Sr Software Engineer - Gameplay (NST)

Nintendo of America Inc; Redmond (WA); Hybrid; USD 149,414 - 224,121; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Nintendo of America Inc is seeking a Senior Software Engineer in Gameplay in Redmond, WA. You will lead the implementation of key gameplay features, manage small groups of engineers, and work collaboratively across departments. The position requires 7+ years of experience and a deep understanding of video game development.

This hybrid role requires regular onsite work with a competitive salary range between $149,414 and $224,121, alongside a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 7 or more years of software engineering experience.
• Strong understanding of video game development workflows.
• Proven experience leading and mentoring gameplay engineers.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain clear, portable code.
• Review and optimize code from team members.
• Allocate work and manage performance of team members.

Skills

Programming skills

Code review and optimization

Team leadership

Interactive entertainment methodologies

Education

Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

C/C++/C#

Job description

Senior Software Engineer in Gameplay

As a Senior Software Engineer in Gameplay, you will have a desire for leading the implementation on key gameplay features as well as managing small groups of engineers. You will also have a passion for games and working collaboratively across different departments to implement gameplay features that will surprise and delight players.

Nintendo is an equal opportunity employer.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

• Develops, writes clear, maintainable and portable code, and debugs using the relevant programming languages.
• Reviews and optimizes other engineers’ code.
• Provides effective solutions by applying advanced programming skills and knowledge.
• Provides technical documentation and explanations intended for distribution to other parties.
• Allocates work to other team members and supervises their results.
• Mentors less experienced members of the team.
• Makes recommendations regarding system architectural design, data structures, and algorithm development.
• Manages team members’ performance by setting clear goals and expectations, tracking progress against the goals, ensuring feedback, and addressing performance problems and issues promptly.
• Applies professional expertise to review, analyze and test products under development as a contributing member of a production team to ensure delivery of Nintendo’s high standard of quality and timeliness.

SUMMARY OF REQUIREMENTS

• 7 or more years of software engineering experience in the relevant field.
• Strong all-around programming skills including ability to review and optimize other engineers’ code.
• Strong understanding of core technologies, toolsets, and common workflows for video game development.
• In-depth understanding of interactive entertainment methodologies and production pipelines.
• Advanced knowledge of the relevant programming languages (C/C++/C#).
• Strong preference for experience supervising a team; allocating work, supervising their results, providing clear expectations, and providing coaching and development – to ensure high‑quality execution and successful outcomes.
• Proven experience leading and mentoring other gameplay engineers.
• Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or related field; or equivalent education and experience.

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 hybrid in Redmond, WA. Hybrid positions require regular onsite work following the schedule and guidelines for their division. This position is not open to fully 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: $149,414—$224,121 USD