Engineer, Communication Protocols; NTD

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 Game Cube™, 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.

We are an equal opportunity employer offering a welcoming and inclusive environment in service to one another, our products, and the diverse consumers and communities we call home. For more information about Nintendo, please visit the company’s website at

• Design and develop software for communication protocols.
• Develop new software features and maintain existing software in C and Modern C++.
• Drive architecture design and software implementation.
• Create technical specifications, design documentation, and test plans.
• Communicate and collaborate effectively with other engineers.

• 2-6 years’ experience as a software development engineer.
• Strong C and Modern C++ programming and debugging skills.
• Experience using Git in software development.
• Experience in embedded programming systems, RTOS, and multi-threaded systems.
• Knowledge and experience with software development in Linux environment is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of networking protocols such as IP, TCP, UDP, and QUIC is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of network programming in C, C++, Rust, or Go.
• Knowledge of real-time communication protocols such as WebRTC and MoQT, is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of wireless standards such as 5G, LTE, Bluetooth, and WiFi, is desirable.
• Ability to drive difficult issues to successful completion.
• Effective interpersonal, teamwork, and verbal/written communication skills.
• Diligent, detail-oriented, and willing to take initiative and handle assignments with minimal supervision.
• Able to multi-task in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science.

• Professional experience developing Modern C++ (C++14, C++17, C++20) software for communication protocols.
• Professional experience developing low-level and network programming software.
• Professional experience developing with embedded and multi-threaded systems.

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

This contract position includes the base pay range listed below and is eligible for benefits through the employing agency. Agency benefits include eligibility for medical insurance, employee assistance program, and paid sick leave. All benefits are subject to elections, eligibility requirements, plan and program terms. Benefits offerings will be confirmed at the time of offer by the employing agency, and may differ depending on the employing agency partner.

$56.44—$101.58 USD