Software Engineer for HW (Gaming Hardware)

Location: In-person in Bellevue, WA, USA

Company

Valve develops gaming hardware and software products, including Steam Deck and Valve Index.

What you will do

• Develop software in C/C++ for gaming hardware.
• Work with Linux and embedded operating systems and develop firmware.
• Build technologies for controllers, haptics, gaming inputs, and low-latency wireless communication.
• Develop low-latency video streaming technologies for VR and 2D gaming.
• Work with hardware interfaces including cameras, IMUs, audio, USB, and mixed-signal systems.
• Contribute to core VR technologies such as tracking, optical calibration, and display customization.

Requirements

• Strong software engineering ability relevant to gaming hardware.
• Experience or expertise in one or more of the listed areas, including C/C++, Linux, embedded operating systems, firmware, gaming inputs, wireless technologies, video streaming, hardware interfaces, or VR technologies.
• Specific credentials or qualifications are not generally required.

Culture & Benefits

• Work in person with experts across multiple disciplines.
• Groups determine how to use 100% of their time.
• Flexible scheduling and a work environment supporting families and domestic partnerships.
• Health insurance, a 401(k) employer match, vacation, and family leave.
• On-site health and efficiency amenities, fertility and adoption assistance, and child care reimbursement during interviews.

Hiring process

• Apply through Valve’s job application page.
• Valve is not actively filling a specific headcount target and is continuously considering talented candidates.