Nike, Inc. designs and sells athletic footwear, apparel and equipment, operating a portfolio of three brands - Nike, Jordan and Converse - united by a stated purpose to leave an enduring impact through sport. Founded in 1964 and publicly traded on the NYSE under the ticker NKE, the company serves a global market and defines its audience broadly: "if you have a body, you are an athlete." Its stated mission is to bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete in the world.
Technical work spans product design and innovation, sports science research, materials innovation, and sustainability and environmental engineering. Central to this is the Nike Sport Research Lab, a research facility the company describes as world-class, which drives athlete-focused innovation and the science behind its products. Engineering and research roles draw on these domains to advance product performance, materials development and environmental objectives.
The company describes its culture as collaborative and innovation-led, with a team-first mentality of "we win together, learn together, and grow together." It states that it champions diversity and inclusion, invests in its people, and provides an environment where bold ideas become reality and every voice matters. Its sustainability commitments centre on pushing boundaries in protecting the planet, alongside a stated commitment to showing up for communities and a belief in the power of sport to move the world forward.
