Distinguished Software Engineer (Remote Work Option)

Nike

3.7

(41)

Beaverton, OR (Remote)

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    Position summary

    WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

    We are seeking a highly accomplished Distinguished Engineer to lead and inspire our engineering & architecture teams responsible for developing and maintaining our foundational privacy, governance & data platforms and delivering great integrated solutions for our users. As a key member of our technology leadership team, you will oversee the design, architecture, and implementation of critical Data & Ai Governance capabilities & platforms, including relational and non-relational databases, streaming platforms, analytical data lakehouse, business intelligence tools, AI/ML and GenAIplatforms. Your expertise will be instrumental in driving innovation and ensuring the scalability, reliability, and performance of our data ecosystem.

    WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON

    • Technical Leadership: Provide strategic direction and technical guidance to engineering teams Data & Ai Governance And Enablement teams.

    • Architecture: Design and evolve the overall architecture of our foundational data & governance solutions, ensuring they align with business objectives and meet the evolving needs of our organization.

    • Innovation: Foster a culture of innovation and experimentation, driving the adoption of emerging technologies and best practices in data & governance engineering.

    • Team Development: Mentor engineering talent, building high-performing teams and fostering a collaborative work environment.

    • Collaboration: Partner with product management, data science, and other stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.

    • Problem Solving: Identify and resolve complex technical challenges related to data security, governance, performance, scalability, and reliability.

    • Industry Trends: Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies in the transactional and analytical data engineering space.

    • Hands-on coding: Actively participating in design, development and debugging activities, demonstrating deep understanding of data engineering principles and practices.

    WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH

    This role reports to the Head of Data & Ai Governance and Enablement and will work closely with Enterprise D&Ai, Enterprise Architecture & Platforms, the Distinguished Engineering Community, and key partners across Domain engineering, Security, Ops and Geos.

    WHAT YOU BRING

    • Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field plus 7 years of experience or equivalent combination of education, experience or training.

    • Proven track record as a Distinguished Engineer or equivalent role in a technology-driven organization.

    • Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence, mentorand inspire teams.

    • Strong ability to navigate a complex technology landscape objectively and diplomatically.

    • Deep expertise in foundational data goveranance software solutions, datataplatforms, including relational and non-relational databases, streaming platforms, data lakehouses, AIML/GenAI platforms and business intelligence tools.

    • Deep understanding of privacy and data architecture for transactional and analytical solutions.

    • Understanding of AI/ML technologies and their application to data-driven solutions.

    • Proven ability to drive innovation and solve complex technical challenges.

    • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

    • Hands-on experience with data engineering tools and technologies.

    • Active involvement in the open-source community and a history of contributing to relevant projects and/or experience in publishing technical articles.

    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.

    Why you should apply for a job to Nike:

  • 60% say women are treated fairly and equally to men
  • 56% say the CEO supports gender diversity
  • Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members.