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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # (Senior) Developer Support Engineer - **Company:** Nintendo - **Location:** Frankfurt am Main, Germany - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), C++ (Programming Language), Profiling, DirectX (Software), Game Engine, OpenGL, Real Time Systems, HLSL, Information Technology, Unreal Engine - **Published:** September 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.de/details/5875744568 ## About the Role * University degree in Computer Science or comparable qualification * Strong C++ programming skills, ideally in performance-critical or low-level systems * Experience in graphics programming and CPU/GPU optimization, including profiling and performance analysis of real-time applications * Solid understanding of rendering pipelines, shader development, and hardware-level performance considerations * Familiarity with modern graphics APIs such as Vulkan (SPIR-V), DirectX (HLSL), and/or OpenGL, and the ability to work with or quickly adapt to proprietary SDKs and graphics APIs * Strong communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain complex technical topics to developers * Willingness to travel for business within Europe and occasionally internationally (e.g., US, Japan) * Fluent written and spoken English language skills; Japanese language proficiency would be an advantage * Background in the games industry, ideally in graphics or optimization-focused roles would be a plus * Experience with game engines such as Unreal Engine or Unity is a plus Please bear in mind that it might be a Senior position depending on your professional experience. Are you interested? We look forward to receiving your application in English, including your earliest possible starting date and salary expectation., * University degree in Computer Science or comparable qualification * Strong C++ programming skills, ideally in performance-critical or low-level systems * Experience in graphics programming and CPU/GPU optimization, including profiling and performance analysis of real-time applications * Solid understanding of rendering pipelines, shader development, and hardware-level performance considerations * Familiarity with modern graphics APIs such as Vulkan (SPIR-V), DirectX (HLSL), and/or OpenGL, and the ability to work with or quickly adapt to proprietary SDKs and graphics APIs * Strong communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain complex technical topics to developers * Willingness to travel for business within Europe and occasionally internationally (e.g., US, Japan) * Fluent written and spoken English language skills; Japanese language proficiency would be an advantage * Background in the games industry, ideally in graphics or optimization-focused roles would be a plus * Experience with game engines such as Unreal Engine or Unity is a plus Please bear in mind that it might be a Senior position depending on your professional experience. ## Description * Respond to technical support inquiries from third-party developers, ensuring timely and high-quality assistance * Investigate complex technical issues and provide effective solutions, including deep analysis of performance and system behavior * Support developers with GPU and CPU optimization on Nintendo platforms, including profiling, performance analysis, and best-practice guidance * Develop sample code, tools, and technical documentation (e.g., whitepapers, guidelines) to enable and educate developers * Collaborate with internal teams (e.g., SDK, hardware, and tools teams) to resolve issues and improve developer experience * Represent Nintendo of Europe at industry events, participate in technical discussions with external partners, and respond to developer inquiries ## Related Videos - [Profiling Symfony & PHP apps with Blackfire](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/265-profiling-symfony-php-apps-with-blackfire) - [Why Your Best Mediors Never Become Seniors (And How to Fix It)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2108-why-your-best-mediors-never-become-seniors-and-how-to-fix-it) - [Enhancing Workload Security in Kubernetes](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/356-enhancing-workload-security-in-kubernetes) - [Navigating the Corporate Jungle: Life as a Developer in a large Company](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/621-navigating-the-corporate-jungle-life-as-a-developer-in-a-large-company) - [Local Candidates vs International Talent - Building the Very Best Dev Team](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1067-local-candidates-vs-international-talent-building-the-very-best-dev-team) - [Minimising the Carbon Footprint of Workloads](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1198-minimising-the-carbon-footprint-of-workloads) ## Related Articles - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [Software Developer Salary in Germany [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/194-software-developer-salary-in-germany-2023) - [Backend Developer Salary in Germany [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/196-backend-developer-salary-in-germany-2023) - [Fullstack developer salary in Germany [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/197-fullstack-developer-salary-in-germany-2023) - [Frontend Developer Salary in Germany [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/195-frontend-developer-salary-in-germany-2023) - [Find a Developer Job: 12 Best Job Sites For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/165-find-a-developer-job-12-best-job-sites-for-developers)