Software Engineer (Studio Support)

Nex; United States; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Flexible working hours and vacation policy

Product-driven culture that treasures talents and individual growth

Hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies

Job summary

Nex, located in San Jose, California, is seeking a Software Engineer to develop interactive physical gaming solutions. This hybrid role involves collaborating with external studios, supporting game development from ideation to deployment, and requires hands-on experience with Unity and 3–5 years of software development experience. The company offers a competitive salary between $120,000 and $170,000 and values a product-driven culture focused on individual growth.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with Unity.
• 3–5 years of software development experience.
• Experience maintaining software libraries and/or writing documentation.
• Experience with tooling and automation.

Responsibilities

• Support external studios in implementing games with our technology stack.
• Collaborate with the producer team to ensure smooth delivery of games and content in our pipeline.
• Participate in the pre‑production of new games, including ideation, prototyping, and motion mechanics exploration.
• Identify bottlenecks and pain points for game developers, including designers and engineers.
• Build tools or refine processes to streamline game development from ideation to deployment.

Skills

Hands-on experience with Unity

3–5 years of software development experience

Experience maintaining software libraries and/or writing documentation

Experience with tooling and automation

Job description

At Nex we create interactive physical gaming solutions to bring families closer together.

Location

San Jose, California (Hybrid)

Annual salary

USD 120,000 to USD 170,000

Type

Full-time

Reports to

Director, Developer Experience

The Role

As our Software Engineer, you will help shape the future of interactive physical gaming and realize Nex’s vision: “Create the best motion games for hundreds of millions of people to play on.” You’ll work on both in‑house titles and partner‑created content, supporting the entire content creation process to deliver high‑quality games to our customers.

What You'll Do

• Support external studios in implementing games with our technology stack.
• Collaborate with the producer team to ensure smooth delivery of games and content in our pipeline.
• Participate in the pre‑production of new games, including ideation, prototyping, and motion mechanics exploration.
• Identify bottlenecks and pain points for game developers, including designers and engineers.
• Build tools or refine processes to streamline game development from ideation to deployment.

Must Have

• Hands‑on experience with Unity.
• 3–5 years of software development experience.
• Experience maintaining software libraries and/or writing documentation.
• Experience with tooling and automation.

Should Have

• An obsession with code and product quality.
• A growth mindset, always looking for more.
• Excitement about working in a high‑growth, fast‑paced environment.

Nice to Have

• Experience building and shipping products using Unity.
• A love for staying active and healthy, with a passion for helping others do the same.
• An interest in playing games and excitement about game development.

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.

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.