Nex

Software Engineer (Party Cell)

San Jose, California (Hybrid) · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$100k-$130kDetected 6 days ago

C#AndroidUnityProblem Solving

About the role

You'll work closely with designers and engineers to prototype, iterate, and refine our products from concept to production.

Work closely with designers to scope out new experiences and features and implement it end-to-end.
Develop infrastructure, motion detection gameplay, UI, and support live-ops features
Optimize and polish user experiences to ensure smooth, production-quality gameplay.
Work cross-functionally with designers, product teams, and other engineers to deliver a seamless experience.
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.
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.

3+ years of game development or interactive software engineering experience.
Experience optimising performance and artifact size for mobile (Android) platforms.
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
Experience building user-facing products from scratch and shipping high-quality experiences.
Strong programming skills, preferably with Unity (C#) or similar game engines.
A product-minded approach -you think about the user experience, not just the code.
Bonus: Experience with fitness apps, or at-home fitness solutions.
If you're passionate about blending gaming and fitness to build experiences that make healthy habits fun, we'd love to hear from you!
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We Offer
Flexible working hours and vacation policy.

Competitive compensation package.
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 Playground features a growing library of 50+ experiences, including motion and dance games, fitness and educational experiences, and Nex Originals.

Nex is on a mission to help families rediscover the joy of movement.
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.
Learn more about us at nex.inc/who-we-are.
We are committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment and to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees.

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