SPEED & SPIRIT is what we look for in our candidates, defined by some simple values that inspire us to BE DRIVEN in our performance, BE VIBRANT in our sporting legacy, BE TOGETHER in our team spirit, and to let our individual talent and experience shine. Applying for a job at PUMA is easy. Simply click APPLY ONLINE and follow the steps to upload your application. YOUR MISSION About the Role The Director of Engineering – Core Commerce Platform owns the technology foundation that powers every commercial transaction in our DTC ecosystem, with direct product technology accountability for a portfolio of mission-critical commerce capabilities. This is a platform-first, API-first engineering leadership role. You will architect and deliver a composable commerce foundation built on best-in-class packaged solutions and open-source technologies, ensuring every capability is pluggable, scalable, and reusable across channels - embedding intelligent automation, agentic workflows, and AI-driven decision-making into the commerce engine itself. Scope of Ownership Basket & Checkout - cart management, checkout orchestration, address, tax, and shipping services Payments - payment gateway integrations, payment method management, fraud signals, refunds, and reconciliation Cross-Channel Inventory Availability - a centralized availability layer acting as the single source of truth across channels, governed by real-time ATP calculation and network/channel segmentation Omnichannel Order Management System (OMS) - order lifecycle, inventory allocation, split fulfilment, returns and exchanges Post-Order - fulfilment tracking, consumer notifications, returns portal, and post-purchase experience Social & Agentic Commerce - conversational commerce, social checkout integrations, AI agents for purchase assistance and order management Key
Responsibilities
API-First & Composable Commerce Architecture Define and execute a composable, API-first commerce architecture, ensuring every capability is exposed as a clean, versioned, well-documented API consumable by any channel (web, mobile, voice, agentic) Own the composable commerce reference architecture for DTC: MACH-aligned (Microservices, API-first, Cloud-native, Headless) services integrating with SFCC, Fluent Commerce, and APIGEE Design for pluggability so payment providers, fulfilment partners, and loyalty engines can be swapped or extended with minimal coupling Lead API governance - versioning strategy, deprecation policy, and contract testing Technology Vision & Product Roadmap Delivery Own the technology strategy and engineering roadmap for the Core Commerce Platform, delivered in partnership with the product organization Balance investment between packaged solution capabilities (SFCC, Fluent Commerce) and custom open-source components through principled build/configure/extend/buy decisions Packaged Solutions & Open-Source Engineering Lead Salesforce Commerce Cloud (SFCC) platform engineering for commerce services Own OMS configuration, customization, and integration - order routing rules, inventory network design, and SLA management Lead payments engineering - integration with payment gateways (e.g. Adyen, Razorpay), tokenization, alternative payment methods, and reconciliation Scalability, Reliability & Governance Own SLAs, SLOs, and SLIs for all Core Commerce Platform services, ensuring 99.99%+ availability for checkout and payments during peak commerce events Lead capacity planning, load testing, chaos engineering, and disaster recovery for commerce-critical services Establish security standards for PCI-DSS compliance in payments, data encryption, and consumer PII protection Set engineering standards and governance across the organization's codebases and third-party integrations YOUR TALENT Key
Requirements
— Required 15+ years of engineering experience, with 5+ years leading platform or commerce engineering organizations with direct product delivery accountability Deep expertise in composable commerce architecture - microservices, event-driven systems, API-first design, and MACH principles Deep architectural and implementation experience with Order Management Systems — ideally Fluent Commerce, or a strong equivalent (Salesforce OMS, IBM Sterling, Kibo)
Experience
with Salesforce Commerce Cloud (SFCC) platform engineering for commerce services
Experience
with enterprise integrations, API management, and event-driven architectures, including API lifecycle management and distributed messaging platforms Payments domain expertise - gateway integrations, PCI-DSS compliance, 3DS2, tokenization, and alternative payment methods Deep experience with Java/Spring Boot and distributed systems, building and scaling large-scale commerce services
Experience
with data-intensive systems, distributed data architecture, and SQL/NoSQL technologies Track record of managing high-availability commerce systems through peak trading events (e.g. Black Friday, sale events)
Experience
with observability, reliability engineering, and performance optimization, and adopting AI-assisted engineering practices across the development lifecycle Key
Requirements
— Nice to Have
Experience
with Order Orchestration, Inventory, Fulfilment, Returns & Exchanges, or Loyalty domains
Experience
with Social Commerce integrations (Instagram, WhatsApp, TikTok) and/or conversational/agentic commerce implementations What We Expect from Our Directors PUMA's Directors of Engineering are enterprise leaders who shape strategy, build engineering capability, and create the conditions for teams to deliver at speed and scale. We look for leaders who: Translate business goals into clear, executable technology strategy and roadmaps, and adapt confidently as priorities evolve Take ownership of outcomes, set high standards for quality and reliability, and build a culture of accountability Build, develop, and retain high-performing, inclusive teams, and create space for learning, growth, and recognition Build strong partnerships across Product, Design, Data, Marketing, and Business teams, and communicate clearly across all levels of the organization Champion AI-native ways of working and a culture of experimentation, while maintaining a disciplined approach to delivery Connect technology decisions to consumer experience and commercial impact PUMA provides equal opportunities for all job applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or disability. Equality for all is one of the core principles at PUMA and we do not tolerate any form of harassment or discrimination. At PUMA, every application is reviewed by real people who are committed to fairness, transparency, and equal opportunity - no matter your background, identity, or experience.To ensure our process stays true to these values, no automated systems or AI tools are used to make hiring decisions. Every decision is made by real people -with real judgment and accountability. We may use functions supported by Artificial Intelligence (AI) to carry out isolated organizational steps, such as scheduling interviews. These functions have no influence on decisions in the application process. We believe in creating spaces where everyone is welcome, celebrated, and empowered to contribute authentically. Because at PUMA, whoever wants to play, can play. PUMA is a global sports brand creating footwear, apparel, and accessories that inspire athletes and everyday movers. The PUMA Group owns PUMA, Cobra Golf, and stichd, operates in 120+ countries, and has around 22,000 employees worldwide. At PUMA, we are in constant pursuit of faster. That extends beyond our support of the fastest athletes in the world. We also work to be fast in how we adapt to and connect with the constantly changing world around us. Through innovative design, iconic footwear and apparel, and authentic partnerships, we aim to always push what’s next in both sport and culture. PUMA supports over 21,000 employees across 120+ countries. The PUMA Group owns the brand PUMA, Cobra Golf and stichd, and is headquartered in Herzogenaurach, Germany.