Skip to main content
Careers
Careers

Select a Language

Become a Part of the NIKE, Inc. Team

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, Inc. it’s about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game.

WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH

You’ll join Nike’s Global Technology organization as part of the Digital Employee Experience engineering team, embedded in the Communications Technology squad. This team builds next-generation AI-driven tools that transform internal workflows. You’ll report to the Engineering Manager and collaborate closely with product managers, principal engineers, and cross-functional squads to deliver scalable, secure, and innovative solutions.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Nike is seeking a Senior Software Engineer who thrives at the intersection of innovation and execution. You are passionate about building clean, scalable solutions, comfortable working across the stack, and eager to leverage modern technologies to solve complex business challenges. You’ll help shape the future of Nike’s digital employee experience by creating AI-powered tools and cloud-native applications.

Requirements:

  • Experience developing backend services and REST APIs in Python

    Proven expertise with AWS services (Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, Aurora RDS, S3, SNS/SQS)

  • Strong front-end development skills using React and modern JavaScript/TypeScript framework
  • Solid SQL knowledge and experience with Snowflake, Databricks, and relational databases
  • Proficiency in containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, AWS SAM)

Nice-to-have:
  • Exposure to Generative AI and LLM-based applications
  • Familiarity with SailPoint IdentityIQ API and MSGraph API
  • Experience with MLOps and deploying ML models in production
  • Knowledge of ETL tools such as Apache Airflow

WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON

You’ll design and build Nike’s internal communications systems, including an enterprise AI assistant that streamlines workflows and delivers personalized support through natural language interaction. Your work will focus on scalability, security, and seamless integration across Nike platforms.

In this role, you will:
  • Design and implement REST APIs in Python using FastAPI
  • Build and maintain cloud-native applications on AWS
  • Develop scalable web applications using React, HTML, and CSS
  • Optimize data pipelines and services using Databricks, Snowflake, and PostgreSQL
  • Implement Infrastructure as Code and CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins)
  • Collaborate with data scientists, ML engineers, and platform teams
  • Participate in architectural design sessions and document API specifications

NIKE, Inc. is a growth company that looks for team members to grow with it. Nike offers a generous total rewards package, casual work environment, a diverse and inclusive culture, and an electric atmosphere for professional development. No matter the location, or the role, every Nike employee shares one galvanizing mission: To bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete* in the world.

NIKE, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.

Apply Now
What You Can Expect

OUR HIRING GAME PLAN

01 Apply

Our teams are made up of diverse skillsets, knowledge bases, inputs, ideas and backgrounds. We want you to find your fit – review job descriptions, departments and teams to discover the role for you.

02 Meet a Recruiter or Take an Assessment

If selected for a corporate role, a recruiter will reach out to start your interview process and be your main contact throughout the process. For retail roles, you’ll complete an interactive assessment that includes a chat and quizzes and takes about 10-20 minutes to complete.  No matter the role, we want to learn about you – the whole you – so don’t shy away from how you approach world-class service and what makes you unique.

03 Interview

Go into this stage confident by doing your research, understanding what we are looking for and being prepared for questions that are set up to learn more about you, and your background.

Two people smiling and embracing in an outdoor setting