Sr Software Engineer, Display (NTD)

Nintendo of America Inc.; Washington, Redmond (District of Columbia, WA); On-site; USD 147,000 - 222,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a talented engineer to architect and implement display driver stacks for its next-generation gaming consoles. This role involves developing and refining software stacks to ensure compliance with industry standards while researching new features that enhance user experiences. Join a dynamic team where your expertise in C/C++ and understanding of display technologies will play a critical role in shaping the future of interactive entertainment. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a leading firm in the gaming industry, known for its commitment to quality and innovation.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related experience in display driver development.
• Proficient in C/C++ with a strong understanding of data structures.

Responsibilities

• Architect and implement display driver stack for gaming consoles.
• Develop display software stack to meet compliance standards.

Skills

Display standards (HDMI, DSI, DisplayPort, EDID)

Device driver development for SOCs

Multithreaded software development

C/C++ programming

Education

Degree in Computer Engineering

Degree in Computer Science

Degree in Electrical Engineering

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 4.7 billion video games and more than 740 million 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 Pokemon. 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

• Architect, design, and implement display driver stack for use with current and future products.


• Develop and refine display software stack to ensure compliance with various display standards and specifications.


• Research and champion new features/technologies capable of being successfully deployed in massively used gaming consoles.

SUMMARY OF REQUIREMENTS

• 5+ years related experience.


• Understanding of display standards and specifications, such as HDMI, DSI, DisplayPort, EDID.


• Experience developing device drivers for SOCs.


• Experience developing multithreaded software.


• Proficient with fundamental computer science data structures and algorithms in C/C++.


• Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science or Electrical Engineering.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

• Knowledge of compositors and image composition pipelines.


• Experience debugging display protocol issues.


• Knowledge of display technologies such as HDR and VRR.

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

This position includes a base salary range of $147,847 - $221,770 annually, potential for a semi-annual discretionary performance bonus, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid time off. Please see our Benefits & Perks page for more benefits information. Fixed term employees are eligible for all listed employee benefits except tuition reimbursement.

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