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 be part of the Foundational Platform Engineering team, a key group driving technology modernization across Nike Global Technology. The team collaborates with multiple business and platform teams to create scalable, secure, and innovative solutions that enable Nike’s digital transformation journey.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We are looking for a full-stack software engineer with strong backend capabilities and working knowledge of frontend technologies. The ideal candidate is comfortable building and enhancing services in Java, Node.js, AWS, and modern front-end frameworks, while learning to integrate emerging technologies that improve speed, scalability, and intelligence.
You are eager to work on migrating legacy systems, building cloud-native solutions, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. This role is well-suited for engineers who want to deepen their technical expertise, contribute to modernization initiatives, and grow their impact in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
Key Skills & Qualifications :
2-5 years of software engineering experience
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
Familiarity with event-driven systems, serverless-first concepts, and basic data streaming
Interest in AI/ML integration and emerging tech trends
Strong backend skills:
Java and microservices architecture
API-first design (REST/GraphQL)
AWS services (Lambda, ECS/EKS, DynamoDB, S3)
CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
Frontend exposure:
Node.js and one modern frontend framework (React, Angular, or Vue)
Building user-facing interfaces for tools and platform applications
WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON
You will help design, develop, and modernize core Nike platforms by replacing legacy systems with scalable, cloud-native solutions. You’ll collaborate with senior engineers, product teams, and platform partners to deliver high-quality technology that accelerates Nike’s transformation.
Build and enhance backend services and APIs for modernization initiatives
Contribute to frontend development using Node.js and modern frameworks where needed
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver new features and migrate legacy components
Participate in code reviews, testing, and continuous integration processes
Ensure adherence to best practices in code quality, security, and scalability
Learn and apply emerging technologies to support Nike’s future-ready vision
Traits for Success:
Curiosity to learn and grow in modern cloud and full-stack technologies
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Adaptability in a dynamic, fast-moving environment
Passion for contributing to impactful technology modernization efforts
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.
