Product Developer - Softgoods
Familiar Machines & Magic, Boston Metro Area (Woburn, MA) +1
About the job
About Us
Familiar Machines & Magic (FM&M) is building the Physical AI platform for human connection, beginning with Familiars — physically embodied AI systems designed to form long-term, emotionally intelligent relationships with people. Our mission is to create artificial life to build a more caring world.
Founded by industry leaders from iRobot, Outrider, and Amazon, our team has collectively deployed over 50 million consumer robots worldwide and led advances in navigation, machine learning, and human-robot interaction.
Familiar Machines & Magic is building a mission-driven team of high performers, anchored in our unique Culture Principles and Ways of Working.
Location: Boston (Woburn, MA) preferred with frequent travel to Los Angeles Metro (Glendale, CA). Open to LA with frequent travel to Boston. Occasional domestic and international travel as needed.
Position overview
We’re looking for a Softgoods Developer to join our growing Industrial Design team and help bring the Familiar’s physical embodiment to life. Working closely with Hardware Engineering and our development partners, you will translate design intent into softgoods constructions that integrate naturally with the Familiar’s underlying mechanical systems while preserving its form, movement, and tactile qualities.