CONTRACT - Gameplay Software Engineer II
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A contract gameplay software engineer who develops, writes, tests, debugs, and implements code for assigned game projects, collaborating with senior engineers to meet Nintendo’s quality and delivery standards.
About this role
Nintendo 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.
SUMMARY:
An individual contributor that develops, writes, and debugs specified sections of code for assigned software projects.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
- Develops, writes, tests, debugs, and implements code using the relevant programming languages as part of a larger project, with some direction from senior engineers and above.
- 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.
SUMMARY OF REQUIREMENTS
- 3 or more years of software engineering experience in the relevant field.
- Ability to write clear, maintainable, and portable code.
- Good understanding of core technologies, toolsets, and common workflows for video game development.
- Ability to read and debug other engineers’ code and solve engineering problems in the relevant field.
- Strong knowledge of the relevant programming languages (C/C++/C#).
- Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or related field; or equivalent education and experience.
This position is hybrid in Redmond, WA. Hybrid positions require regular onsite work following the schedule and guidelines for their division. This position is not open to fully 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.
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