Nike Internship Job 2026: Paid Software Engineering Opportunity in the USA
Overview
NIKE, Inc. offers a paid 10-week Software Engineering Undergraduate Intern position (Job ID R-91111) at its Philip H. Knight Campus in Beaverton, Oregon, United States. The internship is in person, and relocation assistance is provided. Nike describes itself as a technology company whose Global Technology organization builds websites, mobile applications, products, data capabilities, engineering solutions and systems connecting technology with sport.
Interns take ownership of a scoped project with guidance from senior leaders and experienced managers, working on high-priority business initiatives aligned with Nike's strategic roadmap. Possible projects include designing and building web or mobile experiences that make digital products easier and more engaging, improving the performance, scalability or reliability of backend services behind consumer platforms, and analysing product and consumer data. Interns may also join brainstorming sessions, recommend features and help prototype solutions.
Who can apply
Applicants must be enrolled in a bachelor's degree programme with an expected graduation between December 2027 and Spring 2028, in computer science, mathematics, statistics or a related technical field. Nike lists 0 to 2 years of work experience. Students can show their abilities through coursework, academic or personal projects, hackathons, student organizations, research or previous internships.
Requirements
Candidates need foundational programming experience in at least one language, such as Java, Python, JavaScript, C# or Swift, from coursework or personal projects. They should write organized, readable code, use basic testing and debugging, and understand core concepts such as data structures, algorithms, object-oriented programming or web development fundamentals. Experience building web or mobile applications is preferred, and familiarity with React, Node.js, Xcode, Android Studio, cloud platforms such as AWS, Microsoft Azure or Google Cloud, version control, APIs, databases, collaborative coding and code review is desirable. An interest in consumer-facing digital technology and innovation is expected.
Interns collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, which builds communication, teamwork, problem-solving and project ownership skills. Nike highlights a diverse and inclusive culture and professional development opportunities.
How to apply
Applicants apply through Nike's careers platform using Job ID R-91111 and submit a resume, with PDF strongly preferred. The resume should present programming languages, projects, coursework, research, hackathons and other relevant experience, and the expected graduation date should fall within the stated window.