Lead Exhibition Technical Engineer

Privacy Notice for California Applicants and Employees

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

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….

Las Vegas, NV

The deadline for submitting applications for this position is December 15, 2025. Meow Wolf reserves the right to extend this deadline if needed.

We are looking for a candidate who has a profound understanding of AVL show networks, AVoIP protocols, network controls and the physical topology that makes those systems work. A deep appreciation of automation is imperative for maintaining site flexibility.

Reporting to the Exhibition Manager, the Lead Exhibition Technical Engineer works in a unique immersive arts exhibition managing areas of lighting, sound, video, projections, networking, show power, control, automation, interactive game mechanics, computer art installations, and animatronics. This role is responsible for repairs and preventive maintenance of exhibit technology, along with design and development of enhancements to ensure a robust and consistent guest experience within the exhibition.

The Exhibition Technology team is tasked with operating and maintaining the exhibition daily, supporting special events, media events and contributing to new exhibit installations.

• Provide leadership for the team in best practices, standard operating procedures, safety related work practices as well as build and create the documentation of custom interactive artwork, objects and installations that seam together sensors, micro‑controllers, computers, lights, sound, video, and various electromechanical elements that are part of the exhibition.
• This role is charged with coordinating maintenance staff to repair and maintain all show systems at the highest standard of quality and ensuring that documentation for maintenance and inspections are recorded using the Corporate CMMS.
• This individual will carry out installations, repairs, and upgrades on technical show equipment and systems, adhering to electrical codes, regulations, and standards.
• Manage parts inventory and software backups.
• Respond to and resolve any immediately solvable technical problems.
• Responsible for the implementation of the expanding goals of the exhibition, including engaging with the design, creative development, programming, systems engineering, mechanical integration, fabrication, and production of new interactive exhibit elements.
• Assist in training staff on new systems and end user tools.
• Review and document bug reports and tech failure.
• Working collaboratively with all Meow Wolf Staff within the exhibition and sister exhibitions to support team building, knowledge transfer and problem solving techniques.
• Work independently and in partnership with other exhibit teams to keep the exhibition clean, safe and functional.
• Update new media content and programming to exhibit devices and controllers as needed.
• Install, replace, connect, configure, and test any electronic devices,…