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.DESCRIPTION OF DUTIESConvert manual tests in various domain areas to automated testsUse automation frameworks both API and UI based in automation effort.Develop, maintain, and improve tests for Nintendo's systemsThis is a development role with automated test creation and infrastructureDebugs code effectively within primary areaResponsible for triage of emerging bug reports, feature requests, and support inquiriesCreate Test Plans to determine strategy, test coverage, and required tooling to ensure high product qualityDrives finding root cause and resolution of defectsSUMMARY OF REQUIREMENTS:3+ years of professional experience in software developmentProficiency in C++ and Python (3+ years)Knowledge of application software design and emerging technologies Knowledge of software testing methodologies and software quality assurance processesExperience with git version control systemBuilding and running software in Windows, Linux and embedded systemsBS in Engineering, Computer Science, or related fieldKnowledge of real-time operating systems (RTOS) is a plusDeveloper knowledge of various computer domains: graphics, multimedia, device I/O is a plusThis position is onsite in Redmond, WA, and not open to remote status at this time. This contract position has a base pay range of $47.03 - $70.55 per hour 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.