About the role#
As a Software Engineer Intern for our Sports and Fitness team, you will help shape the future of interactive physical gaming. You will work alongside engineers, artists, and designers to build games for the Nex Playground system. This role focuses on creating motion-based experiences that encourage active play for families.
What you'll do#
- Build high-quality, physically active gameplay using our proprietary motion engine.
- Contribute directly to production games and iterate on features to improve the player experience.
- Brainstorm and prototype new game concepts with designers and fellow engineers.
- Participate in playtesting, technical discussions, and code reviews to share knowledge with the team.
What you'll need#
- A solid foundation in software development.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
- A passion for games and curiosity about what makes them fun.
- Readiness to face new challenges and work in a busy environment.
- Experience working with Unity.
- A love for being active and helping others stay healthy.
- Enrollment in a Computer Science or Computer Engineering program.
Location & details#
- Location: San Jose, California.
- Modality: Hybrid.
- Term: Summer 2027 (June 1 to August 31).
- Status: Full-time, paid internship.
- Note: Sponsorship is not available for this role.
About Nex
Nex is an entertainment company based in San Jose, California. Founded in 2017, the firm develops interactive content and hardware for families. Its primary product is the Nex Playground console, which uses vision and motion technology to create physical games. The company employs between 51 and 200 people.
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