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

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Nintendo Technology Development in Redmond, WA is seeking an experienced platform software and device drivers engineer to design and develop software for current and future gaming consoles. You will contribute to low-level driver development for complex hardware and ensure robust performance across platforms.

Applicants must be U.S. eligible to work; visa sponsorship is not available. This onsite role offers a base pay range and comprehensive benefits in Redmond.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience developing device driver software for complex SoCs.
• 5+ years of experience developing multithreaded software.
• Profiessional 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.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

C/C++

PCIe

Multithreaded programming

DMA concepts

Hardware debugging

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering

Tools

PCIe analysers

Oscilloscopes

Job description

Nintendo Technology Development

The worldwide pioneer in the creation of interactive entertainment, Nintendo Co.,Ltd., of Kyoto, Japan, manufactures and markets hardware and software for its Nintendo Switch™ system and the Nintendo 3DS™ family of portable systems. Since 1983, when it launched the Nintendo Entertainment System™, Nintendo has sold more than 4.7billion video games and more than 740million hardware units globally, including Nintendo Switch and the Nintendo 3DS family of systems, as well as the Game Boy™, Game Boy Advance, Nintendo DS™ family of systems, Super NES™, Nintendo 64™, Nintendo GameCube™, Wii™ and Wii U™ systems. It has also created industry icons that have become well-known, household names, such as Mario, Donkey Kong, Metroid, Zelda and Pokémon. A wholly owned subsidiary, Nintendo Technology Development, based in Redmond, Washington, creates future hardware/software technology and researches North American-based technologies.

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—$261,200USD