About the role
Company Overview
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. Nintendo is an equal opportunity employer offering a welcoming and inclusive environment in service to one another, our products, the diverse consumers we represent, and the communities we call home, doing all of this with kindness, empathy, and respect for each other.
Team & Role Description
Nintendo Technology Development’s (NTD) Performance Tools team has a passion for increasing our software performance, optimizing hardware utilization, and helping developers achieve the same on our consoles. We are looking for a highly motivated Software Engineer Intern to join us for the Summer of 2027.
The Opportunity
- Develop new features and enhancements to our performance tools.
What We're Looking For...
- Senior pursuing B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science or Engineering related field
- C++ development experience
- Git experience
Preferred Requirements
- C# development experience
- React development experience
- Linux/Unix experience
Working Conditions & Eligibility
- 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.
Compensation & Benefits
- Pay Range: $45—$45 USD
- This contract position includes the base pay range listed above 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.
Additional Information
At Nintendo, we’re looking for people who support one another, stay curious, and bring thoughtful creativity to their work. You don’t need to match every requirement perfectly, what matters most is your ability to learn, adapt, and collaborate. We value teammates who communicate openly, ask questions, and take initiative to move ideas forward. If you bring care to your craft and a desire to make a positive impact, you’ll find a place here. Come join us and create smiles through unique entertainment experiences.