Summer 2026 Software Engineer Intern (Game Development)
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Job Location:
San Jose, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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 companys 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 Companys Most Innovative Companies TIMEs 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 FunandIs 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.
The Role
Location:San Jose California (Hybrid)
Salary: USD 30 - USD 40 per hour
Type: Full Time Internship (June 1 2026 - August 31 2026)
As our Software Engineer Intern (Game Development) you will be at the forefront of shaping the future of interactive physical gaming. Youll play a key role in realizing Nexs bold vision - Create the best motion games for hundreds of millions of people to play on - by collaborating with talented engineers artists and designers to push creative boundaries on Nex Playground. Our engineering-driven culture which values ownership and curiosity provides the ideal environment to thrive while helping build our diverse library of games from sports and fitness to music and party titles.
What You Will Bring to the Table
- Craft high-quality physically active gameplay experiences using our proprietary motion engine.
- Contribute directly to production games iterating on features to continuously improve the player experience.
- Brainstorm and prototype on new game ideas by collaborating closely with designers and fellow engineers.
- Participate in knowledge sharing playtesting technical discussions and code reviews.
Should Have
- Solid foundation in software development.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
- A passion for games and a curiosity for what makes them fun.
- Excited to work in a fast paced environment.
- Ready to face new challenges and opportunities.
Nice To Have
- Experience working with Unity.
- Love being active and healthy. Passionate about helping others do the same.
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 inSan Jose California USAandHongKong. Learn more about us at encourage applications even if you dont meet more than 50% of the requirements we believe that experience comes in many forms!
Required Experience:
Intern
Key Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Public Relations
- Google Docs
- Data Collection
- MailChimp
- Microsoft Word
- Dermal Fillers
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Research Experience
- Microsoft Excel
- Adobe Photoshop
- Writing Skills
About Company
Nex is a motion entertainment company that is transforming sedentary activity into active play. We create new experiences that naturally get you moving.
