Robotics Software Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Sep 26, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 8, 2026.
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.