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Principal Software Engineer - Consumer Product & Innovation

AT NIKE, Inc.
NIKE, Inc.

Principal Software Engineer - Consumer Product & Innovation

Beaverton, OR

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We're looking for multiple Principal Engineers to solve complex software engineering problems supporting Nike's pursuit of delivering state of the art tools to our product developers and broader creation community. The candidate needs to be highly collaborative with peers, productive in a fast-paced development environment and have depth of native cloud software engineering experience.

WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON

If this is you, you'll be working on the Product Innovation team and be one of the primary technical leaders on one of Nike's emerging technology platforms. In a typical week, half of your time will be spent leading by example to design, develop, operate, and integrate Nike and partner platforms and applications. The other half will be leadership responsibilities to drive technical priorities, define engineering best practices, collaborate with peers, and help to translate business problems into technical solutions.

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You will be part of our Design Engineering team in the Consumer Products & Innovation org. In a typical week, half of your time will be spent leading by example to design, develop, operate, and integrate Nike and partner platforms and applications. The other half will be leadership responsibilities to drive technical priorities, define engineering best practices, collaborate with peers, and help to translate business problems into technical solutions.

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH

You will spend much of your time with Software Engineers in Design Engineering and adjacent teams. You will also partner closely with other Principal Engineers, Solution Architects, Engineering Directors, and Product Managers in both Product Innovation and other departments.

WHAT YOU BRING

  • Excellent computer science fundamentals, including algorithms and data structures
  • Bachelor Degree or a combination of relevant education, training and experience


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


  • Hands-on experience implementing and supporting modern software architectural principles and patterns (REST, domain-driven design, Devops, microservices, etc)


  • Hands on experience with distributed cloud systems (node.js, EC2, Lambda, DynamoDB, Elasticsearch, or Google Cloud/Azure equivalents)


  • Experience with front-end web application technolgies (javascript, CSS, html5, Vue, React/redux, etc.)


  • Experience with implementing and integrating AI, Machine Learning and related data solutions preferred.


  • Continuous deployment and automated testing experience


  • Excellent influencing, 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 with agile teams in a product model


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

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): Beaverton, OR, USA
Job ID: nike-21272_R-45007
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