Become a Part of the NIKE, Inc. Team
NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world’s best athletes. It’s a place where passionate individuals come together to create the future of sport. We are unapologetic about who we are and what we’re after—bringing innovation and inspiration to every athlete* in the world. We look for athletes who can push boundaries, elevate our potential and continue leading us to greatness. The next tastemakers, playmakers, risk takers and glue players. Are you game?
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We are looking for an early-career Software Engineer who is eager to learn, contribute, and grow within Nike’s HR Technology (ITC) organization. As a Software Engineer I, you will support the design, development, configuration, and maintenance of HR Talent Acquisition systems, including Workday Recruiting and related platforms. In this role, you will use your foundational technical skills while contributing to agile team deliverables. You will operate independently with guidance and direction, applying standard engineering practices to deliver high-quality solutions that support global hiring and talent experiences.
- Design, configure, and test software components and solutions within sprint scope
- Support enhancements, bug fixes, and small features for Talent Acquisition systems (e.g., Workday Recruiting)
- Participate in config reviews and incorporate feedback
- Assist with integrations, reporting, and workflows supporting candidate and
recruiter experiences
- Contribute to continuous improvements in hiring processes and tools
- Assist in production support and issue resolution
- Release documentation and process rigor
- Collaborate with Agile team members on planning and implementation (Including
Quarterly Planning, Stand ups, backlog grooming, sprint planning, etc)
- Communicate progress and document work clearly
- Build knowledge of HR Technology and Talent Acquisition processes
- Develop technical and problem-solving skills with guidance
WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH
- Agile engineering team members including Product and Process Owners
- Senior Software Engineers, Leads, and Engineering Managers
- Global teammates supporting enterprise HR platforms
WHAT YOU WILL BRING
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- Foundational programming or system configuration knowledge
- Exposure to HR systems process and/or Talent Acquisition tools (e.g., Workday
Recruiting) preferred
- Internship, coursework, or project experience in software development or system
configuration
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Willingness to learn and grow in a collaborative environment
ROLE CHARACTERISTICS
- Works under supervision using standard processes
- Contributes in a support capacity to team deliverables
- Solutions follow established guidelines and patterns
- Receives frequent feedback and review
- Focused on skill development, learning, and building domain knowledge
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.
