Summer 2027 | Software Engineer Intern (Sports & Fitness)

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.

Nex employees may be expected to collaborate with colleagues across different time zones. Depending on the role and location, occasional travel may also be required for company events, external meetings, and other business-related activities.

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Location: San Jose, California (Hybrid)
Salary: USD 30 - USD 40 per hour
Type: Full Time Internship (June 1, 2027 - August 31, 2027)

The Role

We are a passionate team of engineers, designers, and artists building active, camera-based games for Nex Playground. Our products span fitness, character-driven action, family party play, and experimental new formats, including:

• Fitness & training: NexGym, Zumba Fitness Party, Family Fitness Challenge, and Training Ground.
• Party & Action: Kung Fu Panda: Train Like A Master and Copy Cat Deluxe.

As our Software Engineer Intern (Game Development), you will work with the US game development team on production games, content updates, and new prototypes. You will collaborate with experienced engineers, designers, and artists to turn gameplay ideas into responsive motion controls, polished game systems, and fun physical experiences for players of all ages.

What You Will Bring to the Table

• Build high-quality motion-based gameplay experiences using Unity, C#, and Nex's proprietary motion engine.
• Contribute directly to production games and content updates, iterating on features to improve the player experience.
• Brainstorm, prototype, and evaluate new game ideas in close collaboration with designers and fellow engineers.
• Participate in playtesting, technical discussions, knowledge sharing, and code reviews.

Should Have

• Must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program at an accredited college or university.
• Solid foundation in software development and algorithms.
• Passion for games and curiosity about what makes them fun.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Care for users and attention to detail when building products and features.
• Growth mindset and excitement for working in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Have

• Familiarity with Unity and C# is helpful, but not expected at the start; our onboarding includes training for interns who are new to the engine.
• Experience with gameplay systems, motion controls, physics, UI/UX, tools, prototypes, or game jams.
• Interest in fitness, family play, party games, or creative physical gaming experiences.

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 https://www.nexplayground.com/about. 

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.