Nex

Summer 2027 | Software Engineer Intern (Platform)

Hong Kong Full-time Remote
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Job Description

<div class="content-intro"><p>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.</p>

<p>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 <a class="c-link" href="https://www.playthatmovesyou.com/p/have-fun" target="_blank" data-stringify-link="https://www.playthatmovesyou.com/p/have-fun" data-sk="tooltip_parent">Have Fun</a> and <a class="c-link" href="https://www.playthatmovesyou.com/p/is-motion-gaming-back" target="_blank" data-stringify-link="https://www.playthatmovesyou.com/p/is-motion-gaming-back" data-sk="tooltip_parent">Is Motion Gaming Back?</a>, as they offer a deeper look into our culture, values, and explain how our approach to motion gaming differs from previous generations.</p>

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<p style="margin: 0;"><strong>Important Notice:</strong> ⚠️ To protect yourself from recruitment scams, please note that Nex communicates through official company emails ending in <strong>@nex.inc</strong>. If you receive a suspicious email or message, please do not respond and report it immediately to us.</p>

</div></div><p><strong>Location: Hong Kong</strong><br><strong>Type: Full Time Internship (June 1, 2027 - August 31, 2027)</strong></p>

<h3>The Role</h3>

<p>Help build the technology behind Nex Playground—where games, computer vision, consumer hardware, and cloud services come together to get families moving.</p>

<p>The Platform Software Engineering (PSWE) team owns the core platform powering every Playground experience. As a Platform Software Engineer Intern, you’ll own a meaningful project, make real technical decisions, and ship software with visible impact. A dedicated mentor and engineers across the Nex team will support you from design through launch.</p>

<h3>What You'll Build</h3>

<p>Your project will match your strengths and interests while solving a real team need. You may:</p>

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<li>Ship a new capability for PlayOS, Play Services, or the cloud platform.</li>

<li>Build an API, service, developer tool, or delivery automation used by other teams.</li>

<li>Improve performance and reliability using testing, logs, metrics, and telemetry.</li>

<li>Debug problems across device, network, backend, and cloud boundaries.</li>

<li>Take your work from idea to launch: design, build, test, document, and measure it.</li>

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<h3>Should Have</h3>

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<li>Must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program at an accredited college or university.</li>

<li>Pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related field.</li>

<li>Strong programming fundamentals, problem-solving skills, and a learning mindset.</li>

<li>Experience with at least one language or runtime such as Kotlin/Java, C/C++, Go, Python, TypeScript/Node.js.</li>

<li>Clear communication, collaboration, and care for software quality.</li>

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<h3>Nice To Have</h3>

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<li>Experience with Android, Linux, embedded systems, or device software.</li>

<li>Familiarity with backend services, APIs, databases, distributed systems, or Google Cloud Platform.</li>

<li>Exposure to CI/CD, containers, release automation, monitoring, testing, or performance optimization.</li>

<li>Genuine interest in building platform software that connects devices, cloud services, and player experiences.</li>

<li>Curiosity about one or more of these areas: Android or embedded systems, backend and distributed systems, developer infrastructure, games, or technology that helps people be active together.</li>

<li>Enthusiasm for learning across technical boundaries and understanding how a feature works end to end.</li>

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<h3>Why You’ll Love This Internship</h3>

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<li>Real Ownership: Ship a production-ready project—not a throwaway intern exercise.</li>

<li>Dedicated Mentorship: Learn through regular 1:1s, design reviews, debugging, and code feedback.</li>

<li>Broad Exposure: See how device software, cloud services, infrastructure, privacy, and security work together.</li>

<li>Future Opportunity: High-performing interns may be considered for a full-time role at Nex.</li>

</ul><div class="content-conclusion"><h3><strong class="bold-text-2">We Offer</strong></h3>

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<li class="list-item-16">Competitive compensation package.</li>

<li class="list-item-23">Flexible working hours and vacation policy.</li>

<li class="list-item-23">Product-driven culture that treasures talents and individual growth.</li>

<li class="list-item-23">Front-row seat and hands-on experience with cutting edge technologies in the evolving gaming field</li>

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<p>Nex is located in <strong>San Jose, California, USA</strong> and <strong>Hong Kong</strong>. Learn more about us at <a href="https://www.nexplayground.com/about">https://www.nexplayground.com/about</a>. <br><br>We encourage applications even if you don’t meet more than 50% of the requirements — we believe that experience comes in many forms!</p>

<p data-start="274" data-end="661">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.</p>

<p data-start="667" data-end="811">We are committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment and to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees.</p></div>

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Summer 2027 | Software Engineer Intern (Platform) role at Nex involve?

The Summer 2027 | Software Engineer Intern (Platform) position at Nex in Hong Kong is a full-time role. <div class="content-intro"><p>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.

What skills are required for Summer 2027 | Software Engineer Intern (Platform) at Nex?

Key skills for this role include: Python, Java, Typescript, GO, C++, Kotlin, Node.Js, Google Cloud, CI/CD, RDS.

What is the salary for Summer 2027 | Software Engineer Intern (Platform) at Nex?

The salary for this position is not publicly listed. You can negotiate during the interview process. Check Glassdoor or Levels.fyi for estimates.

Is the Summer 2027 | Software Engineer Intern (Platform) position at Nex remote or on-site?

This position is Remote. You can work from anywhere, subject to the employer's remote work policy.

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About This Role

Summer 2027 | Software Engineer Intern (Platform) at Nex is a full-time devops & cloud position in Hong Kong. Key skills include Python, Java, Typescript, GO, C++, Kotlin, Node.Js, Google Cloud. Education: Master's Degree preferred.

This role is classified as remote and is suitable for intern-level professionals. Ghost Score 15/100 (Probably Active) indicates this listing is probably active with recent employer engagement.

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