Location: Cambridge, MA
Manager: Lead Software Engineer
The Gist
You'll work across the stack — perception, control, behavior, and tooling — to ship features that real people interact with.
What You’ll Do
• Develop and deploy robotics software on real hardware
• Write robust, well-tested code in C++ and Python
• Debug across the stack, from drivers to behaviors
• Collaborate with hardware and animation teams
What We’re Looking For
Must-haves:
• 3+ years writing production robotics or systems software
• Strong C++ and Python skills
• Experience with ROS, real-time systems, or embedded Linux
• BS/MS in CS, Robotics, EE, or equivalent experience
About Us
Dynamic Creatures is a robotics company designing and building interactive character robots for entertainment and hospitality brands. We are creating a new category of mobile characters that move naturally through guest environments, understand the context of an interaction and respond in real time. Dynamic Creatures offers character-based experiences built on Boston Dynamics and other systems, as well as fully original robots created for a specific brand, environment or story. As Boston Dynamics’ official entertainment and hospitality partner, the company works with entertainment companies to develop guest-facing character experiences designed to feel personal, attentive, and memorable. Dynamic Creatures was co-founded by CEO Marc Theermann, former chief strategy officer at Boston Dynamics and a former senior leader at Google, and chief technology officer Farbod Farshidian, a globally recognized robotics researcher and former research leader at the Robotics and AI Institute.
Additional Information
• This role is in-person in Cambridge, MA five days per week.
• Benefits: medical, dental, vision, PTO
• Visa sponsorship may be available for this role.
Skills Required
- 3+ years writing production robotics or systems software
- Strong C++ skills
- Strong Python skills
- Experience with ROS, real-time systems, or embedded Linux
- BS or MS in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience
What We Do
Dynamic Creatures designs and builds mobile, interactive character robots for entertainment and hospitality venues and brands. Its robots are intended to move through guest environments, perceive the context of interactions, and respond in real time. The company combines established robotics platforms with original, custom-designed characters, and develops its SnowJay robotics-AI platform to coordinate movement, perception, and behavior for engaging, guest-facing experiences.
