CONTRACT - Sr Engineer, Cloud + SDET (NTD)

Nintendo of America Inc; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 96,128 - 172,985; Full time

Job summary

Nintendo of America Inc. in Redmond, WA is seeking an experienced SDET to build and maintain automated tests and tooling, develop tests for Nintendo's systems, and support CI and regression detection.

The role requires 5+ years of experience, strong knowledge of concurrent programming, and proficiency in C/C++. Eligible candidates must be onsite in Redmond; visa sponsorship is not available. Salary range reflects USD pay for this contract position.

Qualifications

• 5+ years related experience.
• Solid understanding of software quality and test automation.
• Experience with concurrent programming and low-level systems and developing multithreaded software.
• Strong bug-fixing and triage skills with knowledge of software testing methodologies and software quality assurance processes.
• Clear communication and cross-team collaboration with the ability to solve hard problems creatively.
• Proficient with fundamental CS data structures and algorithms in C & Modern C++.
• Building and running software in Windows, Linux and embedded systems.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain automated tests and SDET-style tooling.
• Develop, maintain, and improve tests for Nintendo's systems.
• Perform deep troubleshooting and root-cause analysis for low-level, concurrent code.
• Work with engineering teams to resolve defects and improve reliability.
• Create practical, creative solutions to difficult technical problems.
• Support CI systems and automated regression detection.

Skills

Test automation

Concurrent programming

Bug triage

Communication

C/C++ proficiency

Windows/Linux/Embedded

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science or Electrical Engineering

Job description

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.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

• Build and maintain automated tests and SDET-style tooling.
• Develop, maintain, and improve tests for Nintendo's systems.
• Perform deep troubleshooting and root-cause analysis for low-level, concurrent code.
• Work with engineering teams to resolve defects and improve reliability.
• Create practical, creative solutions to difficult technical problems.
• Support CI systems and automated regression detection.

SUMMARY OF REQUIREMENTS

• 5+ years related experience.
• Solid understanding of software quality and test automation.
• Experience with concurrent programming and low-level systems and developing multithreaded software.
• Strong bug-fixing and triage skills with knowledge of software testing methodologies and software quality assurance processes.
• Clear communication and cross-team collaboration with the ability to solve hard problems creatively.
• Proficient with fundamental computer science data structures and algorithms in C & Modern C++.
• Building and running software in Windows, Linux and embedded systems.
• Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science or Electrical Engineering.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

• Experience with compilers and optimization pipelines and a background in debugger internals.
• Knowledge of GPU/graphics engineering (Vulkan, DirectX or OpenGL).
• Ensure quality of modern C++ systems (C++20/23/26) across compilers, debuggers, graphics, and emulation and virtualization.

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.

Pay range: $69.78—$125.57 USD

This contract position includes the base pay range listed above and is eligible for benefits through the employing agency. Agency benefits include eligibility for medical insurance, employee assistance program, and paid sick leave. All benefits are subject to elections, eligibility requirements, plan and program terms. Benefits offerings will be confirmed at the time of offer by the employing agency, and may differ depending on the employing agency partner.