Sr Engineer, Platform Software (NTD)

Nintendo of America Inc.; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 145,150 - 261,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Nintendo Technology Development in Redmond, WA is seeking an experienced engineer to design and develop platform software and device drivers for current and future gaming consoles. You will work on low-level C/C++ code, with hands-on PCIe and DMA related responsibilities, contributing to the architecture of next‑gen hardware.

Applicants should have 5+ years of driver and multithreaded software experience, a bachelor’s in Computer or Electrical Engineering, and be eligible to work in the United

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience developing device driver software for complex SoCs.
• 5+ years of experience developing multithreaded software.
• Proficient in C or C++ for low-level software development.
• Experience with PCI Express (PCIe) architecture and protocols.
• Hands-on with DMA, interrupts, DMA cache coherency, and memory ordering.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop platform software and device drivers for current and future gaming consoles.

Skills

C/C++

Multithreaded software

Low-level software

DMA

Memory ordering

Computer architecture

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer/Electrical Engineering

Tools

PCI Express (PCIe)

PCIe protocol analyzers

Oscilloscopes

Job description

Nintendo Technology Development

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

• Design and develop platform software and device drivers for current and future gaming consoles.

Summary of Requirements

• 5+ years of experience developing device driver software for complex SoCs.
• 5+ years of experience developing multithreaded software.
• Professional experience developing low-level software in C or C++.
• Experience with PCI Express (PCIe) architecture and protocols.
• Hands‑on experience with low-level device driver concepts, including DMA, interrupts, DMA cache coherency, and memory ordering.
• Experience using PCIe protocol analyzers, oscilloscopes, and similar tools for hardware debug and validation.
• Strong understanding of computer architecture, operating systems, data structures, and algorithms.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering.

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.

This position includes the base pay range listed below, potential for a semi-annual discretionary performance bonus, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid time off.

Pay Range: $145,150 — $261,200 USD