- Company: NIKE
- Location: West Slope, Oregon
- Salary: Pay not listed
NIKE at a glance
nike.com- Founded 1964
- Employees 62600
- Ticker NKE
51,312 employees covered under a retirement plan (2023 filing) — via DOL Form 5500 / EFAST2
Registered as a global legal entity (LEI 787RXPR0UX0O0XUXPZ81, US) — via GLEIF
FDA medical device clearances: 2 510(k)s, most recent in 1996 — via openFDA 510(k)
71,069 Wikipedia views in July 2026 — a rough gauge of public visibility.
Nike Lead Software Engineer - West Slope, Oregon
Position Summary
NIKE Inc., a global leader in athletic footwear and apparel, is seeking a seasoned Lead Software Engineer to join our dynamic team based in West Slope, Oregon. This full-time role requires an individual with strong leadership skills and extensive experience in software engineering to manage the coordination and overall integration of technical activities across various projects.
Your Responsibilities
- Manage the coordination and overall integration of technical activities in engineering projects
- Direct, review or approve project design changes
- Evaluate project feasibility by analyzing technology, resource needs, or market demand
- Develop or implement policies, standards, or procedures for engineering and technical work
- Establish technical goals and oversee their implementation
Requirements
- Experience in managing large-scale software development projects
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to direct, review, or approve project design changes
- Adept at assessing project feasibility by analyzing technology, resource needs, or market demand
- Ability to develop and implement policies, standards, or procedures for engineering and technical work
- Experience in establishing and overseeing the implementation of technical goals
About the Company
Nike is a global leader in athletic footwear and apparel. With a strong commitment to innovation and excellence, Nike Inc. offers an exciting environment where creativity meets technology. Our team is dedicated to pushing boundaries and delivering cutting-edge solutions that empower athletes worldwide.
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- How I Gave Up Alternating Current
- Nike Missile Sites of the San Francisco Bay Area
- Nike Missile Sites of the San Francisco Bay Area
Recent news
- Why 7-Eleven is suing Nike over shoes - Yahoo Finance
- The Toughest Questions Nike Faced On Its Latest Call - Trefis
- Exclusive | Whoop Hires Nike Marketing Veteran as Wearables Wars Heat Up - WSJ
- July’s best sneaker drops: Your guide to this month’s must-have releases - Andscape
- Kobe Bryant's Wife Vanessa Reveals New Nike Kobe 6 'Polka Dot' Shoes Inspired by Mickey & Minnie - Bleacher Report
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Working in West Slope, Oregon
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Oregon is a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. It is a part of the Western United States, with the Columbia River delineating much of Oregon's northern boundary with Washington, while the Snake River delineates much of its eastern boundary with Idaho. The 42° north parallel delineates the southern boundary with California and Nevada. The western boundary is formed by the P
Note: US observes a public holiday on Sep 7 — Labour Day.
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National unemployment rate in US: 4.2% — via World Bank
National job openings rate: 4.4% — via BLS JOLTS
Private-sector wage growth (year over year): 3.1% — via FRED
National quits rate: 2.0% — via FRED (BLS JOLTS)
Weekly initial unemployment claims: 209,000 — via FRED
GDP per capita in US: $90,027 — via World Bank
Consumer price inflation in US: 2.9% (annual) — via World Bank
Real GDP growth in US: 2.2% (annual) — via World Bank
Average hours worked per year in US: 1,800 — via OECD
Unemployment rate in Oregon: 5.2% — via U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Cost of living in Oregon: 3.4% above the national average — via BEA
Minimum wage in Oregon: $16.80/hr — via FRED
Real GDP per capita in Oregon: $62,241 — via FRED
Home prices in Oregon (year over year): +2.0% — via FRED
Median household income in Washington County: $104,434 — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Average commute time in Washington County: 24 min — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Most common commute in Washington County: Drove Alone (61%) — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Households with home internet in Washington County: 96% — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Typical climate: average high 63°F / low 47°F year-round (summers around 78°F, winters around 37°F) — via NOAA 1991-2020 Normals
Walkability: Below average walkable — via EPA National Walkability Index
Typical rent nearby: $1,677/mo · $1,922/mo — via HUD Fair Market Rents
- Elevation 92m (302 ft)
Source: Wikipedia (state)
About this role & career path
Traits that fit this role
- Innovation
- Adaptability
- Achievement Orientation
- Intellectual Curiosity
- Attention to Detail
Source: O*NET Work Styles (Distinctiveness Rank).
Typical preparation needed: Job Zone 4: Considerable Preparation Needed. Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not. — via O*NET
Industry news
- I was a software engineer who couldn't get excited about AI. Now I'm studying to be a nurse. - Business Insider
- ‘AI code apocalypse’ hasn’t hit engineers as hard as the industry may think - IT Brew
- AI tools have sparked a coding revolution. Software engineers are figuring out what comes next. - Business Insider
Source: O*NET (public-domain bulk data)
Salary & compensation
Workers in Computer & Mathematical occupations earn a national median of $98,769 — via US Census ACS / Data USA
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Listing facts
- Role Lead Software Engineer
- Employer NIKE
- Location West Slope, Oregon
- Type Full Time
- Pay (from listing) Pay not listed
- Posted August 19, 2026
- Apply by September 19, 2026
- Country United States
- Overview Full job description on this page (248 words)
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Typical work in Senior Software Engineer
Independent occupational context from O*NET (U.S. public-domain labor data). This is about the occupation, not a rewrite of this employer's posting.
- Analyze information to determine, recommend, and plan installation of a new system or modification of an existing system.
- Analyze user needs and software requirements to determine feasibility of design within time and cost constraints.
- Confer with data processing or project managers to obtain information on limitations or capabilities for data processing projects.
- Confer with systems analysts, engineers, programmers and others to design systems and to obtain information on project limitations and capabilities, performance requirements and interfaces.
- Consult with customers or other departments on project status, proposals, or technical issues, such as software system design or maintenance.
- Coordinate installation of software system.
Public discussions & open sources
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- Hacker News — How I Gave Up Alternating Current
- Hacker News — Nike Missile Sites of the San Francisco Bay Area
- Hacker News — Nike Missile Sites of the San Francisco Bay Area
- Hacker News — Nike Missile Sites of the San Francisco Bay Area
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