TDP - Software Engineer (2026)

At DICK’S Sporting Goods, we believe in how positively sports can change lives. On our team, everyone plays a critical role in creating confidence and excitement by personally equipping all athletes to achieve their dreams.  We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce, reflecting the communities we serve.

If you are ready to make a difference as part of the world’s greatest sports team, apply to join our team today!

OVERVIEW:

Technology Development Program 2026

The Technology Development Program exists to embed the highest-potential talent into DSG and power our path to being the most advanced retail technology company in the world. As a valued member of our team, you will have the opportunity to apply your strong potential to a set of challenging problems and build your career.

This 18-month rotation program provides a robust in-person orientation, followed by 3 core rotations (each 5-months in length) and 1 flex rotation (3-months in length) which are fully remote. The program experience is dependent on the discipline and placement is based on open roles and participant interest.

Engineering:

Data Focus – solve problems in Athlete 360 & Personalization; Product & Inventory; Media Networks; IoT & Retail; Visual Analytics. Gain experience with Business Analytics; AI/ML Engineering, Azure & GCP; Data Pipelines, ETL, FiveTran; Snowflake, Big Query; PowerBI, Qlik, Looker.

Software Focus – solve problems in Marketing Technology; Digital eCommerce; Global Supply Chain; Merchandising Technology; Retail Technology. Gain experience with Product Design & Creation; Microservices; Mobile and Web Development; Backend Development; Reactive UI.

Foundational Focus – solve problems in Edge & Cloud Native Computing; Systems Automation; Chaos/Reliability Engineering; Core & Edge Networking; Cyber Security. Gain experience with Kubernetes, Functions, Harbor, Terraform, Ansible; Wifi, Core Router, Cloud VPC; Azure and GCP; Prometheus, Spinnaker, Grafana.

Requirements

• Exposure to modern programming languages
• Experience or understanding of modern cloud environments and tools
• Experience with Agile Development and knowledge on Agile Deployment tools and versioning using Git or similar tools
• Participation in Boot Camps and/or Capstone Engagements
• A major in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering or Information Sciences and Technology or related experience (including boot camp graduate)

Requirements

• Four-year degree in Product Management, Business, Computer Science, Social Science (Product Management); Human- Centered Design, Social Science (Product Design); or other tech-related fields
• Ability to balance business objectives and customer need
• A foundational understanding of Product Management or Human- Centered Design
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to collaborate with various peer groups
• Customer-centric view into developing great product experiences

Portfolios:

• eCommerce/Mobile
• Marketing
• Stores
• Supply Chain
• Corporate Systems
• Innovation & Foundational
• Merchandising
• Data Analytics

We look for potential candidates with:

• Graduate from an accredited 4-year institution or a coding bootcamp
• Competitive spirit with a passion for results
• Demonstrated collaboration skills and the ability to independently make data-driven recommendations
• Dynamic written and verbal communication style, as well as ability to communicate cross functionally and vertically throughout the organization
• Ability to work in a fast paced and iterative environment
• Someone enthusiastic about helping athletes and passionate about technology
• Someone who cares about people and how work gets done
• Someone who is curious and willing to dig into a challenge and ask questions to drive towards a desired outcome

Start Date: June 2026

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree in related field study

• 1-3 years experience

At DICK’S, we thrive on innovation and authenticity. That said, to protect the integrity and security of our hiring process, we ask that candidates do not use AI tools (like ChatGPT or others) during interviews or assessments.

To ensure a smooth and secure experience, please note the following:

• Cameras must be on during all virtual interviews.
• AI tools are not permitted to be used by the candidate during any part of the interview process.
• Offers are contingent upon a satisfactory background check which may include ID verification.

 

If you have any questions or need accommodations, we’re here to help. Thanks for helping us keep the process fair and secure for everyone!

Targeted Pay Range: $67,100.00 - $109,000.00. This is part of a competitive total rewards package that could include other components such as: incentive, equity and benefits. Individual pay is determined by a number of factors including experience, location, internal pay equity, and other relevant business considerations. We review all teammate pay regularly to ensure competitive and equitable pay.DICK'S Sporting Goods complies with all state paid leave requirements. We also offer a generous suite of benefits. To learn more, visit www.benefityourliferesources.com.