N

Nintendo

Video game developer and hardware maker

Software Engineer 2

Game EngineeringUpdated on Nov 12
Full-timeRedmond, WA, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least 3 years of software engineering experience in the relevant field, including experience developing gameplay systems, game features, or core technology for shipped video games.
  • Experience designing and implementing solutions within a modern game engine using C++, C#, or similar programming languages.
  • Ability to write clear, maintainable, and portable code and support or own features or technical areas from implementation through delivery, including debugging, optimization, and iteration.
  • Good understanding of interactive entertainment methodologies and the production pipeline from implementation through delivery, including debugging, optimization, and iteration.
  • An undergraduate degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent education and experience.
  • Must be legally eligible to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

  • Develop, write, test, debug, and implement code using relevant programming languages as part of a larger project, with some direction from senior engineers and above.
  • Program tools and utilities to support work on projects, as needed.
  • Review, analyze, and test products under development as a contributing member of a production team to help ensure delivery to Nintendo's quality and timeliness standards.
  • Design, develop, and own gameplay and systems features, partnering with designers, artists, and fellow engineers to solve technical challenges and contribute across game development.
  • Drive features from concept through implementation and delivery, applying software engineering principles to create scalable, maintainable solutions that support gameplay experiences.

About the Company

Nintendo

Video game developer and hardware maker

Nintendo designs and publishes video games and gaming hardware. It runs consoles like Nintendo Switch, Wii, and Game Boy, delivering games through physical cartridges and digital downloads, often leveraging unique hardware features like motion controls and handheld-console hybrid play. Nintendo differentiates itself with a strong catalog of original IPs (Mario, Zelda, Pokémon, Donkey Kong, Animal Crossing) and an integrated hardware-software ecosystem, plus ventures into theme parks and films. Its goal is to entertain a broad audience with accessible, family-friendly experiences that create lasting fan communities.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Kyoto, Japan
Founded
1980

Recently Posted Jobs

Explore more opportunities at Nintendo

See more jobs