WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We are looking for a Software Engineer to design and implement core components of our data science services and platform and scale it to serve Nike globally. The focus of this engineer will be at the intersection of computer systems and machine learning. You will also work collaboratively with the data science and analytics teams to ship scalable, performant and reliable solutions.
WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON
As a Software Engineer in AI/ML Platforms, you will be part of a fast-paced engineering team developing services and platform that drive AI/ML at Nike. AI/ML is used in Nike to accelerate its digital transformation and real-time data-based decision-making capabilities. The focus is to leverage AI/ML technology to improve the user experience by using personalization, recommendation, smart search, digital demand sensing and scheduling techniques. These enhancements will be used to power consumer experiences on nike.com, Nike App, Nike SNKRS App as well as product innovation, supply chain, and logistics.
This Software Engineer will develop and/or implement services and paved-path solutions to enable data scientists and ML engineers at Nike. These services will enable and accelerate model training, model serving and model management. Additionally, they will evaluate new AI/ML platform services and capabilities for possible long-term approaches, and work with the user community to anticipate services and platform needs required to support algorithm development, model training, model management, data engineering and model serving. Lastly, they will advance and improve development practices with the engineering team through participation in architecture, technical design and code reviews
WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH
You'll be working with Data Scientists, ML Engineers and Product teams to identify and deliver platform capabilities to accelerate and streamline the delivery and maintenance of ML use cases. Additionally, you’ll work with teams integrating ML capabilities into Nike experiences and business applications. This position reports to the Director of AI/ML Tech Platforms.
WHAT YOU BRING
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Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or similar field or relevant professional experience, education, and training.
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Strong Computer Science fundamentals
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2+ years professional software development experience
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Programming experience with at least one modern language such as Java, Python, Golang
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Experience with Infrastructure as Code / DevOps practices and technologies like Terraform
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Experience with Cloud services (e.g. AWS Cloud EC2, S3, DynamoDB, Azure Cloud, etc.)
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Experience developing and using microservices
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Excellent written and oral communication skills on both technical and non-technical topics
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees and job applicants. We offer a number of accommodations to complete our interview process including screen readers, sign language interpreters, accessible and single location for in-person interviews, closed captioning, and other reasonable modifications as needed. If you discover, as you navigate our application process, that you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please complete the Candidate Accommodation Request Form.
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.
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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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