Robotics Software Engineer – Real‑World Perception & Control

Dynamic Creatures; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

PTO

Visa sponsorship

Job summary

Dynamic Creatures is a robotics company building interactive character robots for entertainment and hospitality brands. This in-person Cambridge role focuses on shipping software across perception, control, behavior and tooling.

You’ll work on real hardware, write robust C++ and Python, and debug across the stack from drivers to behaviors, collaborating with hardware and animation teams to create engaging guest interactions.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Strong C++ skills

Strong Python skills

ROS

Real-time systems

Embedded Linux

Education

BS/MS in CS, Robotics, EE, or equivalent

Tools

ROS

Real-time systems

Embedded Linux

Job description

Dynamic Creatures is a robotics company building interactive character robots for entertainment and hospitality brands. This in-person Cambridge role focuses on shipping software across perception, control, behavior and tooling.

You’ll work on real hardware, write robust C++ and Python, and debug across the stack from drivers to behaviors, collaborating with hardware and animation teams to create engaging guest interactions.