About Nike

Nike, the global leader in athletic footwear, apparel, and equipment, is renowned for pushing the boundaries of innovation and performance. Headquartered in Beaverton, Oregon, Nike employs thousands of passionate professionals dedicated to empowering athletes worldwide. With iconic brands and a commitment to sports science, Nike continuously redefines what's possible in sport and technology. The Athlete Innovation team, based in the state-of-the-art LeBron James Innovation Center, bridges cutting-edge research with scalable consumer experiences, housing the Nike Sports Research Lab where breakthroughs in product design occur.

Role Overview

As a Software Engineer III on the CPI team in Beaverton, Oregon, you'll tackle complex engineering challenges to deliver science-backed innovations for Nike's products. Reporting to a senior engineering manager, you'll collaborate with product managers, business stakeholders, innovation leaders, designers, data scientists, and researchers. This full-time role demands depth in native cloud software engineering, enabling Nike's Innovation and Sports Science organizations to engage consumers at unprecedented scale. Join a diverse team that fosters career growth for engineers at all levels, from interns to senior contributors on stretch assignments.

Key Responsibilities

Your contributions will directly impact Nike's ability to translate lab insights into real-world products. Key responsibilities include:

• Helping evolve the engineering environment through modern practices and tools.
• Productively engaging with teammates, stakeholders, and cross-functional partners.
• Reviewing peers' technical designs, code, and tests with supportive feedback.
• Leveraging expertise to design full-stack applications prioritizing quality, security, reliability, availability, maintainability, and performance.
• Practicing DevOps to cultivate continuous testing, automated releases, and monitoring.
• Developing, monitoring, and supporting highly available microservices, Lambdas, and applications.

Qualifications & Requirements

Nike seeks proven engineers ready for high-impact work in a fast-paced environment. Required qualifications include:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of hands-on industry software development.
• 5+ years implementing modern architectures like REST, domain-driven design, and microservices.
• 5+ years with distributed cloud technologies such as Node.js, Lambda, DynamoDB, Elasticsearch, or equivalents on Google Cloud/Azure.
• Front-end proficiency in JavaScript, CSS, HTML5, Vue, React/Redux.
• Experience with continuous deployment, automated testing, and high-availability systems.
• Excellent verbal/written communication and relationship-building across teams.

Ideal candidates thrive in collaborative settings, solving complex problems with depth and agility.

Benefits & Perks

Nike offers an unmatched employee experience, including competitive salaries estimated at $165,000-$220,000 USD annually for this senior role, reflecting Retail/Tech sector rates with upside potential. Enjoy comprehensive health benefits, retirement plans, employee discounts on Nike products, and wellness programs. Work in the innovative LeBron James Innovation Center with access to world-class facilities. Nike prioritizes accessibility with accommodations like screen readers, sign language interpreters, and closed captioning throughout the interview process.

Career Growth

The Athlete Innovation team champions development, mentoring early-career engineers while offering senior pros challenging stretch assignments lasting months. Expect opportunities to grow through peer reviews, cross-functional partnerships, and evolving tech stacks. Nike's culture supports long-term careers, with paths to leadership in cloud engineering, product innovation, and sports tech.

Why Join Us

Be part of Nike's mission to bring innovation beyond the lab, engaging diverse participants for deeper product insights. Work on technology that scales athlete experiences, collaborating in a diverse, high-performing team. Located in Beaverton, Oregon, enjoy a vibrant tech hub with proximity to nature and urban amenities. Nike's commitment to inclusivity and excellence makes this Software Engineer III role a launchpad for impactful contributions to the future of sport.

Role FAQs

What tech stack will I use?

Expect Node.js, Lambda, DynamoDB, Elasticsearch, REST/microservices, and front-end tools like React/Redux or Vue.

Is relocation support available?

Nike offers competitive packages; check the application for specifics.

How does Nike support work-life balance?

Flexible practices, wellness resources, and a collaborative culture promote sustainability in a fast-paced setting.

What makes this team unique?

Integration with Nike Sports Research Lab and LeBron James Innovation Center for real-world sports science impact.

This role represents a prime opportunity for seasoned engineers to advance Nike's technological edge. Apply today to shape the future of athletic innovation.