Great company for designers, not quite yet for researchers - R&D Engineer II NIKE Employee Review

4.0
Sep 20, 2016
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Pros

Good, casual work environment. Lots of brilliant people and solid business. There is a lot of positive energy around new ideas and a lot of autonomy to try new ideas and bring ideas to creation. Once an idea is validated, there is a strong team to commercialize and scale up almost anything. Definitely takes care of employees and creates a family feel.

Cons

Very clique-ish, in the sense where it is very important to know the right people in order to maintain an upward career trajectory. At the time I was there, there wasn't a lot of career advancement opportunities available for engineers/researchers other than into management. Also, there is a fair amount of corporate culture brainwashing (not necessarily a bad thing, especially given the positive corporate culture of Nike) that sometimes makes it difficult to have critical conversations with middle management.

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5.0
Jul 1, 2026
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Pros

Nike in general was a great company to work for. Great work life balance, great teammates, solid pay. Employee discount was awesome perk.

Cons

There was constant reorg and it hurt team morale.

2.0
Jun 21, 2026
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Pros

Working at Nike was a great experience overall. The company culture is energetic, inclusive, and team-oriented. Management encourages employees to embody the Nike brand and provides opportunities for growth within retail and corporate roles. Employee discounts are excellent and make it easy to enjoy the products you sell. The work environment is fast-paced, especially during launches and holiday seasons, which keeps the job engaging. I also appreciated working alongside passionate teammates who genuinely cared about customer service and creating a positive shopping experience.

Cons

Retail schedules can be inconsistent and often include nights, weekends, and holidays. During peak periods, the store can become extremely busy, which can be stressful when balancing customer service expectations with operational tasks. Advancement opportunities can vary depending on store location and management structure.

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