About The Company
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.
Recognized for innovation, Nex has been featured in Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies, TIME’s Best Inventions, and Parents’ Best Entertainment System for Families. The company has earned multiple international design awards including Red Dot, IDEA, and Core77. Its content library includes over 50 experiences, such as motion and dance games, fitness, educational activities, and collaborations with renowned partners like Hasbro, Sesame Workshop, and NBCUniversal. Nex’s approach to motion gaming emphasizes safe, inclusive, and engaging play that appeals to the whole family. For a deeper understanding of our culture and values, explore our insights in "Have Fun" and "Is Motion Gaming Back?".
About The Role
We are seeking a talented and proactive Frontend Developer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be instrumental in shaping how our customers discover and engage with our products. You will take ownership of our entire marketing site stack, including frontend development, CMS integration, analytics, backend services, and deployment processes. Your expertise will directly influence the user experience, ensuring it is engaging, fast, and reliable. The role offers a unique opportunity to work closely with designers, marketers, and leadership, providing visibility and impact through your work. You will be responsible for delivering high-quality web experiences that drive customer acquisition and retention, while continuously improving performance and scalability. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, value craftsmanship, and want your work to make a tangible difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.
Qualifications
- Proven experience in TypeScript, React, and Next.js (or similar frameworks like SvelteKit)
- Strong understanding of full-stack development, including CMS platforms such as Sanity or Contentful
- Experience with APIs, backend services, and analytics integrations
- Knowledge of performance optimization and user experience best practices
- Experience developing and maintaining design systems and component libraries
- Ability to write reliable, testable, and maintainable code
- Experience collaborating with non-engineering teams such as marketing, design, and stakeholders
- Familiarity with deployment, monitoring, and observability tools
- Comfort with AI-assisted development tools and version control systems
Responsibilities
- Own and evolve the full marketing site stack, including frontend, CMS, backend services, analytics, and deployment pipelines
- Lead development of customer-facing products and commerce tools, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance user engagement and conversion
- Partner with Design, Marketing, and Publishing teams to deliver compelling content experiences and run data-driven experiments
- Build and maintain integrations with third-party APIs and external services to support internal workflows
- Focus on performance optimization, ensuring fast load times and smooth interactions across all devices
- Develop and maintain a scalable Web Design System and reusable component libraries
- Implement testing, monitoring, and observability practices to ensure reliability and stability of web applications
- Translate creative visions into technical solutions, balancing user needs with technical feasibility
- Continuously seek opportunities to improve code quality, user experience, and development processes
Benefits
- Competitive annual salary range of $115,000 - $145,000
- Flexible working hours and vacation policies to support work-life balance
- Opportunity to work in a product-driven culture that values talent, innovation, and personal growth
- Hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies in the evolving gaming and active play industry
- Remote work flexibility within USA and Canada
- Participation in a company recognized for its innovation and design excellence
Equal Opportunity
Nex is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and gender identity), 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. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to contribute to our shared success. This policy applies to all stages of employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, and training.
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