Summer 2027 | Software Engineer Intern (Developer Experience)

Nex (Playground); Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 100,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Hands-on learning

Product-driven culture

Cutting-edge tech experience

Job summary

Nex Playground in Hong Kong is seeking a Software Engineer intern (Developer Experience) to build tools and libraries for game development on Nex Playground. You will collaborate with game engineers to push boundaries and unlock new possibilities.

You are currently enrolled in a degree program with a solid foundation in software development and strong communication skills. Experience with Unity, Android, or webapp stacks is a plus.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program.
• Solid foundation in software development.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ready to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Nice to have: Unity, Android, webapp development (ReactJS/NodeJS/Python, GCP).

Responsibilities

• Build tools to streamline game development, from brainstorming to deployment.
• Collaborate with game engineers to push boundaries on Nex Playground.
• Work with producers to ensure smooth delivery of games and contents.
• Explore new technologies and refine processes to improve developer experience.

Skills

Software fundamentals

Communication skills

Collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Enrollment in degree program

Tools

Unity

Android

ReactJS

NodeJS

Python

GCP

Job description

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 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.

To protect yourself from recruitment scams, please note that Nex communicates through official company emails ending in @nex.inc. If you receive a suspicious email or message, please do not respond and report it immediately to us.

Location: Hong Kong
Type: Full Time Internship (June 1, 2027 - August 31, 2027)

The Role

The Developer Experience (DX) team focuses on optimizing game development and publishing. As our Software Engineer intern (Developer Experience), you will help build tools and libraries that help internal and external developers to make games on Nex Playground. You will collaborate with game engineers to help push the boundaries and unlock new possibilities on Nex Playground.

What You Will Bring to the Table

• Understand bottlenecks and pain points of game developers, including designers and fellow engineers.
• Build tools to streamline game developments, from brainstorming, development to deployment.
• Collaborate with our producer team to ensure smooth delivery of games and contents in our content pipeline.
• Help push the boundaries through active exploration, refinement of processes, and adoption of new technologies.

Should Have

• Must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program at an accredited college or university.
• Solid foundation in software development.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Excited to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ready to face new challenges and opportunities.

Nice To Have

• Experience working with Unity.
• Experience with Android development.
• Experience with webapp development, such as ReactJS / NodeJS / Python / Google Cloud Platform.
• Enthusiastic about games, or feeling excited about game development.
• 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 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.