Lead Software EngineerRemote

Title: Lead Software Engineer

Location: Remote, US

Duration: 5 month contract

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.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Assess well-defined business problems and lead the development of technical solutions that align with business needs and architectural standards.
• Manage small- to moderate-sized solutions or play a key role on larger teams, typically working within two to three sprints.
• Provide direction to team members and/or vendors, ensuring project success and alignment with technical goals.
• Advise product owners on technology-related business challenges, formulate options with risk assessments, and collaborate to determine the best solutions.

WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON

• Lead the technical path forward for one of our teams in the supply chain space within AI/ML.
• Collaborate seamlessly with data scientists and engineers to integrate machine learning models into production environments.
• Push for higher code quality and maintain robust coding standards across the team.
• Build and optimize software systems that enhance supply chain operations using AI and ML technologies.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING

• A bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years of directly relevant work experience.
• Expertise in software development with a preference for familiarity in the ML space.
• Strong leadership skills to guide technical projects and team collaboration.
• The ability to evaluate technical options, assess risks, and deliver solutions that meet business objectives.