Sr Software Engineer - Gameplay; NST

Overview

Nintendo Software Technology Corporation is a wholly owned subsidiary of Nintendo Co., Ltd., headquartered in Kyoto, Japan, with a base in Redmond, Washington. The studio designs, develops, and delivers high‑quality video games.

As a Senior Software Engineer in Gameplay, you will lead the implementation of key gameplay features and manage small teams of engineers, collaborating across departments to surprise and delight players.

• Develop, write, and maintain clean, portable code and debug using relevant programming languages.
• Review and optimize code written by other engineers.
• Apply advanced programming skills to provide effective solutions.
• Document technical solutions for distribution to stakeholders.
• Allocate work to team members and supervise results.
• Mentor less experienced team members.
• Recommend system architecture, data structures, and algorithm design.
• Manage performance of team members by setting goals, tracking progress, providing feedback, and addressing issues promptly.
• Review, analyze, and test products under development to meet Nintendo’s standards of quality and timeliness.

• 7+ years of software engineering experience in the relevant field.
• Strong programming skills, including code review and optimization.
• In-depth knowledge of core technologies and workflows for video game development.
• Understanding of interactive entertainment methodologies and production pipelines.
• Advanced knowledge of C, C++, or C#.
• Experience supervising a team, allocating work, and coaching for high‑quality execution.
• 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; visa sponsorship is not available.

This position is hybrid in Redmond, WA and requires regular onsite work; fully remote status is not available.

The position includes a base pay range of $149,414—$224,121 USD, potential for a semi‑annual discretionary performance bonus, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid time off.