Quick Job Search
Keywords:
Company Name:
Job Type:
Location:
Job Seeker Tools
• Latest Jobs
• Job Seeker Tools
• Your Saved Jobs
• Build Your Professional Profile
Members Get Hired!
HBCU CONNECT Member Senita Gill Hired by Intel at a Recent Hiring Event Hosted by HBCU CONNECT.
Similar Jobs
Providence
Early Childhood Teacher-Per Diem in Seattle, WA
Customs and Border Protection
Customs and Border Protection Officer - Experienced in Vancouver, WA
Providence
Certified Nursing Assistant - Progressive Care in Spokane, WA
PetSmart
Pet Groomer in Silverdale, WA
Swedish Health Services
Care Manager RN in Edmonds, WA
Providence
Medical Assistant Certified (MA-C) - Urgent Care in Redmond, WA
Nintendo of America
Sr. Technical Localization Quality Specialist - Japanese in Redmond, WA
Featured Employers
CONTRACT - Engineer, Communication Protocols (NTD)
Company: Nintendo of America
Location: Redmond, WA
Employment Type: Contract
Date Posted: 01/31/2026
Job Categories: Arts, Entertainment, and Media, Computers, Software, Engineering, Information Technology, Legal, Manufacturing and Production, Telecommunications, Video Game Development
Job Description
CONTRACT - Engineer, Communication Protocols (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.

We are an equal opportunity employer offering a welcoming and inclusive environment in service to one another, our products, and the diverse consumers and communities we call home. For more information about Nintendo, please visit the company’s website at https://www.nintendo.com/. 

 

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

  • Design and develop software for communication protocols.
  • Develop new software features and maintain existing software in C and Modern C++.
  • Drive architecture design and software implementation.
  • Create technical specifications, design documentation, and test plans.
  • Communicate and collaborate effectively with other engineers.
SUMMARY OF REQUIREMENTS:
  • 2-6 years’ experience as a software development engineer.
  • Strong C and Modern C++ programming and debugging skills.
  • Experience using Git in software development.
  • Experience in embedded programming systems, RTOS, and multi-threaded systems.
  • Knowledge and experience with software development in Linux environment is highly desirable.
  • Strong knowledge of networking protocols such as IP, TCP, UDP, and QUIC is highly desirable.
  • Knowledge of network programming in C, C++, Rust, or Go.
  • Knowledge of real-time communication protocols such as WebRTC and MoQT, is highly desirable.
  • Knowledge of wireless standards such as 5G, LTE, Bluetooth, and WiFi, is desirable.
  • Ability to drive difficult issues to successful completion.
  • Effective interpersonal, teamwork, and verbal/written communication skills.
  • Diligent, detail-oriented, and willing to take initiative and handle assignments with minimal supervision.
  • Able to multi-task in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
  • BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

  • Professional experience developing Modern C++ (C++14, C++17, C++20) software for communication protocols.
  • Professional experience developing low-level and network programming software.
  • Professional experience developing with embedded and multi-threaded systems
This position is onsite in Redmond, WA, and not open to 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.

 

 

Pay range:
$56.44—$101.58 USD
Contact Information
Contact Name:
Company Name: Nintendo of America
Contact Email:
Website: https://careers.nintendo.com/?gh_ji...
Company Description:
Nintendo is a global leader in interactive entertainment, creating memorable experiences through iconic franchises like Mario, Zelda, and Pokemon. We are committed to putting smiles on the faces of everyone we touch.
Please visit our employer showcase!
Apply Now | Forward Job to a Friend | More Jobs From This Employer
Featured Jobs & Internships

State of Connecticut - Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection
Qualified Craft Worker (HVACR) at the State of Connecticut - accepting applications through 2/17/26 in Meriden , CT

William and Flora Hewlett Foundation
Racial Justice Initiative Director - William + Flora Hewlett Foundation in Menlo Park, CA

State of Connecticut - Dept. of Mental Health & Addiction Services
Director Of Nursing 1 - Apply by 2/20/26! in New Haven, CT, CT

State of Connecticut
Maintainer in Danbury, CT

State of Connecticut
Executive Residence Attendant in Hartford, CT

Fairfax County Government
Director, Human Rights and Equity Programs in Fairfax, VA

State of Connecticut, Executive Branch
Supervising Clinician - Apply by 2/23/2026 in Bridgeport, CT

State of Connecticut
CVH Chief Operating Officer in Middletown, CT

State of Connecticut
Staff Attorney 2 in Hartford, CT

State of Connecticut
Supervising Clinician in New Haven, CT

Maximus
PR, Communications and Marketing Intern in Mclean, VA

Maximus
Product Manager Intern in Princeton, NJ

Meals on Wheels America
Individual Giving Associate in Arlington, VA

Meals on Wheels America
Mid-Level Giving Manager in Arlington, VA

State of Connecticut, Executive Branch
Medical Records Supervisor 1 in Waterbury, CT
Subscribe!
  • View Past Email Announcements
  • View Past Weekly E-Newsletters
    • HBCU CONNECT
    Follow Us!