Tools Engineer - User Interface (Retro Studios)

Nintendo; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Nintendo's Retro Studios in Austin, Texas, seeks a developer to enhance Windows PC applications for game content. This role requires proficiency in C# and MVVM patterns, with responsibilities ranging from tool design to collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Ideal candidates will have 2 - 6 years of experience in game development and a strong focus on creating user-friendly interfaces. Retro Studios promotes an inclusive workspace and welcomes diverse candidates.

Qualifications

• 2 - 6 years’ experience in game development or related industry preferred.
• Understanding of UI/UX principles.
• Knowledge of internal WPF implementation details.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and support Windows PC applications for game content creation.
• Design and build new tools and improve existing ones to streamline workflows.
• Collaborate with tool users and engineers to gather requirements.

Skills

Proficiency building Windows desktop applications with C# / WPF

Strong understanding of MVVM patterns

Ability to design intuitive, user-friendly GUIs

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.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and support Windows PC applications and libraries used for game content creation
• Design and build new tools and improve existing ones to streamline workflows and eliminate bottlenecks
• Collaborate with tool users and engineers to gather requirements, identify issues, and deliver effective solutions
• Proactively engage with implementers to surface, document, and address pain points
• Drive full lifecycle of tools: implementation, documentation, maintenance, and continuous improvement
• Quickly learn and navigate unfamiliar codebases with minimal documentation
• Communicate clearly and consistently with cross‑functional teams to ensure alignment and issue resolution
• Ask thoughtful questions and actively contribute to team knowledge sharing and problem solving
• Estimate work and contribute to team iteration planning
• Continuously expand technical knowledge by working across new areas of the toolset
• Contribute as a member of the broader engineering team to meet project and studio commitments

*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

• Proficiency building Windows desktop applications with C# / WPF
• Strong understanding of MVVM patterns
• Ability to design intuitive, user‑friendly GUIs
• 2 - 6 years’ experience in game development or related industry preferred.

Preferred

• Understanding of UI/UX principles
• Knowledge of internal WPF implementation details
• Experience creating new, reusable UI controls
• Previous GameDev experience
• Familiarity with build pipelines
• Familiarity with workflows 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.