Tools Engineer - Systems (Retro Studios)

Nintendo; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Inclusive company culture

Opportunity for continuous improvement

Job summary

Nintendo's Retro Studios in Austin, Texas, is seeking a seasoned engineer to architect and evolve large-scale systems for innovative game development. The ideal candidate will have 10-15 years of experience in the industry and a history of developing efficient pipelines.

You will provide technical leadership and mentor engineers, ensuring all tools and applications meet high standards for system performance and scalability. Join us at our vibrant studio in a city renowned for its creativity and energy.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years’ experience in game development or related industry.
• History of developing pipelines from initial concept to shipping content.
• Demonstrated ability to leverage clean API-first design principles.

Responsibilities

• Architect and evolve large-scale systems.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to engineers.
• Design, build, and maintain tools for game content creation.

Skills

Game development experience

Pipeline development

API-first design principles

Communication skills

Tools

WPF

Build systems

Job description

RETRO STUDIOS:

Founded in 1998, Retro Studios is a wholly owned subsidiary of Nintendo Co., Ltd., and a powerhouse in game development. Working hand-in-hand with Nintendo, we craft award-winning titles for the company's cutting‑edge platforms, blending innovation, artistry, and gameplay excellence.

Our home base is Austin, Texas, a vibrant city known for its creative energy, live music, stunning natural scenery, and forward‑thinking culture. With year‑round sunshine and endless options for outdoor adventures, Austin offers the perfect backdrop for world‑class developers to stay inspired, balanced, and at the top of their game.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

• Architect and evolve large‑scale systems, defining and driving a clear technical vision and roadmap
• Adapt system designs to changing requirements while maintaining scalability, performance, and stability
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring engineers and setting standards for engineering excellence
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to define requirements, communicate decisions, and deliver effective solutions
• Design, build, and maintain tools, applications, libraries, and plugins for game content creation
• Own the full lifecycle of tools: requirements, implementation, documentation, maintenance, and continuous improvement
• Identify bottlenecks and drive technical solutions to improve workflows and productivity
• Conduct code and technical reviews to ensure quality and identify opportunities for improvement
• Perform technical reviews of current tools and evaluate new technologies for possible use by the team
• Coordinate and estimate work to support planning, execution, and delivery of team commitments
• Contribute hands‑on as an individual contributor while supporting overall project and studio goals

*This job description outlines primary duties and requirements and is not intended to identify all tasks that may be performed; individuals occupying the position may be required to perform other duties. The company may modify job duties from time to time, either in practice or in writing.

SUMMARY OF REQUIREMENTS:

• History of developing pipelines from initial concept to shipping content.
• Demonstrated ability to focus on minimizing redundancy by leveraging clean, API‑first design principles
• Must possess strong communication skills
• 10 - 15 years’ experience in game development or related industry preferred.

PREFERRED:

• A history working with build systems.
• Strong understanding of WPF
• Previous GameDev experience
• Familiarity with build pipelines
• Familiarity with workflow needs of different departments.

Retro Studios 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.