About the role
Company Overview
Nintendo Technology Development (NTD) is a wholly owned subsidiary based in Redmond, Washington, that creates future hardware/software technology and researches North American-based technologies. Nintendo Co., Ltd. is the worldwide pioneer in the creation of interactive entertainment, manufacturing and nurturing hardware and software for systems like the Nintendo Switch and creating industry icons such as Mario, Donkey Kong, Metroid, Zelda, and Pokémon. Nintendo is an equal opportunity employer offering a welcoming and inclusive environment rooted in kindness, empathy, and respect.
The Opportunity
Nintendo Technology Development’s (NTD) Audio team is seeking a highly motivated and self-starting Software Engineer Intern for the Summer of 2027. This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate with a passion for excellence and a desire to grow in a fast-paced, engineering-focused environment. In this role, you will have complete ownership over a project that integrates directly with the Nintendo audio system on Nintendo Switch 2.
What We're Looking For
- Fluency with computer engineering, embedded systems and operating systems
- Comfortable writing software for a general purpose operating system
- Creative and proactive
- In command of engineering fundamentals: results driven, independent, problem-solver, meticulous
- A rising senior pursuing a BS or MS in Computer Science or Engineering related field
- Comfortable working with AI tooling
- Comfortable reading and writing code by hand
- Ready to learn quickly, ask questions and jump into a small, dynamic team setting
- An effective communicator with strong writing skills
- Available for full-time work during the summer of 2027
Working Conditions & Location
- Location: Onsite in Redmond, WA (not open to remote status at this time).
- Eligibility: Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
Compensation & Benefits
- Pay Range: $45—$45 USD (Contract position)
- Benefits: Eligible for benefits through the employing agency, including:
- Medical insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Paid sick leave
- Note: All benefits are subject to elections, eligibility requirements, plan and program terms, and offerings will be confirmed at the time of offer by the employing agency, differing depending on the employing agency partner.