Taro Logo

Great campus and pay, but poor advancement opportunities

Senior Software Engineer
Former Employee
Worked at Nike for 6 years
July 26, 2026
Beaverton, OR
4.0
Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookDoesn't Approve of CEO
Pros

Amazing campus, good pay, and exclusive access to elite athletes

Cons

Distributed ownership means teams have very little influence and end up with departmental objectives that are mostly ineffectual fluff, yet annual review cycles are increasingly tied to "impact" which the corporate inertia and politics make it nearly impossible to achieve.

No real career advancement opportunities.

Promotion process sets an impossibly high bar and the handful of promotions that do take place include clear cases of favoritism.

Last but not least, the new CEO has sent a clear signal that he doesn't view the technology organization as integral to the future of the company.

Big tech layoffs followed by surges in tech hiring in India.

If you're in tech, look elsewhere.

Advice to Management

Best of luck. Hope it all works out with "win now."

Additional Ratings

Work/Life Balance
3.0
Culture and Values
3.0
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
3.0
Career Opportunities
2.0
Compensation and Benefits
5.0
Senior Management
1.0

Was this helpful?

Nike Interview Experiences