Technology Engineer (Retro Studios)

Nintendo • Austin, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Founded in 1998, Retro Studios is a wholly owned subsidiary of Nintendo Co., Ltd., and a powerhouse in game development. Working hand-in-hand with Nintendo, we craft award-winning titles for the company's cutting-edge platforms, blending innovation, artistry, and gameplay excellence. Our home base is Austin, Texas, a vibrant city known for its creative energy, live music, stunning natural scenery, and forward-thinking culture. With year-round sunshine and endless options for outdoor adventures, Austin offers the perfect backdrop for world-class developers to stay inspired, balanced, and at the top of their game.

Requirements

• Strong foundation in C/C++ skills.
• Strong understanding of linear algebra, calculus and 3D mathematics.
• Demonstrable prior work product: Personal projects, game jams, or a portfolio showcasing custom game development or engine work.
• Excellent communication skills and a desire to work in a collaborative environment.
• Strong debugging and analytical skills
• Experience working independently and comfort with self-direction.
• Undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field required, or specific experience with video game programming.
• 0–2 years of professional experience or a strong portfolio demonstrating engine-level systems, tooling, or low-level game technology work.

Nice To Haves

• Experience or familiarity with commercial engines (Unreal Engine or Unity) to understand the differences from proprietary systems.
• Experience with crash dumps and disassembly.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and maintaining core engine subsystems, including rendering, physics, audio, or memory management.
• Maintain existing codebase and support the wider development team in diagnosing problems and coming up with good solutions.
• Research coding techniques and algorithms to keep current technological developments and advancements in the game industry.
• Work with content and engineering partners to identify problems and identify new solutions where required.
• Participate in development, optimization, and debugging of low-level systems like physics, animation, and memory management.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level