Senior Software Engineer

Meow Wolf•Santa Fe, NM

36d•$131,357•Hybrid

About The Position

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…. 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.

Requirements

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.

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.