CONTRACT - Engineer (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 GameCube, 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.

Description Of Duties

• Implement embedded test applications to evaluate device drivers for gaming console.
• Conduct compliance testing and compatibility testing with various 3rd party peripherals.
• Extend testing coverage by scripting on protocol exercisers or test equipment.
• Lead integration test activities with DevOps team, automating tests.
  
  

Summary Of Requirements

• Fluency of C++ programming (C++11 and above) and Python script.
• Ability to develop / modify firmware of a microcontroller.
• Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science or Electrical Engineering.
• Experience with USB Type-C and Power delivery protocol, PCIe bus or NVMe protocol is preferred.
• Experience using real time operating systems (RTOS) is preferred.
  
  

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

Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States to be considered. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

This contract position has a base pay range of $60.89 - $91.34 per hour 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.