Certification Specialist Job Listing at Nintendo in Redmond, WA (Job ID 240000003S)

Description

Nintendo of America Inc.  

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 billions of video games and hundreds of millions of  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 of America Inc., based in Redmond, Wash., serves as headquarters for Nintendo's operations in the Americas. For more information about Nintendo, please visit the company's website at http://www.nintendo.com.

Nintendo is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a welcoming and inclusive environment in service to one another, our products, the diverse consumers we represent, and the communities we call home. We do all of this with kindness, empathy and respect for each other.

 

    DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

• Coordinates projects and testing activities from planning through launch daily to ensure project direction and coverage
• May edit and proofread bug write-ups to enhance the clarity of bugs and manages organization of bug logs
• Communicates as the primary contact between multiple stakeholders, facilitates transparent flow of information between internal and external partners
• Drives project deadlines by assessing schedule risks, determines mitigating strategies, and collaborates with the global testing teams to plan and identify risks
• Assists with the creation of guideline testing checklists and documentation aligning with our global testing partners
• Provides guidance and training for team members
• Facilitate partner education efforts prior to submission to mitigate challenges and failures
• Fosters business partnerships and looks for opportunities to provide additional high-value services
• Collects data and analyzes information to proactively identify opportunities to improve the quality of service
• Creates, schedules, and leads meetings; presents project data to report on risk and results

Qualifications

SUMMARY OF REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of two years of project leadership experience
• Minimum of three years of QC testing or game programming experience
• Understanding of interaction between software and hardware; programming background preferred
• Understanding of QC checklist, and mitigating market risk
• Understanding of Japanese business culture and etiquette
• Excellent professional communication
• Undergraduate degree in related field, or equivalent combination of experience and education
• Valid passport required

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 a base pay range of $32.45 - $51.92 per hour, potential for a semi-annual discretionary performance bonus, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid time off. Please see our Benefits & Perks page for more benefits information.  #LI-Hybrid

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