US retailer DICK’S Sporting Goods is establishing a technology and innovation centre in Bengaluru, with plans for the facility to grow to around 400 employees by 2029.
The centre is expected to strengthen the company’s technology capabilities, with work spanning artificial intelligence, data architecture and sports performance technology. The development adds another major global capability centre (GCC) to Karnataka’s engineering ecosystem.
01. What the Bengaluru Tech Centre Will Focus On
The innovation facility will support proprietary technology platforms across DICK’S Sporting Goods and its brand portfolio, including Foot Locker and GameChanger. Core engineering domains include:
- AI Engineering: Designing agentic retail workflows and automated customer discovery systems.
- Data Platforms: Enterprise analytics, inventory demand forecasting, and supply chain telemetry.
- Product Cybersecurity: Cloud infrastructure governance and consumer platform protection.
- Digital Retail Experiences: Mobile athlete apps and omnichannel sports technology.
The centre is set to commence with a seed engineering squad and scale progressively over the coming years. The reported target is approximately 400 employees by 2029; this represents a multi-year hiring roadmap rather than immediately open requisitions.
02. Why Multinational Retailers Choose Bengaluru
Bengaluru hosts India’s densest concentration of senior software architects, machine learning researchers, and cloud specialists, supported by an established ecosystem of over 500 Global Capability Centres. For international omnichannel retailers, tech teams in Karnataka offer full product ownership rather than outsourced testing, driving digital commerce, customer analytics, and real-time ERP infrastructure.
03. Impact on Tech Hiring & Engineering Roles
The planned expansion will create career paths across software engineering, machine learning, data engineering, platform security, and technical product management. Job seekers should monitor official company channels for certified vacancies, interview schedules, and job requirements.
04. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Where is the new DICK’S Sporting Goods technology centre located?
The new technology and innovation capability centre is established in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
How many jobs will the Bengaluru technology centre create?
The company plans to build an engineering workforce of approximately 400 technology professionals by 2029.
Which brands will the Bengaluru technology team support?
The facility will build technology solutions for DICK’S Sporting Goods and its subsidiary brands, including Foot Locker and youth sports app GameChanger.
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06. Sources
- The Times of India — DICK’S Sporting Goods sets up Bengaluru GCC, eyes 400 technology jobs, November 2026.
- Yahoo Finance — DICK’S Sporting Goods Bengaluru AI hub plans, November 2026.
NewsY Fact-Check Note: Hiring numbers and timelines reflect published corporate disclosures and media reports. The 400-job figure represents a targeted headcount by 2029, not current immediate openings.
