At Nike, we harness the power of data and technology to serve athletes* worldwide. The Data, Analytics, and Intelligence (DAI) team is at the forefront of this mission—building scalable, secure, and intelligent platforms that enable data-driven decision-making and personalized experiences across the Nike ecosystem.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FORWe are looking for candidates who enjoy a collaborative and academic environment where we develop and share new skills, mentor, and contribute knowledge and software back to the analytics and engineering communities both within Nike and at-large.
We value and nurture our culture by seeking to always be collaborative, intellectually curious, fun, open, and diverse.
Undergraduate degree in Computer Science, or equivalent experience
1+ years of professional software engineering experience
Strong problem solving and analytical mindset
Ability to write robust, maintainable, and extendable code in Python
Nice to have familiarity with front-end languages (HTML, CSS, JavaScript or TypeScript) and UI frameworks such as React or rapid-prototyping tools such as Streamlit
Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) and GitOps workflows
Experience with cloud architecture and technologies, in particular Amazon Web Services and large-scale application development on cloud platforms
Experience and familiarity with containerization (Docker), CI/CD pipelines, industry instrumentation standards (OTEL) and tools (e.g., Splunk) and dependency management tools (e.g., uv)
Familiarity with agile development and test-driven development
Understanding of data structures, data modeling and software architecture
Familiarity with enterprise authentication/authorization protocols (OAuth, OIDC, Okta, or similar SSO platforms).
Effective verbal and written communication skills (with team members, the business, and in code).
We seek passionate Software Engineers to join our team. As a Software Engineer, you will be designing and delivering robust, scalable AI/ML solutions that accelerate insights at enterprise scale. You should have experience in Python and nice to have some familiarity with front end technologies and building user-facing applications; a strong background in algorithms and data structures; hands-on AWS experience; as well as familiarity in database technology (e.g. Postgres, Redis).
As a Software Engineer, you will:
Design, develop, and maintain scalable AI services powering Nike’s data platforms.
Build SDKs, APIs, and microservices to support enterprise-wide applications.
Develop agentic workflows and AI/LLM-powered enterprise applications.
Build user-facing applications and internal tools using modern UI frameworks (e.g., React, Streamlit) to surface AI/ML capabilities to end users.
Collaborate with product managers and cross-functional engineering teams to deliver impactful solutions.
Implement best practices in software development, data governance, and platform observability.
Participate in code reviews, provide constructive feedback as well as incorporate feedback given.
Skills Required
- Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience
- 1+ years of professional software engineering experience
- Strong problem-solving and analytical mindset
- Ability to write robust, maintainable, and extendable code in Python
- Familiarity with front-end languages (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, TypeScript) and UI frameworks such as React or Streamlit
- Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) and GitOps workflows
- Experience with cloud architecture and technologies, particularly Amazon Web Services (AWS)
- Experience and familiarity with containerization (Docker), CI/CD pipelines
- Familiarity with industry instrumentation standards (OpenTelemetry/OTEL) and tools such as Splunk
- Familiarity with dependency management tools (e.g., uv)
- Familiarity with agile development and test-driven development (TDD)
- Understanding of data structures, data modeling, and software architecture
- Familiarity with database technologies (e.g., Postgres, Redis)
- Familiarity with enterprise authentication/authorization protocols (OAuth, OIDC, Okta or similar)
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
Nike Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Nike and has not been reviewed or approved by Nike.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with a company match is complemented by options such as a Mega Backdoor Roth and deferred compensation for eligible earners. Financial coaching and structured savings programs support long-term financial security.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — An Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a stock discount sits alongside broad-based equity vehicles like RSUs and non-qualified stock options. These avenues expand wealth-building opportunities beyond base pay.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave includes maternity and paternity time, recently expanded in the U.S. to 16 weeks and extended to part-time retail teammates. Additional supports include childcare assistance at select locations and family-building benefits such as fertility, surrogacy, and adoption.
Nike Insights
What We Do
At NIKE, Inc., we innovate to serve athletes*. Every teammate - from coder to creator - plays a role in making these athletes’ dreams real. Our tech, data, and digital teams push limits every day, building the future of sport and the tools that drive it. Here, curiosity is fuel. Innovation is the game plan. Different perspectives keep us on the offense. You’ll solve challenges worth tackling, grow fast and belong to a team that backs you to do the right thing. Bring your drive. Bring your bold. Let’s move the world, together. Take your first step at nike.com/careers * If you have a body, you’re an athlete.
Why Work With Us
At NIKE, Inc., your dedication fuels the future of sport. There is a sense of pride that comes from representing an iconic brand and shaping its future. Here, we treat every day as a new opportunity to push boundaries, ask tough questions and share whole-hearted convictions. We are a team – united by the belief that anything is possible.
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