplinary
and collaborative, taking technology into the future and bringing the world with it.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

The Lead Software Engineer, will join a team of engineers, scrum masters and product owners to envision and deliver robust applications and services that bring Nike omni-channel solutions to the next level. This role will be involved in designing and building secure, highly scalable and innovative services in a continuous delivery model on the Nike cloud platform.

WHAT YOU BRING:

The candidate must have AWS Elastic Search/Open Search experience with Vector (hybrid search)

  • A minimum of 10 years of software development experience
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or a related field (Equivalent combination of education and professional experience in lieu of a degree)
  • Experience with integrating of search platforms with AI/ML models and executing A/B tests against the models to evaluate those models.
  • Ability to write robust code in Java with Spring Boot/Webflux
  • Experience in microservice architecture, domain driven design, and RESTful API's
  • Should be hand-on experience in designing and optimizing Elastic Search/Open Search query components.
  • Hands-on experience working in a distributed/cloud-based environment (AWS) with high transaction volumes
  • Experience with Spring framework and Spring Boot
  • Proven foundation in data structures, algorithms and architecture patterns
  • Ability to define solutions, provide estimates of effort and risk, and evaluate technical feasibility
  • Experience driving technical decisions and solutions in a highly collaborative, multi-discipline development team environment
  • Proficient with modern build strategies, continuous integration, unit testing, and automated integration tests
  • Working knowledge of Scrum and agile principles
  • Proven self-starter who can work in a complex collaborative environment that rewards experiments, initiative, curiosity and mentoring

WHAT WILL YOU WORK ON

  • Successful candidate will be part of our global team
  • Collaborate with the product manager and build relationships across the business
  • Lead pilots and collaborate with other technology owners and build partnerships
  • Coach the engineering team to deliver best in class solutions
  • You will be working on delivering some of the key business objectives

Nike requires all applicants for this position to be vaccinated for COVID-19 as a condition of hire. As an equal opportunity employer, Nike will make accommodations to individuals who
cannot be vaccinated in accordance with applicable law.

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 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, veteran status, or disability.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees and job applicants. 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.

Client-provided location(s): San Jose, CA, USA
Job ID: nike-21272_R-46057
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Fertility Benefits
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • Snacks
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Sabbatical
    • Leave of Absence
    • Volunteer Time Off
    • Summer Fridays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Company Equity
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Veteran founded/led