Careers

We're currently searching for:

Full-Stack Software Engineer

Midnight Mansion is working to design and build new concepts in immersive entertainment! Our vision is to leverage interactive art and unparalleled technology to delight guests and engage them in unique gameplay.

We work primarily in TypeScript and React. Our code base has many moving parts (literally and metaphorically!). At the heart of our system, we have a centralized venue server that communicates with room-based systems via a RESTful API. Each room is responsible for the PLC based inputs and outputs within it.

The Role

This position will involve writing and designing software which contributes to building our flagship in-person venue and is full-time. Responsibilities will include:

Designing & implementing user-friendly front-end systems
Working in distributed & concurrent systems
Assisting with prototyping & testing puzzles, props, and interactions with members of the public
Helping organize and maintain a workshop and studio space

Who We’re Looking For

You are experienced with with React and Typescript
You feel comfortable installing software and 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 ~3x/week
2+ years of experience
TypeScript / Node.js

React or similar front-end frameworks and HTML / CSS

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 (Arduino, Raspberry Pi, Odroid)
TurboRepo / Yarn Workspaces
CouchDB
CI/CD Pipelines
Graphic Design Experience / Adobe Illustrator / Figma

Compensation & Benefits

$60,000 - $80,000 a year commensurate with experience
Paid Time Off (PTO) plus 15 recognized holidays
Highly flexible work hours and a wide range of projects to work on
Medical, vision, & dental coverage
Retirement Savings Plan with employer match
And more!

To Apply

Send an email to careers@midnightmansion.com with the subject Software Engineer Application. Attach your résumé, access to your portfolio/GitHub/any relevant works, as well as a sentence or two describing what you are passionate about.