Become a Part of the NIKE, Inc. Team
NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world’s best athletes. It’s a place where passionate individuals come together to create the future of sport. We are unapologetic about who we are and what we’re after—bringing innovation and inspiration to every athlete* in the world. We look for athletes who can push boundaries, elevate our potential and continue leading us to greatness. The next tastemakers, playmakers, risk takers and glue players. Are you game?
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.
- 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
- 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
You 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.
- 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
NIKE, Inc. is a growth company that looks for team members to grow with it. Nike offers a generous total rewards package, casual work environment, a diverse and inclusive culture, and an electric atmosphere for professional development. No matter the location, or the role, every Nike employee shares one galvanizing mission: To bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete* in the world.
NIKE, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.
