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Nintendo · 6 days ago

Tools Engineer (Retro Studios)

positionAustin, TX
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityEntry Level
date1+ years exp

Nintendo is a leading company in game development through its subsidiary Retro Studios, known for crafting award-winning titles. The Tools Engineer will develop and maintain Windows PC applications and libraries necessary for game content creation while supporting users and participating in code reviews.

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Responsibilities

Develops, maintains, and supports the Windows PC applications and libraries necessary for game content creation
Support users through triage and training in areas they have worked
Participates in code reviews for their work and work of others in areas they exposure
Estimate work as part of team iteration planning
Develops understanding and knowledge through performing work in new areas of the tools
Participates in creating standards, frameworks and libraries for internal tools
May work directly on video game projects as necessary to meet Studio commitments

Qualification

C#Game content developmentObject-oriented design.NET runtimeWPFSQLWCFPythonMaya API/MELUSDHoudiniUser support experienceAnalytical skillsTime-management skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

Proficiency in C#
Exposure to NET runtime including Memory Management and other performance critical behaviors
Experience developing applications and libraries for game content creation
Background in object-oriented design and software engineering methodologies
Effective organization, time-management, analytical and problem-solving skills
Experience in a support organization providing user support
1 year professional or academic experience developing game content tools
Undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field required, or specific experience video game programming
Makes decisions regarding the system architectural design, the data structure and algorithm development, and implementation platform selection

Preferred

WPF, SQL, WCF, Maya API/MEL, Python, and game content tool development
Familiarity with USD, Maya, Houdini, and art-related pipelines

Company

Nintendo

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Nintendo is a Japanese multinational consumer electronics company that develops game consoles. It is a sub-organization of Nintendo Japan.
dateFounded in 1980
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Los Angeles, California, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
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http://nintendo.com

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2025 (7)
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2023 (9)
2022 (10)
2021 (12)
2020 (11)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Satoru Shibata
Chief Executive Officer
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Steve Singer
Vice President
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