Midnight Mansion is a small, nimble company. We build things that excite us, make decisions with imperfect information, and learn from the real world. At the same time, we encourage each other to pause, reflect, and adjust course when needed.
We hire for mindset. Across software, art, engineering, and fabrication, we care about your ability to learn, collaborate, and problem solve all the way to the finish line. We build for the long term, and we believe the best work comes from taking care of the humans doing it.
If you're an artist looking for a place to showcase your work, we're also looking for collaborators! Check out our Artist Opportunities Page to learn more.
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.
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 & implementing user-friendly front-end systems
Working in distributed & concurrent systems
Assisting with prototyping & testing puzzles, props, and interactions with members of the public
You are experienced 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
Must Haves
Ability to commute to our studio in Needham, MA
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
$70,000 - $120,000 a year commensurate with experience
Paid Time Off (PTO) plus 12 recognized holidays
Highly flexible work hours
Medical, vision, & dental coverage
Retirement Savings Plan with employer match
And more!
Send an email to careers@midnightmansion.com with the subject Full-Stack 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.