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Nike

Lead Engineer, Activity Apps

Beaverton, OR · On-site

$106K - $140K/yr

It's a place where passionate individuals come together to create the future of sport. We are ... WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR Nike is seeking a Lead Software Engineer who combines strong architectural ...

SIG Sauer

Design Engineer II

Tualatin, OR · On-site

Motion, FEA, CFD, Python, Zemax, or other software. * Conduct PLM (product lifecycle management ... Firearm and sports optics experience along with a knowledge of the shooting sports industry is ...

SigSauer

Design Engineer II

Tualatin, OR · On-site

Motion, FEA, CFD, Python, Zemax, or other software. * Conduct PLM (product lifecycle management ... Firearm and sports optics experience along with a knowledge of the shooting sports industry is ...

RIVERPOINT MEDICAL LLC

Manufacturing Engineer II

Portland, OR · On-site

$77K - $99K/yr

Our ingenuity can be found in our suture technologies, sports medicine fibers and anchors, surgical ... Ability to write Excel VBA macros and / or Microsoft Access or other database software programming ...

RIVERPOINT MEDICAL LLC

Manufacturing Engineer II

Portland, OR · On-site

$77K - $99K/yr

Our ingenuity can be found in our suture technologies, sports medicine fibers and anchors, surgical ... Ability to write Excel VBA macros and / or Microsoft Access or other database software programming ...

SIG Sauer

Tooling Design Engineer II

Tualatin, OR · On-site

... associated programming software a plus. * Demonstrated success in managing and leading both ... Firearm and sports optics experience along with a knowledge of the shooting sports industry ...

SigSauer

Tooling Design Engineer II

Tualatin, OR · On-site

... associated programming software a plus. * Demonstrated success in managing and leading both ... Firearm and sports optics experience along with a knowledge of the shooting sports industry ...

Nike

Senior Footwear Developer

Beaverton, OR · On-site

$56.75 - $75/hr

Senior Footwear Developer - NIKE, Inc. - Beaverton, OR. Responsible for the product creation ... product to serve sport athletes. Manage all aspects of the footwear costing structure and ...

Aquent

Pattern Engineer 3

Beaverton, OR · On-site

$43.20 - $48/hr

Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and 3D design software. * Demonstrated ability to interpret design ... sports experience.

Nike

Lead, Digital Product Design

Beaverton, OR · On-site

You'll partner closely with product, engineering, data science, marketing, sport experts, trainers ... Experience launching software at scale in a fast-paced product organization * Passion for the Nike ...

campus4tech

UX Designer 4

Beaverton, OR · On-site

... sports (ex. Fitbit, peloton, Apple watch) however, experience with hardware/app creation with ... engineers (hardware, firmware, software), QA, and UX researchers. You'll be a key member of the ...

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As of Aug 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for sports software engineer in Portland, OR is $156,450.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $127,300.00 and $183,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a sports software engineer?

A Sports Software Engineer develops and maintains software solutions for the sports industry, such as performance analysis tools, game simulations, fan engagement platforms, and sports data analytics. They work with technologies like AI, machine learning, and real-time data processing to enhance athletic performance, optimize team strategies, or improve user experiences. This role requires strong programming skills, knowledge of sports-specific data, and the ability to collaborate with coaches, analysts, and other stakeholders.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a sports software engineer?

To thrive as a Sports Software Engineer, you need a strong foundation in software development, proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C++, or JavaScript, and a good understanding of data structures and algorithms, often supported by a degree in computer science or related fields. Familiarity with technologies like sports analytics platforms, sensor data integration, RESTful APIs, and version control systems, as well as experience with cloud services or machine learning, is highly valuable. Soft skills such as teamwork, strong communication abilities, and adaptability help you collaborate with coaches, analysts, and non-technical stakeholders. These combined skills ensure you can design and implement effective software solutions that drive performance insights and user engagement in the sports industry.

What does a sports software engineer do?

As a Sports Software Engineer, you may work on projects like developing real-time analytics dashboards, building data pipelines for player and game statistics, or integrating wearable sensor data into coaching tools. Daily responsibilities often include collaborating with data scientists or sports analysts, designing user-friendly interfaces for coaches and athletes, and maintaining or optimizing existing systems. Many roles also involve ensuring accurate data capture, troubleshooting technical issues during live events, and customizing software for specific sports or teams. This work provides a dynamic environment where you see the direct impact of your code on athletic performance and team strategy.

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Infographic showing various Sports Software Engineer job openings in Portland, OR as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 73% Full Time, 13% Part Time, 7% Temporary, and 7% Contract. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $156,450 per year, or $75.2 per hour.

