Senior Software Engineer III, AIML/GenAI Enablement

Open to remote work except in South Dakota, Vermont and West Virginia. The annual base salary for this position ranges from $107,700.00 in our lowest geographic market to $212,600.00 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 ( . Senior Software Engineer - GenAI and AIML Engineering [35, Software EngineerIII] WHO YOU'LL WORK WITH At Nike, we harness the power of data and technology to serve athletes* worldwide. The Data, Analytics, and Intelligence (DAI) team is at the forefront of this mission-building scalable, secure, and intelligent platforms that enable data-driven decision-making and personalized experiences across the Nike ecosystem. WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR We seek an experienced software engineer passionate about designing and delivering robust, scalable AI/ML solutions that accelerate insights at enterprise scale. You thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and have a proven track record of building high-quality software. WHAT YOU'LL WORK ON As a Senior Engineer, you will:  Design, develop, and maintain scalable AI services powering Nike's data platforms.  Build SDKs, APIs, and microservices to support enterprise-wide applications.  Develop agentic workflows and AI/LLM-powered enterprise applications.  Collaborate with product managers and cross-functional engineering teams to deliver impactful solutions.  Implement best practices in software development, data governance, and platform observability.  Participate in code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and mentor junior engineers. Required Skills & Experience  Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training.  5+ years of professional software development experience.  Strong programming skills in Python (additional languages a plus).  Hands-on experience with AWS Cloud Platform and large-scale application development on cloud platforms.  Knowledge and experience in agentic workflows, AI/LLM-powered enterprise applications, and interoperability standards such as A2A and MCP protocol.  Knowledge and experience in operationalizing LLMs, including evaluation pipelines (automated and human-in-the-loop), guardrails for safety and compliance, and continuous improvement strategies for model performance.  Familiarity with LLM tooling and frameworks such as LangChain, Guardrails AI, OpenAI Evals, or similar for monitoring, observability, and governance.  Proficiency in object-oriented, multi-tier architectures within complex environments.  Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) and GitOps workflows.  Familiarity with containerization (Docker), CI/CD pipelines, and dependency management tools (e.g., Poetry, uv).  Experience working in Agile development environments and mentoring junior engineers.  Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with a focus on delivering well-tested, well-documented code.  Ability to communicate technical concepts in business terms, translating insights into actionable recommendations. Preferred Qualifications  Experience working on Databricks platform  Knowledge of Atomic Design principles for scalable component organization.  Experience in Test-Driven Development (TDD) or willingness to adopt TDD practices.  Familiarity with instrumentation and monitoring tools (e.g., New Relic, Splunk).  Understanding of API documentation standards (OpenAPI/Swagger).  Knowledge of enterprise authentication/authorization protocols (OAuth, OIDC, Okta, or similar SSO platforms). 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 ( . 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, protected veteran status, or disability. NIKE is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please call +1 503-671-4156 and let us know the nature of your request, your location and your contact information.