Sr Engineer, Platform Software (NTD)

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

Job summary

Nintendo Technology Development in Redmond, WA, is seeking an experienced professional to design and develop platform software and device drivers for cutting-edge gaming consoles. The role emphasizes low-level software in C/C++, PCIe-based hardware, and hands-on debugging with PCIe analyzers and oscilloscopes.

The successful candidate will bring 5+ years of driver and multithreaded software experience, strong knowledge of computer architecture, OS concepts, and memory ordering.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in device driver software for complex SoCs.
• 5+ years in multithreaded software development.
• Proficient in C or C++ for low-level software.
• Strong understanding of PCIe architecture and protocols.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Device driver development

Multithreaded software

Low-level C/C++

PCIe architecture

DMA/interrupts/memory ordering

PCIe tooling (analyzers/oscilloscopes)

Computer architecture/OS/DSA

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer/Electrical Engineering

Tools

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 this with kindness, empathy, and respect for each other.

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

• 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 to $261,200 USD