Lead Engineer, Activity Apps

Nike

Beaverton, OR • On-site

$106K - $140K/yr

Full-time

Posted 8 days ago

Nike rating

7.6

Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

Based on 274 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

7th of 104 rated fashion retailers

Job description

Become a Part of the NIKE, Inc. Team
NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world's best athletes. It's a place where passionate individuals come together to create the future of sport. We are unapologetic about who we are and what we're after - bringing innovation and inspiration to every athlete* in the world. We look for athletes who can push boundaries, elevate our potential and continue leading us to greatness. The next tastemakers, playmakers, risk takers and glue players. Are you game?
WHO YOU'LL WORK WITH
The Activity Apps team builds and operates Nike Run Club (NRC) and Nike Training Club (NTC) - the mobile experiences that move millions of Nike athletes through runs, workouts, training plans, and guided coaching every day. As a Lead Engineer, you'll be one of the senior technical voices on the team, partnering daily with Principal Engineers, Engineering Managers, Product, Design, Sport Science, and squads across iOS, Android, wearables, and the backend services that power activity at Nike. This role reports to the Engineering Manager for Activity Apps and works closely with peers across mobile platform, athlete, and coaching content teams.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Nike is seeking a Lead Software Engineer who combines strong architectural instincts with a hands-on delivery mindset and a passion for consumer mobile at scale. You'll set the technical direction for a squad or a critical feature area within NRC or NTC, lead the design and execution of complex features end-to-end, and elevate the engineers around you through code review, design leadership, and mentorship. The ideal candidate is a senior IC ready to own the hardest problems on the team - background workout reliability, sensor accuracy, watch-to-phone sync, content delivery - and pull the rest of the squad up with them.
  • 7+ years of software engineering experience shipping consumer mobile applications; Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience
  • Expert proficiency in Swift/SwiftUI or Kotlin/Compose (or both), with a track record of delivering features in high-scale consumer apps
  • Deep experience with the systems that make activity apps work: Core Location / FusedLocationProvider, Core Motion / SensorManager, background execution and lifecycle, audio session management, push and silent-push pipelines, and durable offline session storage
  • Hands-on experience with companion-device work on watchOS and/or Wear OS - phone-to-watch sync, standalone workouts, state reconciliation
  • Working familiarity with HealthKit and Health Connect / Google Fit, and integrations with third-party fitness devices and services (Apple Watch, Garmin, Strava-class partners)
  • Fluency in modern mobile CI/CD, testing, and release practices (Xcode, Gradle, Fastlane, App Store Connect, Google Play, feature flagging, experimentation)
  • Proven ability to lead technical design reviews, break down ambiguous problems, and drive cross-squad alignment on architecture and standards
  • Strong written and verbal communication; comfortable authoring design docs and technical strategy for a mixed audience of engineers, product, and design
  • Experience with Spec Driven Development leveraging LLM coding agents and autonomous build and review loops

WHAT YOU'LL WORK ON
You'll be the technical lead for a squad or a critical feature area inside NRC or NTC - the person the team looks to for hard architectural calls, complex feature design, and quality standards. Your work directly shapes the athlete's day-to-day experience of running and training with Nike.
  • Lead the end-to-end design and delivery of high-impact features across iOS, Android, and companion wearables - from spec refinement through shipped release and post-launch telemetry
  • Own the technical health of your area: architecture, code quality, test coverage, performance, crash-free rate, and battery/thermal budgets
  • Contribute directly to the workout session stack - sensor capture, GPS pipelines, background reliability, recovery from process death, durable upload - so every started workout becomes a saved workout
  • Drive cross-squad initiatives that consolidate fragmented paths across NRC and NTC, defining reusable patterns and migrating legacy code toward them
  • Partner with the Principal Engineer and Engineering Manager on multi-quarter technical planning for your area, translating platform strategy into concrete quarterly deliverables
  • Mentor Senior and mid-level engineers through design reviews, pairing, and structured feedback; raise the technical bar in code review across the squad
  • Partner with Security, Privacy, and Platform teams to keep athlete data - location, health, biometric - safe, compliant, and trustworthy
  • Contribute to communities of practice around Mobile Architecture, Observability, Performance, and Wearables; represent your squad in cross-team technical forums
  • Adopt and champion AI-native development practices on the team - internal AI tooling, code assistance, evaluation harnesses - and share what's working with the broader engineering org

NIKE, Inc. is a growth company that looks for team members to grow with it. Nike offers a generous total rewards package, casual work environment, a diverse and inclusive culture, and an electric atmosphere for professional development. No matter the location, or the role, every Nike employee shares one galvanizing mission: To bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete* in the world.
NIKE, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.
*If you have a body, you are an athlete.
We offer a number of accommodations to complete our interview process including screen readers, sign language interpreters, accessible and single location for in-person interviews, closed captioning, and other reasonable modifications as needed. If you discover, as you navigate our application process, that you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please complete the Candidate Accommodation Request Form.

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