Software Engineer

Midnight Mansion’s mission is to bring more delight into the world. We design, engineer, fabricate, and install immersive, in-person experiences - building anything from special exhibits to interactive pieces that blend creative technology, mechanical systems, lighting and sound, and special effects. From early prototypes to final install, we manage the full build and bring ambitious ideas into the real world. The Role This position will involve writing and designing software for our flagship in-person venue. The role is full-time and in-person. Responsibilities Will Include Designing and implementing user-friendly front-end systems Working in distributed and concurrent systems Assisting with prototyping and testing puzzles, props, and interactions with members of the public Who We’re Looking For You're excited by immersive entertainment You are experienced with React and TypeScript You feel comfortable installing software on Arduino and Raspberry Pis You take ownership of tasks, working holistically and proactively to see them through You make decisions quickly and problem-solve when a choice isn’t working You notice what needs doing and take the initiative to figure out a solution You don’t let questions linger and seek answers from multiple sources Qualifications - Must Haves Ability to commute to our studio in Needham, MA and occasionally Somerville, MA 2+ years of experience React / TypeScript / Node.js Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; we are unable to sponsor applicants for work visas at this time Enthusiasm for location-based entertainment :) Nice to Haves C++ Git or similar version control Microcontroller / single-board computer experience, such as Arduino, Raspberry Pi, or Odroid TurboRepo / Yarn Workspaces CouchDB CI/CD pipelines Graphic design experience / Adobe Illustrator / Figma Compensation & Benefits $70,000 - $120,000 a year, commensurate with experience Paid Time Off (PTO) plus 12 recognized holidays Highly flexible work hours Medical, vision, and dental coverage Retirement Savings Plan with employer match And more! To Apply Send an email to [email protected] with the subject line Full-Stack Software Engineer Application . Please attach your résumé and share links to your portfolio, GitHub, or any other relevant work. Include a sentence or two about what you’re passionate about, along with any immersive experiences you’ve been to that you found especially exciting.