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Senior Software Engineer

Meow Wolf • Santa Fe, NM • Full-time

$131,357

per year

Software Engineer Cloud Computing team collaboration Backend Development API Design

Job Description

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Meow Wolf opens portals of possibility. Come as you are!

We are individuals who inspire creativity in people's lives through art and exploration, so that our combined imaginations can transform the world we live in. We create immersive and interactive experiences that transport audiences into fantastic realms of story and exploration. Our Vision is to be the world’s leading creative company, reimagining the paradigm of art and storytelling, to make a positive difference in the world.

We share a strong commitment to Belonging through our values of:

Collaborative Creativity: We believe the act of creating together amplifies possibilities.
Provocative Playfulness: We celebrate the unexpected because it is the doorway to discovery.
Outsiders Welcome: We are all outsiders at heart, and we create space for everyone to feel like they belong.
Authentic Compassion: We are “kind punks” - supportive to each other and standing up for what we believe in.
Audacious Courage: We have the courage to radically reinvent ourselves to push the boundaries of art.

If this all sounds like YOU, read on….

Job Description:

Location: This position is remote/ hybrid-eligible, provided the candidate resides within the following markets: Santa Fe NM, Denver CO, Las Vegas NV, Dallas TX or Houston, TX

Compensation: The base salary for this position is $131,357.00.

Deadline: The deadline for submitting applications for this position is June 20, 2025. Meow Wolf reserves the right to extend this deadline if necessary.

Meow Wolf is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join a cross functional team that is building new and amazing enhancements to the Meow Wolf experience. This is a highly technical position that will require deep technical knowledge and a relentless drive to innovate. This position involves the design and development of software services and software infrastructure that supports guest experiences inside and outside of our exhibitions. The senior software engineer will be responsible for working with platform engineering to implement software architecture and coach junior team members on upholding engineering standards across the organization.

At Meow Wolf we pride ourselves in our culture, it is the glue that holds us all together. Here at Meow Wolf we are radically inclusive, highly collaborative, and passionate about creating mind-blowing immersive experiences. People who work at Meow Wolf have an opportunity to make dreams come true - both creatively and professionally. We are building a team of talented individuals to carry the Meow Wolf experience into the future. We want you to be part of that team.

Job Responsibilities:

Build, test, and deploy software that enables next generation guest experiences.
Be proficient in server-side development and optimization of data, including database creation and management, writing middleware, and tracing API issues across a distributed architecture.
Create middleware and integrations that create a cohesive system out of disjoint parts.
Use established best practices for development, test and release cycles.
Work closely with our Platform Engineering team.
Collaborate with product managers, engineers, and other team members to refine user stories and technical requirements.
Collaborate with other technical teams to develop integrated hardware solutions.
Contribute to regular backlog grooming and sprint planning exercises.

Required Qualifications:

5 Years Technical expertise in several programming languages with a focus on backend systems and services, such as: Typescript, node.js, GraphQL, SQL, Python, serverless functions etc.
Experience with industry-standard software, methodologies, processes, and tools, especially relating to the design and implementation of APIs, SDKs, and client libraries
Familiarity with AI-enhanced development tools like Cursor AI, and Gemini Code Assist, with an ability to leverage these tools effectively in a modern engineering environment.
Experience with at least one tool of our stack and an ability to learn the rest quickly, confidently, and without substantial supervision. These include Hasura, Directus, Google Cloud Platform (especially Dialogflow, Cloud Functions, and Cloud Run), and Cloudflare services.
Proficient communication and collaboration skills in written, verbal, and graphical forms
The ability to effectively manage your time to deliver a quality product on time.

Work environment & physical demands…

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed must be representative of the knowledge, skills, minimum education, training, licensure, experience, and/or ability required.

Work Environment:

The position will require work in an office space, filming production studio and interior an/or exterior filming locations. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers and scanners. The position will have the option to work remotely for part of the employment term.

Physical Demands:

The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

The employee will comply with company and OSHA standard workplace safety protocols. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Schedule

This is a full-time position, and schedules are based on business needs averaging 40 hours a week. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

Supervisor Responsibilities

This position does not require supervisory responsibility

Travel

Travel is not required for this position.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

IMPACT: Meow Wolf is committed to our DIY roots and grassroots community support principles. To document that commitment, we converted our legal designation into a Delaware Public Benefit Corporation and have certified as a B Corporation. As a B Corp, we have a triple bottom line of supporting financial, social and environmental wellbeing in our community.

INCLUSION: Meow Wolf is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to ensuring all employees enjoy and thrive in a work environment where differences make us the vibrant, wonderful community we are! All employment decisions at Meow Wolf are based on business need, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, veteran status, service in the military or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

BENEFITS:

The choices we make concerning our benefits during enrollment periods are among the most important we select for ourselves and our families. As part of the total compensation package for full-time employees, Meow Wolf offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes various options to meet individual healthcare and financial needs along with many perks.