Tools Engineer

Next Level Games; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive annual leave and benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Access to in-studio gym

Discounted shopping for Nintendo products

Job summary

Next Level Games, located in Vancouver, is seeking an Engineer for their Tools Team to support in-house game-content creation tools. The ideal candidate has experience with WPF and WinForms, along with knowledge in C#, C++, and Python. This hybrid role offers an annual salary range of $85,000 - $105,000 CAD, with three days required in-studio after an initial full-time in-studio training period.

Join a company that values teamwork, inclusivity, and continuous professional growth while developing award-winning games alongside a passionate team.

Qualifications

• Experience building tools with frameworks such as WPF and WinForms.
• Proficiency in C#, C++, and Python.
• Strong problem-solving capabilities and a curious mindset.

Responsibilities

• Support game-content creation tools and user support.
• Continuously improve tools based on feedback and needs.
• Work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

Skills

Experience building tools with frameworks like WPF, WinForms

Knowledge of languages like C#, C++, Python

Great problem-solving skills

Curious, always learning

Care for people and user experience

Job description

WHO WE ARE

Next Level Games is a wholly owned subsidiary of Nintendo Co., Ltd. We’ve been passionate about video game development for 20 years, shipping award‑winning games for fans around the world and still going strong. Some titles include Super Mario Strikers, Mario Strikers Charged, Punch‑Out!!, Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon, Metroid Prime Federation Force, Luigi's Mansion 3, and most recently Mario Strikers™: Battle League. At NLG, we believe that a project succeeds when we collaborate and we create an environment where everyone feels welcome and enjoys the process of achieving our shared goals.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

As an Engineer on the Tools Team, you will support our suite of in‑house game‑content creation tools and the people that use them. You will use your passion, technical excellence, and customer focus to help build and improve these tools over time and enable us to continue making the kinds of games that delight our players.

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• Experience building tools with frameworks like WPF, WinForms
• Knowledge of languages like C#, C++, Python
• Curious, always learning
• Great problem‑solving skills, building solutions iteratively
• Balance perfect vs getting it done
• Care for people and user experience
• Passion for winning in a team environment

WHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING HERE

• Competitive annual leave and benefits, including discretionary performance bonus program and health coverage
• Support for mental health, financial well‑being, legal assistance and more through our Employee Assistance Program
• Access to our in‑studio gym, and an extensive media library filled with games and books
• Join a committee – board games, sports, or something else – it’s all here!
• Discounted shopping for Nintendo products and merchandise at the online employee store
• A workplace that values inclusivity and encourages continuous growth
• A chance to be part of Nintendo, creating award‑winning games that make an impact

This is a hybrid role, with the first three months fully in‑studio. After that, there is flexibility to work from home, with a requirement of three days per week in our Vancouver studio.

The hiring range for this position is $85,000 - $105,000 CAD annually and is subject to change. The final base salary compensation will be based on factors such as skills, education, and experience.

At NLG, we know the best teams are made up of players with different skills, perspectives, and experience. We’re committed to creating a workspace where everyone can contribute and feel included. If you need accommodations during the hiring process, please contact [e-mail], and we will do our best to support your needs.

We are currently only considering applicants who already have work eligibility and are residing in or willing to relocate to Metro Vancouver.