Principal Software Engineer

Company: Nintendo of America Inc
Location: Redmond
Posted on: January 8, 2022

Job Description:

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 Pok--mon. A wholly owned subsidiary, Nintendo of America Inc., based in Redmond, Wash., serves as headquarters for Nintendo's operations in the Americas. For more information about Nintendo, please visit the company's website at http://www.nintendo.com . DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

• Partners with IT management to define technology roadmaps and strategy and recommends solutions that may have significant impact to the organization.
• As a recognized expert in key technologies and processes, assesses and recommends available technologies for strategic future looking purposes
• Develop and modify the most complex of technology systems, addressing functional, performance, security, quality, operations and monitoring needs
• Create and reviews detailed test scenarios, performance models, and leads testing and analysis of results.
• Applies significant expertise, creativity and latitude to design and deliver software
• Creates formal networks with key contacts outside own area of expertise that may also include senior leaders within Nintendo of America, Inc. (NOA) and employees from Nintendo Company, Ltd. (NCL) and subsidiaries
• Document and reviews technology changes through appropriate change control.
• Requires a unique knowledge and expertise of software development practices, including the research of current and evolving engineering trends, approaches, technologies and techniques. May be sought out by industry peers and colleagues for advice.
• Ensures work is completed in such a way to comply with established compliance and other internal control requirement.
• Coordinates priorities with IT Management and provides instruction for others on day-to-day work (i.e. team lead) and is tasked with determining methods and procedures on new assignments
• Provides support and troubleshooting of prior developed technology solutions and recommends effective refactoring when needed SUMMARY OF REQUIREMENTS
  • Minimum of 10 years of related experience in various software development technologies patterns and practices.
  • Wide-ranging experience and unique knowledge, including proven experience leading work on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors.
  • Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science/Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Post-graduate coursework or advanced professional training and presentation is expected We are an equal opportunity employer -of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans....valuing diversity---celebrating strengths.

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