Software Engineer — Connected Play

Nex is a company that helps families rediscover the joy of movement through its award-winning active play system, Nex Playground. As a Software Engineer — Connected Play, you will help implement secure, real-time multiplayer features to transform single-device hits into shared experiences that connect living rooms.

Requirements

• Implement real-time multiplayer features, ensuring physics, scores, and player movements are synchronized accurately across devices.
• Implement safety-first networking features.
• Refactor single-player codebases, adapting existing game logic to support multiplayer without breaking the original "game feel."
• Solve gameplay networking challenges, such as smoothing out jittery movement (interpolation) and optimizing bandwidth for average Internet connections.
• Collaborate with Game Artists to ensure visual effects and animations sync perfectly for every player.
• Collaborate with the Developer Experience Team, acting as the primary user of their SDKs and providing feedback to help improve the developer experience.

Benefits

• 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