Nintendo · 23 hours ago
Sr Software Engineer - Gameplay (NST)
Redmond, WA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$149K/yr - $224K/yr
7+ years expNintendo Software Technology Corporation, based in Redmond, Washington, is a subsidiary of Nintendo Co., Ltd. They are seeking a Senior Software Engineer in Gameplay to lead the implementation of key gameplay features and manage small teams of engineers. The role involves developing code, mentoring team members, and ensuring high standards of quality in game development.
Consumer ElectronicsGamingMobileVideo Games
Responsibilities
Develops, writes clear, maintainable and portable code, and debugs using the relevant programming languages
Reviews and optimizes other engineers’ code
Provides effective solutions by applying advanced programming skills and knowledge
Provides technical documentation and explanations intended for distribution to other parties
Allocates work to other team members and supervises their results
Mentors less experienced members of the team
Makes recommendations regarding system architectural design, data structures, and algorithm development
Manages team members’ performance by setting clear goals and expectations, tracking progress against the goals, ensuring feedback, and addressing performance problems and issues promptly
Applies professional expertise to review, analyze and test products under development as a contributing member of a production team to ensure delivery of Nintendo’s high standard of quality and timeliness
Qualification
Required
7 or more years of software engineering experience in the relevant field
Strong all-around programming skills including ability to review and optimize other engineers' code
Strong understanding of core technologies, toolsets, and common workflows for video game development
In-depth understanding of interactive entertainment methodologies and production pipelines
Advanced knowledge of the relevant programming languages (C/C++/C#)
Proven experience leading and mentoring other gameplay engineers
Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or related field; or equivalent education and experience
Preferred
Strong preference of experience supervising a team; allocating work, supervising their results, providing clear expectations, and providing coaching and development – to ensure high-quality execution and successful outcomes
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
401(k)
Paid time off
Company
Nintendo
Nintendo is a Japanese multinational consumer electronics company that develops game consoles. It is a sub-organization of Nintendo Japan.
1001-5000 employees
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