GPS-Based Mobile Web Game Developer

JOB TITLE: GPS-Based Mobile Web Game Developer — Paid Part-Time Internship

JOB OBJECTIVE

Build a GPS-based location game for Promega's life science research community. Players physically move to campus locations following a radar interface, catch illustrated cards revealing a scientific narrative about cancer proteins, and compete on a real-time leaderboard against other labs and institutions. The prototype is already built and the full technical spec is written — the intern builds the technical platform from a detailed blueprint.

CORE DUTIES

• Build a progressive web app running in any smartphone browser — no native app or App Store submission required. Core features include: GPS spawn triggering within 25 meters of a campus pin, animated card reveal with bioluminescent catch animation, real-time leaderboard showing individual and PI lab rankings, user registration, two separate game instances with independent leaderboards for Texas and Madison deployments, and email or SMS spawn notifications.

• Implement GPS geolocation using the Web Geolocation API with Haversine distance calculation to trigger card catches when a player walks within 25 meters of a hardcoded campus pin location. This is the most critical feature of the pilot.

• Build and deploy the application using React frontend, Supabase backend, and Vercel hosting. Deliver a functional and tested build by October 1, 2026 in preparation for a scientific conference launch on October 13, 2026.

• Support a second game instance deployment at Promega HQ in Madison, Wisconsin in November 2026, and contribute to Season 2 development planning through December 2026.

• Demonstrates inclusion through their own words and actions and is accountable for a safe workspace. Acts with kindness, curiosity and respect for others.

• Embracing and being open to incorporating Promega's 6 Emotional & Social Intelligence (ESI) core principles in daily work.

• Understands and complies with ethical, legal and regulat