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Senior Video Game Software Engineer Jobs in Seattle, WA

Nintendo

Sr Software Engineer - Gameplay (NST)

Redmond, WA · On-site +1

$137K - $180K/yr

As a Senior Software Engineer in Gameplay, you will have a desire for leading the implementation on ... Strong understanding of core technologies, toolsets, and common workflows for video game ...

Nintendo

CONTRACT - Gameplay Software Engineer

Redmond, WA · On-site

$53 - $79/hr

... from senior engineers and above. * Applies professional expertise to review, analyze and test ... Good understanding of core technologies, toolsets, and common workflows for video game development.

SA Technologies Inc.

Senior Video Engineer II

Everett, WA · On-site

$115K - $158K/yr

Senior Video Engineer II Location: EVERETT, WA Duration: 6 Months Roles and responsibilities Surveillance of video broadcast network and equipment within the VHO Surveillance of video hardware that ...

The Walt Disney Company

Senior Software Engineer

Seattle, WA · On-site

$139K - $183K/yr

Media Engineering handles audio, video, and metadata content from ingest through publish - for ... Our team is responsible for playback across many devices including browsers, televisions, gaming ...

Ten4

Senior Software Engineer - VR/Virtual Reality

Seattle, WA · On-site +1

$139K - $183K/yr

Ten4 works with some of the best ad agencies, start-ups, production studios, and video game shops ... Developers and Engineers who want to solve challenging Virtual Reality problems * Inventive and ...

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Infographic showing various Senior Video Game Software Engineer job openings in Seattle, WA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 85% Full Time, 9% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 88% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $163,070 per year, or $78.4 per hour.

Sr Software Engineer - Gameplay (NST)

Nintendo of America Inc

Redmond, WA • On-site

$149.41 - $224.12/hr

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Senior Software Engineer in Gameplay

As a Senior Software Engineer in Gameplay, you will have a desire for leading the implementation on key gameplay features as well as managing small groups of engineers. You will also have a passion for games and working collaboratively across different departments to implement gameplay features that will surprise and delight players.

Nintendo is an equal opportunity employer.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
  • Develops, writes clear, maintainable and portable code, and debugs using the relevant programming languages.
  • Reviews and optimizes other engineers’ code.
  • Provides effective solutions by applying advanced programming skills and knowledge.
  • Provides technical documentation and explanations intended for distribution to other parties.
  • Allocates work to other team members and supervises their results.
  • Mentors less experienced members of the team.
  • Makes recommendations regarding system architectural design, data structures, and algorithm development.
  • Manages team members’ performance by setting clear goals and expectations, tracking progress against the goals, ensuring feedback, and addressing performance problems and issues promptly.
  • Applies professional expertise to review, analyze and test products under development as a contributing member of a production team to ensure delivery of Nintendo’s high standard of quality and timeliness.
SUMMARY OF REQUIREMENTS
  • 7 or more years of software engineering experience in the relevant field.
  • Strong all-around programming skills including ability to review and optimize other engineers’ code.
  • Strong understanding of core technologies, toolsets, and common workflows for video game development.
  • In-depth understanding of interactive entertainment methodologies and production pipelines.
  • Advanced knowledge of the relevant programming languages (C/C++/C#).
  • Strong preference for experience supervising a team; allocating work, supervising their results, providing clear expectations, and providing coaching and development – to ensure high‑quality execution and successful outcomes.
  • Proven experience leading and mentoring other gameplay engineers.
  • Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or related field; or equivalent education and experience.

Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States to be considered. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

This position is hybrid in Redmond, WA. Hybrid positions require regular onsite work following the schedule and guidelines for their division. This position is not open to fully remote status at this time.

This position includes the base pay range listed below, potential for a semi-annual discretionary performance bonus, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid time off. Pay Range: $149,414—$224,121 USD

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