CONTRACT - Associate Software Engineer, Audio (NTD)

Nintendo of America Inc.; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Nintendo of America Inc. is seeking a Software Engineer in Redmond, WA to design and implement audio system software. The successful candidate will optimize and validate features, analyzing performance metrics in detail.

The role requires a BS or MS in a relevant field and a minimum of 3 years experience with C/C++. Strong problem-solving and analytical skills are essential, along with knowledge of digital signal processing.

Qualifications

• 3 or more years of professional experience with C/C++ programming.
• Coursework or foundational knowledge in digital signal processing (DSP).
• Experience with real-time embedded and cross-platform development.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement audio system software.
• Characterize, analyze, organize, and present detailed performance metrics of features.
• Optimize, maintain, validate, and diagnose failures in existing and new systems.

Skills

C/C++ programming

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

DSP algorithms

Embedded systems

Job description

Nintendo Technology Development

Nintendo Co., Ltd. is a leading creator of interactive entertainment. Nintendo Technology Development, a wholly owned subsidiary based in Redmond, Washington, develops future hardware/software technology for North American-based systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement audio system software.
• Characterize, analyze, organize, and present detailed performance metrics of features at a large scale.
• Optimize, maintain, validate, and diagnose failures in existing and new systems.

Requirements

• BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• Coursework or foundational knowledge in digital signal processing (DSP).
• Experience with real-time embedded and cross-platform development.
• 3 or more years of professional experience with C/C++ programming.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.

Preferred Requirements

• Knowledge of DSP architectures (e.g., Hifi, Hexagon, ARM SIMD).
• Experience with acoustic and audio signal processing algorithms.
• Familiarity with audio peripherals and interfaces (e.g., I2S, TDM, PDM, DMA).

Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States to be considered. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

This position is onsite in Redmond, WA, and not open to remote status at this time.

Nintendo is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a welcoming and inclusive environment in service to one another, our products, the diverse consumers we represent, and the communities we call home. We do all of this with kindness, empathy and respect for each other.