Avoid Global Technology - Software Engineering Manager NIKE Employee Review

2.0
Aug 6, 2021
Recommend
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Pros

Nike's business is strong and continues to grow. The campus in Oregon is beautiful and full of great amenities. There is a large technology organization, and some teams are building interesting solutions to solve very large scale problems. You get to see and attend events with sponsored athletes on campus. Summer Hours are nice, where the office closes at noon on Fridays. Pay is competitive for some technology professionals, but pay is not always equitable across the org.

Cons

Nike has been undergoing a reorg for over a year, and the roll out of those changes in Global Technology has been delayed again and again. Good engineers are leaving the company. There is a cloud of uncertainty due to the reorg, and many leaders won't make any decisions until it is done. New CDIO is pushing rapidly to outsource IT to his favorite vendors and send work to India and Poland. I don't think this will go well for Nike, which traditionally has been a face-to-face meeting company. It doesn't always write down requirements, so getting engineers across the world to do this work could go slower or cause quality issues. Promotions basically have been stalled for years. Backfills take forever to get approved, and even then sometimes they are denied or taken away from teams.

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Cons

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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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