Nintendo Hiring Switch 2 Home Menu Role, Fans Want Themes

Nintendo is reportedly hiring for a role tied directly to the Nintendo Switch 2’s Home Menu, and the announcement is already sparking a specific fan request: themes for the console’s Home screen. The job posting points to work spanning the Home Menu, the eShop, Nintendo Account services, and even smartphone-related services.

What Nintendo is hiring for

Nintendo has published job requirements for a position titled Product Manager (Nintendo Switch 2 Home Menu, eShop, Nintendo Account Services, Smartphone Services).
The role is listed as located in Kyoto.
The posting was shared by Nintendo through its own social channels and its official Japanese website.

Why fans think it matters for Home Menu themes

The immediate reaction from players is centered on the Home Menu itself—specifically, adding customization options such as themes.

Fans have started asking that the new team involved with the Home Menu also provide themes for the Nintendo Switch 2.
One social-media post dated March 30, 2026 expresses the sentiment in a straightforward way: “I just ask them to put themes on the console.”

Job scope extends beyond the Home Menu

While the fan focus is on Home Menu themes, the job title suggests the work spans multiple Nintendo services rather than only the Home screen interface.

The responsibilities referenced in the title include the Nintendo Switch 2 Home Menu.
It also explicitly includes the eShop.
Nintendo Account services are part of the scope.
The role further mentions smartphone services, indicating broader ecosystem involvement.