Intern - IT Software Engineer

About the internship

From the launch of the Nintendo Entertainment System™ more than 30 years ago, Nintendo’s mission has been to create smiles through unique entertainment experiences. Nintendo of America Inc. partners closely with Nintendo Co., Ltd. to bring iconic franchises including Mario™, Donkey Kong™, The Legend of Zelda™, Metroid™, Animal Crossing™, Pikmin™ and Splatoon™ across the Americas through video games, hardware systems, and collaborations on entertainment initiatives like feature films and theme parks.

As a Nintendo of America intern, you will actively contribute to meaningful projects and gain valuable hands-on work experience with a leading company in the entertainment industry. During the program from June through August, your work experience will be enhanced with mentoring, networking opportunities, and exposure to industry leaders from across the company. Whether you are in a technical or non-technical role, you will be part of a team committed to putting smiles on the faces of millions around the world.

Application deadline: December 1, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to Nintendo’s IT team to develop, design and implement internal/external web-based application features.
• Partner closely with the team in a DevOps environment to deliver seamless, end-to-end solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and present work to clients and stakeholders.
• Design technical solutions while supporting the operational requirements and strategic initiatives.

Requirements

• 3.0+ GPA.
• Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university with a graduation conferral date between May 2027 and June 2028.
• Pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, Mathematics, Information Technology, Computer Information System, or related field.
• Preferred programming languages include Java, Python, JavaScript, and TypeScript.
• Familiarity with front-end (e.g., React) and/or back-end (e.g., Spring) frameworks.
• Knowledge of data structures and algorithms.
• Able to articulate technical challenges and solutions effectively.
• Familiarity with software development principles and modern web technologies.
• Understanding of Git and/or other version control systems.
• Familiarity with web APIs and AWS services, such as ECS, Lambda, and DocumentDB.
• Knowledge of UNIX and shell environments, such as Bash and Zsh.
• Adaptable and eager to learn and contribute to a dynamic environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Able to work 40 hours a week onsite throughout the course of the 10-week summer internship between June 14 – August 20.

Schedule & location

This position is 100% onsite in Redmond, WA. The internship runs for 10 weeks between June 14 and August 20, requiring 40 hours per week onsite. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role; applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States.

Pay

$35 per hour.

Benefits

• Paid sick and holiday time.
• Local transit pass.
• Access to onsite fitness center.

Given the limited duration of the role, interns are not eligible for full-time employee benefits such as healthcare or 401(k).