How Many People Work at Nintendo? Headcount and Employee Trends

Nintendo employs a workforce of roughly 2,163 people across its global operations in video games, hardware, and entertainment. Recent staffing data shows 67 hires and 45 departures, resulting in modest net expansion and indicating measured growth. The company’s employee base is spread across both corporate functions and technical roles that support game development, hardware engineering, and go-to-market activities.

Engineering is Nintendo’s largest department with 536 employees, accounting for about one quarter of total headcount and underscoring the company’s emphasis on technology and game development. Marketing and Product follows at 412 employees, reflecting the importance of brand positioning and portfolio management. Business Management (333) and Sales and Support (226) provide commercial backbone, while Operations (196) ensures supply-chain and manufacturing support. Finance and Administration (144), Information Technology (72), Human Resources (64), Program and Project Management (44), and a collective "Other" category (136) round out a total of 19 tracked departments. Hiring has been spread across these groups, contributing to steady workforce growth with comparatively low attrition.

Nintendo’s largest talent hub is in Seattle, WA, where 1,226 employees—more than half of the reported workforce—support Nintendo of America’s headquarters and distribution operations. An additional 752 employees are listed under "Other" locations, capturing its global offices including facilities in Japan and Europe. Smaller but notable concentrations appear in New York, NY (42), San Francisco, CA (29), Los Angeles, CA (28), and several cities in Washington state—Everett (25), Kent (18), Issaquah (17), and North Bend (15). This mix illustrates a balance between a dominant Pacific Northwest presence and strategically placed offices that facilitate publishing, retail partnerships, and regional market support.