The Commerce Edge Engineering team builds and operates scalable, cloud-native services that power global commerce experiences. You will partner with engineers, product managers, and platform teams to deliver reliable, high-performance backend systems.You will collaborate closely with senior engineers and cloud platform teams while contributing to the design, development, and operation of distributed services in AWS.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We are hiring a Software Engineer to contribute to backend and platform services supporting global commerce systems. This is an early-career role ideal for engineers who are passionate about building scalable systems and growing their expertise in cloud-native development. The ideal candidate brings a strong learning mindset, foundational backend engineering skills, and an interest in distributed systems and cloud platforms.
Key Qualification:- 2-5 years of software development experience (internships or academic projects acceptable)
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience
- Experience with at least one programming language (Scala, Python, Go, Java, etc.)
- Exposure to AWS cloud services and cloud-native development concepts (required)
- Understanding of software development fundamentals including testing, debugging, and version control
- Familiarity with distributed systems, APIs, or microservices architecture
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work collaboratively
Preferred Skills:- Polyglot programming experience (Scala, Akka/Pekko, Go, Python)
- Hands-on experience with AWS services
- Familiarity with containerization and DevOps practices (Docker, CI/CD pipelines)
- Exposure to event-driven or actor-based architectures
- Experience using modern developer tools such as GitHub Copilot or Cursor
WHAT YOU’LL WORK ONYou will contribute to the development and operation of scalable backend systems that enable global commerce capabilities. This includes building reliable services, supporting production systems, and improving platform performance and resiliency.
Your responsibilities include:- Design, develop, test, and support backend services
- Build and maintain cloud-native applications on AWS
- Collaborate with engineers and product partners to translate requirements into solutions
- Troubleshoot production issues to ensure reliability and performance
- Participate in code reviews, testing, and CI/CD practices
- Contribute to distributed systems and platform improvements
- Improve observability (logging, monitoring, alerting)
- Continuously learn and adopt new technologies
Skills Required
- 2-5 years of software development experience (internships or academic projects acceptable)
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience
- Experience with at least one programming language (Scala, Python, Go, Java, etc.)
- Exposure to AWS cloud services and cloud-native development concepts
- Understanding of software development fundamentals including testing, debugging, and version control
- Familiarity with distributed systems, APIs, or microservices architecture
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work collaboratively
- Polyglot programming experience (Scala, Akka/Pekko, Go, Python)
- Hands-on experience with AWS services
- Familiarity with containerization and DevOps practices (Docker, CI/CD pipelines)
- Exposure to event-driven or actor-based architectures
- Experience using modern developer tools such as GitHub Copilot or Cursor
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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