Software Engineer (Game Prototype)

Nex is on a mission to help families rediscover the joy of movement. Created by parents for parents, Nex combines technology and play to deliver fun, social, and interactive experiences powered by natural body motion, encouraging kids and adults to move more, play more, and have fun together. Nex Playground, the company’s award-winning active play system, is purpose-built to get families moving year-round, with safety and privacy as core considerations in its intentional design. It is certified kidSAFE+ COPPA compliant and built to support healthy, active play for all ages and abilities.

Nex Playground features a growing library of 50+ experiences, including motion and dance games, fitness and educational experiences, and Nex Originals. Content includes collaborations with partners like Hasbro, Sesame Workshop, and NBCUniversal. Nex has been recognized by Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies, TIME’s Best Inventions, and Parents’ Best Entertainment System for Families, and has earned Red Dot, IDEA, and Core77 international design awards. We encourage you to explore Have Fun and Is Motion Gaming Back?, as they offer a deeper look into our culture, values, and explain how our approach to motion gaming differs from previous generations.

Location: San Jose, California (Hybrid)Annual salary:USD 120,000 to USD 170,000Type: Full-timeReports to: Director, Developer Experience 

The Role

Every great game begins with an idea and is validated through a proof of concept. As ourSoftware Engineer (Game Prototype), you will partner closely with our game design team to explore, iterate on, and refine new and innovative motion mechanics, building prototypes that can evolve into full game productions.

What You'll Do

• Collaborate with our game designers to implement original, engaging gameplay mechanics.
• Build and maintain tools that accelerate rapid prototyping.
• Package and hand off prototypes for production development.
• Share feedback with the R&D team to help us improve our SDKs.

Must Have

• 3+ years of Unity experience.
• A passion for designing and implementing novel, unconventional ideas.
• Strong problem-solving skills and creativity under constraints.

Should Have

• Growth mindset and a constant desire to learn and improve.
• Comfort working in a high-growth, fast-paced environment.

Nice to Have

• A portfolio of previous projects.
• Experience building and shipping Unity products.
• A love of staying active and healthy, with a desire to help others do the same.
• Interest in games and excitement about game development.

We Offer

• Competitive compensation package.
• Flexible working hours and vacation policy.
• Product-driven culture that treasures talents and individual growth.
• Front-row seat and hands-on experience with cutting edge technologies in the evolving gaming field

Nex is located in San Jose, California, USA and Hong Kong. Learn more about us at nex.inc/who-we-are.We encourage applications even if you don’t meet more than 50% of the requirements — we believe that experience comes in many forms!

Nex is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. This policy applies to all individuals at every stage of the employment relationship, including all current and prospective employees, and covers all employment decisions including recruitment, hiring, job assignment, promotion, compensation, benefits, training, discipline and termination.

We are committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment and to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees.