Senior Software Engineer - AI Developer Tooling & Enablement

Title: Senior Software Engineer – AI Developer Tooling & Enablement Location: Beaverton, OR Duration: 1 Year contract

WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON

Role Overview We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer for Nike’s AI Developer Tooling & Enablement platform. This is a senior individual‑contributor role that combines deep hands‑on engineering with platform stewardship and enterprise‑scale governance across GitHub, Cursor, Claude, and emerging AI development tools. You will own key technical outcomes for AI‑powered developer tooling used by thousands of engineers globally , partnering closely with Product, Security, Legal, Finance, and Vendor Management to deliver solutions that are secure, scalable, and supportable. Key Responsibilities Technical Leadership & Platform Stewardship Serve as a senior engineer and technical steward for the AI Dev Tooling & Enablement capability, providing administration and durable technical direction for GitHub, Cursor, and Claude . Establish and evolve technical standards, patterns, and best practices for AI developer tooling at enterprise scale. AI Dev Tooling & Enablement Initiatives Drive multiple proof‑of‑concept and incubation efforts central to Nike’s AI development strategy, including: Background agents running on self‑hosted runners Claude Code evaluation and comparative analysis “Bring Your Own Model” (BYOM) enablement pathways Design and implement SCIM‑based integrations (e.g., for Cursor) to support automated team management, access control, and accurate cost allocation and chargeback. Translate experimental AI capabilities into secure, supportable, production‑ready platforms . GitHub & AI Tooling Platform Ownership Own and execute key GitHub and Cursor initiatives, including GitHub Copilot and adjacent AI dev tooling (e.g., MCP servers and system integrations), in alignment with enterprise governance and platform standards. Provide end‑to‑end product support and operational ownership for developer tooling used by thousands of engineers. Partner directly with vendors such as GitHub, Anysphere and Anthropic to drive Nike requirements, roadmap alignment, and issue resolution. Evaluate new vendor features in Preview/Beta to determine enterprise applicability and value. Coordinate and support annual SOX and security compliance audits , and design automation for: License management and reclamation Policy enforcement and reporting Maintain and evolve a Selenium‑based automation suite required to bridge gaps where vendor APIs are insufficient. Serve as a key contributor to open‑source initiatives , configurations, and inner‑source tooling. Consult with internal teams on advanced topics such as authentication patterns using GitHub Apps . Software Development & Engineering Contributions Design and implement Backstage plugins powering Nike’s developer portal, including: AI Tools portal GitHub insights and workflows An upcoming administrative control panel Contribute as a hands‑on engineer and technical reviewer to other NDX platform capabilities such as Managed CI/CD, Jeter, and QMA. Build dashboards and tooling to improve visibility into Cursor usage, cost trends, and optimization opportunities . Balance platform‑level architecture with direct code contributions in TypeScript, backend services, automation frameworks, and infrastructure tooling. AI Dev Tools Governance & Risk Management Act as a core member of the AI Dev Tools Feature Review Committee , helping evaluate, approve, and operationalize AI tools for enterprise use. Help shape and operationalize the MCP Server approval lifecycle , from proposal through review and production readiness. Ensure all AI tooling aligns with Nike’s security, compliance, and responsible‑AI standards . Cross‑Functional Collaboration & Influence Operate at the center of Nike’s development ecosystem, partnering closely with: Inner‑source contributors across other foundational Platform teams Security, Legal, CIS, and Platform Engineering Internal engineering customers across domains Provide enterprise‑level guidance on: Source control and GitHub best practices CI/CD patterns and platform usage SDLC improvements and developer experience optimization

WHAT YOU BRING

Qualifications Required 8+ years of professional software engineering experience, with demonstrated senior‑level technical leadership through architecture, delivery, and cross‑team influence. Deep expertise in GitHub administration, governance, and automation at enterprise scale. Strong background in platform engineering and developer experience tooling . Hands‑on experience with AI‑assisted development tools and emerging AI platforms. Proven ability to design and maintain automation frameworks where vendor APIs are limited. Excellent cross‑functional communication skills, including the ability to translate technical and financial concepts for senior stakeholders. Preferred Experience with Backstage , internal developer portals, and platform extensibility. Familiarity with SCIM, identity management, and enterprise access controls . Exposure to open‑source contribution models and inner‑source practices. Business or financial education (e.g., MBA) or equivalent experience supporting vendor and cost management. #J-18808-Ljbffr Nike