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# Senior Business Data Engineer at Nex

- **Company:** Nex
- **Location:** United States
- **Work type:** remote
- **Posted:** 2026-10-20
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-21
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/nex/jobs/5437092008

## 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 Fun](https://www.playthatmovesyou.com/p/have-fun) and [Is Motion Gaming Back?](https://www.playthatmovesyou.com/p/is-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.

Nex employees may be expected to collaborate with colleagues across different time zones. Depending on the role and location, occasional travel may also be required for company events, external meetings, and other business-related activities.

Important Notice: ⚠️ 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: Remote US (Seattle, WA or San Jose, CA preferred) Annual Salary: $140,000 - $170,000 (Final base salary within this range will be determined based on job-related factors, including the candidate’s experience, skills, qualifications, and geographic location) Type: Full-time Reports to: Director, Analytics

## About this Role

Nex’s user base is growing quickly, and the amount of data we’re working with is growing even faster. We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Senior Business Data Engineer to join our Analytics department and help us streamline, future-proof, and automate our reporting processes as well as our data backend as we move into the next phase of the company’s growth.

The ideal candidate for this role loves problem solving and tinkering, and feels the thrill of accomplishment when a long-standing issue or project is resolved. Strong attention to detail and dedicated follow-through are key. If you want to work on a small team, for a growing company, laying down framework that will be used and appreciated by teams across multiple disciplines, we want to hear from you!

Core Responsibilities

- Connect with cross-functional teams: The data environment we’re building will be used by members of the Accounting, Finance, Supply Chain, and Publishing teams, among others. Meet with them and get to know their needs so we can build things they’ll use for years.
- Project Management: Keep track of & prioritize short-term and long-term projects.
- Build & Support: Build new and improved ways for us to access & view data, and see to their steady functioning over time.
- Investigate & Iterate: Keep an eye on how small improvements can be made to improve the cost and reliability of our data pipeline.

Required Qualifications

- 3+ years of experience as a Data Engineer or 5+ years of experience as a Business Intelligence Engineer.
- Experience with the AWS suite of tools and solutions to run a data environment end-to-end.
- Proven ability to work independently, without constant guidance.
- Comfortable working in ambiguous environments that require iteration & investigation.
- Strong track record of working with cross-functional teams across disciplines such as marketing, product, engineering, and finance/accounting.

## Preferred Qualifications

- Experience automating complex datasets, using SQL, Python, or another similar tool.
- Experience with building and maintaining APIs to connect data environments and pull raw data from various sources.
- Previous experience with data environments for digital gaming platforms or subscription services.
- Ability to thrive and create without the use of AI tools as a baseline.

What Sets You Apart

- Creative solutions to complex problems
- Proactive approach to projects
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Experience working with teams from different cultures and backgrounds
- You’re an expert on your own work & can back up your results
- Good-natured and easy to work with

#LI-Remote

## 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 in San Jose, California, USA and Hong Kong. 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.

## About Nex

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Nex creates immersive active-play games and experiences, powered by AI and motion-tracking technology, that transform living rooms into interactive playgrounds.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Series B)
- **Headquarters**: San Jose, California, United States
- **Founded**: 2017
- **Founders**: David Lee (Co-founder & CEO), Reggie Chan (Co-founder), Tony Sung (Co-founder)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry/industries**: Gaming (entertainment), consumer electronics, health & fitness technology
- **Target customers**: B2C families, kids, and adults; also partners with major sports and entertainment brands for co-created experiences
- **Mission or purpose statement**: "Help humanity reconnect with the joy of movement" by making physical activity fun, social, and accessible through play.

## Products & Services
- **[Nex Playground]**: A dedicated console launched December 2023 that uses AI and computer vision to turn a living room into an active play space. Players move their bodies to control games – no controllers required. Includes original sports/fitness titles, educational games, and collaborations with Hasbro and Sesame Workshop.
- **[Active Arcade]**: A mobile app (launched earlier) that uses the phone’s camera to track full-body motion, enabling active games on devices users already own.
- **[Nex Motion Development Kit (MDK)]**: A SDK/API enabling third-party developers to create motion-powered games and experiences for the Nex platform.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available (private company)
- **Key Metric**: Total funding of **$42.0M** raised across 5 rounds (Seed, two Series A, two Series B – latest Series B of $25M in September 2021).
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Backed by "world-class investors across sports, entertainment and gaming" (names not disclosed in available sources). Strong strategic partnerships with **Nike** (co-developing digital experiences), **NBA** (HomeCourt partnership), **Hasbro**, and **Sesame Workshop**.
- **Growth Signals**: Headcount grew **54.8% YoY** to 124 employees (LinkedIn, July 2026). Actively hiring across 50+ open positions (Greenhouse). Recognized as #1 Most Innovative Company (Fast Company), TIME’s Best Inventions, Parents’ Best Entertainment System for Families, and winner of Apple Design Award (for HomeCourt/Active Arcade).

## Competitive Advantages
- **Proprietary motion-tracking technology**: Combines AI, mobile and vision tech to deliver controller-free, full-body gameplay that works in any living room using standard cameras.
- **Strategic brand partnerships**: Exclusive collaborations with Nike, NBA, Hasbro, and Sesame Workshop provide credible content and distribution channels that competitors lack.
- **Award-winning design and innovation**: Multiple industry recognitions validate product quality and user experience (Apple Design Award, Fast Company, TIME).
- **Safety and privacy**: Nex Playground is kidSAFE+ COPPA certified, a strong differentiator for family-focused products.

## Strategic Focus
- **Scaling the Nex Playground ecosystem**: Expanding game library, developer tools (MDK), and international availability.
- **Deepening brand collaborations**: Leveraging partnerships with sports leagues and entertainment IP to drive content and market reach.
- **Global talent acquisition**: Aggressively hiring in engineering, design, operations, and marketing across offices in San Jose, Hong Kong, and remote roles – with a focus on building "small, empowered teams" (cells).

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Emphasizes small, empowered teams ("cells") that own products end-to-end. Values diversity, inclusion, and giving employees freedom to work in ways that suit them ("It's ok to work different"). Mission-driven – "Be Fearless", "Have Fun", "Stay Curious".
- **Remote/Hybrid/Office Policy**: Global, local, and remote – offers flexibility. Some roles are fully remote (USA/Canada, PST hours preferred), some hybrid in San Jose or Hong Kong, and some on-site. The company has hubs in San Jose, Hong Kong, Canada, UK, and other countries.
- **Notable Perks / Engineering Culture**: Opportunity to work on cutting-edge computer vision, AI, embedded systems, and gaming tech. Teams are small and cross-functional, giving engineers direct impact. The company invests in people (dedicated recruiting, career growth). Reviews on LinkedIn show a rating of 3.0/5 (2 reviews) – limited data, but culture emphasis appears strong.

## Sources
1. [nex.inc – Company overview](https://www.nex.inc/)
2. [nex.inc – Who We Are](https://www.nex.inc/who-we-are)
3. [nex.inc – Careers page](https://www.nex.inc/careers)
4. [LinkedIn – Nex Company Profile](https://www.linkedin.com/company/nexinc)
5. [Greenhouse – Jobs at Nex](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/nex)

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