Great company with mediocre leaders and no accountability in job trail - Lead Software Engineer NIKE Employee Review

2.0
Dec 1, 2021
Recommend
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Pros

Great company that is truly inspirational for athletes* around the world. But time to rebrand from being a white boys club and wake up to the fact - that built its business on - Black athletes!! Kudos towards supporting and taking a stand on political, environmental and social causes.

Cons

Self-branding is vital, if you want to grow in the company, rather than hard work and dedication. If you know people and good at networking, you can go up in career. It is encouraged to move jobs every few years and that means, there is no accountability for yourself and your past jobs - which fosters poor leadership, poor decisions and poor talent. I can only imagine what the company can be if it can recognize and foster true talent!!!

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5.0
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Pros

great people to work with

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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