Senior Embedded Systems Engineer (Project-Based Role)

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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:

Job Disclosures:

Project-Based Role: This is a project-based position with an anticipated duration of 12+ months

Location: This role is Remote-eligible provided the candidate lives within one of the following markets: Santa Fe NM, Denver CO, Las Vegas NV, Dallas TX, Houston TX, Los Angeles CA, New York City NY.

Compensation: The base salary for this position starts at $112,450. Compensation may vary is based on location and experience.  

Deadline: 

The deadline for submitting applications for this position is October 7, 2025. Meow Wolf reserves the right to extend this deadline if needed.

Job Summary:

As part of our ongoing efforts to standardize and streamline the design and deployment of interactive and technical art systems the Senior Embedded Systems Engineer will act as a bridge and cross-polinator between various disciplines and departments at Meow Wolf. This position will also develop a comprehensive QA/QC process for the tech fab team to follow after component assembly to ensure proper functionality before hand-off for integration.

In this key role, you will bridge multiple technical disciplines, ensuring a cohesive process that accelerates development timelines while helping to build Meow Wolf’s growing tech IP. You’ll collaborate across teams—ranging from technical fabrication and creative engineering to technical direction and sustainment—to design, develop, and maintain a unified, modular embedded systems infrastructure. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of our interactive technology while solving complex, creative challenges in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

Additionally, as a Senior Game Engineer, you’ll develop in-house games, mentor others in the game development process, and play a pivotal role in shaping the technical direction of their integration into the Meow Wolf ecosystem. Your extensive experience and technical expertise will be essential in delivering exceptional gaming experiences.

Job Responsibilities

• Drive strategies that ensure stability and efficiency within custom embedded systems

• Design, maintain, and develop custom embedded systems, including microcontroller-based boards (e.g., Arduino, Teensy, ESP32) 

• Design, maintain, and develop custom embedded systems firmware for interactive exhibits.

• Develop tools to improve reusability across projects. 

• Design and implement QA processes to ensure all internally assembled PCBs meet performance standards before integration.

• Establish and enforce software standards across the embedded systems, ensuring that firmware is network-ready and that show system controls (e.g., watchdog timers, state management) are properly im