L Band
This interview process is for a Software Engineer I (L Band) position at Nike. It is designed to assess a candidate's foundational software engineering skills, problem-solving abilities, and cultural fit within the company.
3
~10 days
1 - 3 yrs
US$85000 - US$110000
120 min
Overall Evaluation Criteria
Technical Skills
Behavioral and Cultural Fit
Process and Methodology
Preparation Tips
Study Plan
Data Structures and Algorithms
Weeks 1-2: Data Structures & Algorithms Fundamentals. Practice implementations and basic algorithms.
Weeks 1-2: Focus on core data structures (Arrays, Linked Lists, Trees, Graphs, Hash Tables) and their common operations and time complexities. Practice implementing these structures and solving problems related to them. Review sorting and searching algorithms.
Algorithmic Techniques
Weeks 3-4: Algorithmic Techniques & Complexity Analysis. Solve problems using DP, recursion, graphs.
Weeks 3-4: Dive into algorithmic techniques such as recursion, dynamic programming, greedy algorithms, and graph traversal. Work on problems that require applying these techniques. Understand time and space complexity analysis (Big O notation).
Object-Oriented Design
Week 5: Object-Oriented Design & Patterns. Study SOLID and common design patterns.
Week 5: Focus on object-oriented design principles (SOLID) and common design patterns (e.g., Factory, Singleton, Observer). Practice designing simple systems and discussing trade-offs.
Behavioral Preparation
Week 6: Behavioral Preparation. Practice STAR method for common behavioral questions.
Week 6: Prepare for behavioral questions. Reflect on your past experiences and identify examples that demonstrate teamwork, problem-solving, leadership, and adaptability. Practice articulating these using the STAR method.
Company Research
Week 7: Company Research & Question Preparation. Learn about Nike and prepare questions.
Week 7: Research Nike's company culture, values, recent news, and products. Prepare thoughtful questions to ask the interviewers about the team, projects, and company.
Commonly Asked Questions
Location-Based Differences
Beaverton, OR (World Headquarters)
Interview Focus
Common Questions
Tell me about a challenging project you worked on at Nike.
How do you handle conflicting priorities with team members?
Describe a time you had to adapt to a new technology or process.
Tips
Remote
Interview Focus
Common Questions
How would you approach building a scalable e-commerce feature?
Describe your experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
How do you ensure code quality and maintainability?
Tips
Process Timeline
Interview Rounds
3-step process with detailed breakdown for each round
Data Structures and Algorithms
Coding challenge focusing on data structures and algorithms.
This round focuses on assessing your core technical skills. You will be asked to solve coding problems, typically involving data structures and algorithms. The interviewer will evaluate your problem-solving approach, coding style, and ability to explain your thought process. Expect questions that test your understanding of fundamental computer science concepts.
What Interviewers Look For
Evaluation Criteria
Questions Asked
Given a binary tree, find its inorder traversal.
Implement a function to check if a string is a palindrome.
Find the kth smallest element in a sorted matrix.
Preparation Tips
Common Reasons for Rejection
Technical Experience & System Design
Discussion on past projects, technical challenges, and system design.
In this round, you'll discuss your past projects and technical experiences in detail. The interviewer will probe into your contributions, the challenges you faced, and how you approached them. This is an opportunity to showcase your technical depth and problem-solving skills in practical scenarios. Be prepared to discuss design choices, trade-offs, and the impact of your work.
What Interviewers Look For
Evaluation Criteria
Questions Asked
Tell me about a complex system you designed or contributed to. What were the key challenges and how did you address them?
Describe a time you had to optimize the performance of a system. What metrics did you use, and what was the outcome?
Walk me through the process of building a feature from requirements to deployment.
Preparation Tips
Common Reasons for Rejection
Behavioral and Cultural Fit
Assessing behavioral competencies, teamwork, and cultural fit.
This round is focused on understanding your behavioral competencies and how you align with Nike's culture and values. The hiring manager will ask questions about your teamwork, communication, problem-solving approach in non-technical contexts, and your motivation for joining Nike. Use the STAR method to provide specific examples from your past experiences.
What Interviewers Look For
Evaluation Criteria
Questions Asked
Tell me about a time you disagreed with a teammate. How did you handle it?
Describe a situation where you had to adapt to a significant change at work.
Why Nike? What excites you about working here?
Preparation Tips
Common Reasons for Rejection
Commonly Asked DSA Questions
Frequently asked coding questions at Nike