Software Engineer
US$109,000 – US$163,000 / yr base salary
Posted 26 Aug 2026
Advertised as “Software Engineer II (NST)”
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- Level
- II
- Expected experience
- 3+ yrs
- Management level
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- Hybrid
- Visa sponsorship
- Not offered
| Base salary | US$109,000 – US$163,000 / yr |
|---|
Field of studyComputer Science (or related)
Study levelBachelor's
Nintendo Software Technology Corporation Nintendo Software Technology Corporation, based in Redmond, Washington , is a wholly owned subsidiary of the world's largest manufacturer and marketer of video games, Nintendo Co., Ltd., headquartered in Kyoto, Japan. Nintendo Software Technology's mission is to design, develop and deliver the very best video games. We conduct research, use state-of-the-art equipment and review methods of operation so that we may continually improve the quality of the games that we produce. Each person employed at Nintendo Software Technology Corporation is a valued team member and is encouraged to participate in our efforts to create the highest quality games.
Nintendo Software Technology is a tight-knit game development studio located in Redmond, WA. As part of the Nintendo family, we're passionate about creating games designed to surprise and delight our customers.
As a Software Engineer, you will design, develop, and own gameplay and systems features that help bring engaging player experiences to life. Partnering closely with designers, artists, and fellow engineers, you will solve complex technical challenges and contribute across multiple areas of game development. You will drive features from concept through implementation and delivery, applying strong software engineering principles to create scalable, maintainable solutions that support exceptional gameplay experiences.
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DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
- Develops, writes, tests, debugs, and implements code using the relevant programming languages as part of a larger project, with some direction from senior engineers and above.
- May program tools and utilities to support work on projects.
- Applies professional expertise to review, analyze and test products under development as a contributing member of a production team to ensure delivery of Nintendo’s high standard of quality and timeliness.
SUMMARY OF REQUIREMENTS
- 3 or more years of software engineering experience in the relevant field, 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, supporting or owning features or technical areas from implementation through delivery, including debugging, optimization, and iteration.
- Good understanding of interactive entertainment methodologies and production pipeline from implementation through delivery, including debugging, optimization, and iteration.