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 will lead the strategy and development of Nike's world-class assets platform while building and growing engineering excellence.

The position involves leading geographically distributed engineering teams building cloud-based solutions for asset storage, management, digital transformations, and automation using GenAI. Key responsibilities include shaping roadmaps, evangelizing technical direction, mentoring engineers, influencing cross-functional teams, and delivering business value.

The ideal candidate will have 12+ years of technology experience, including 6+ years of leadership experience, with deep expertise in software architecture, agile development, and building scalable platforms using microservice architecture. Experience with modern UI frameworks, cloud services (AWS), DevOps, and AI/ML integration is required.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead strategy and value delivery of Nike Marketing Assets Platform
• Grow and develop team competencies while fostering innovation
• Partner with senior leadership on strategic vision
• Transform strategies into actionable plans and goals
• Manage organizational budget and vendor relationships
• Drive architecture and engineering excellence
• Build scalable solutions using modern technologies

The role offers opportunities to:

• Shape the future of Nike's global asset management platform
• Lead talented engineering teams across multiple locations
• Work directly with Nike Marketing and Brand teams
• Drive innovation in content management and delivery
• Build solutions at Nike's global scale

This is an excellent opportunity for a technical leader who enjoys collaborative environments, mentoring others, and delivering impactful solutions for a world-class brand.