Job description
Meow Wolf is a social impact art project that fuels a business, and a business that fuels a social impact art project. We create immersive and interactive experiences that transport audiences into fantastic realms of story and exploration.
Job Description:
Purpose: To help improve Meow Wolf’s customer experience ecosystem via data-driven products.
Location: WFH/ Remote Friendly.
Compensation: Compliant to CO labor law, the salary range for CO residents is $55k - $79k. Compensation for candidates outside of CO may vary based upon location and experience.
In a collaborative effort, the
Associate Data Engineer will help build enhancements to Meow Wolf’s customer experience ecosystem. This is a highly technical position that will require a good breadth of web technology and database experience, coupled with a strong drive to innovate.
As the Associate Data Engineer, you are a key member of our Digital Ops team, responsible for making data accessible and ensure the uninterrupted flow of data in order for us to best evaluate business goals and improve customer journeys. You will be instrumental in supporting the development of next-generation products and experiences that integrate cutting edge technology into the broader Meow Wolf experience.
You will improve data accessibility which will allow Meow Wolf to continue to deliver the ultimate guest experience.
How you will do it…
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Build and maintain critical data ETLs leveraging best practices in security and data fidelity.
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Maintain and optimize our data warehouse (BigQuery) in collaboration with the data engineering team.
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Use and expand existing Python code bases to create connections with third-party platforms.
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Support Operations: remediate triage alerts channeled to you.
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Technical Documentation: create clear, simple, and comprehensive documentation for data flows and ETLs.
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Coordinate releases, leverage Github issues, and manage pull requests for the data projects.
To be successful in this role…
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You come with 2-3 years of combined experience in SQL and Python, including building ETLs and/or other types of data pipelines.
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You possess strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills with the ability to navigate highly complex and ambiguous situations.
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You are a creative problem solver and willing to take ownership of projects.
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You set a high-quality bar: just-enough documentation, unit testing, code reviews, test automation, continuous integration & deployment.
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You demonstrate excellent communication skills with the ability to think outside the box and adapt the message to the audience.
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You can pick up new skills quickly and familiarize yourself with new software and frameworks
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You do not need a traditional Data Engineering background. We value lived experience and curiosity in addition to professional experience and formal education.
It would be nice to have…
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Experience using Docker.
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Experience with Flask, FastAPI, or similar Python web frameworks.
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You bring experience working with REST-based APIs.
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Knowledgeable in Google Cloud Platform in general, but experience with BigQuery, Cloud Storage, Cloud SQL, and Cloud Run are especially valuable.
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Experience with SQL databases.
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Experience using Github or another flavor of git.
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Experience using Agile methodologies and Scrum or Kanban in particular.
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Experience with Javascript, either for scripting or as a server-side language.
Essential tools to set you up for success…
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A local development environment (e.g. VS Code)
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Python.
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SQL.
Work environment & physical demands…
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This position is remote friendly and a company laptop will be provided.
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This is a full-time position averaging 40 hours a week, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. or 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mountain Time. This position very rarely requires flexibility to work after hours or during weekends if there are critical failures to dataflows in production environments.
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All employees 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.
You will get to know Meow Wolf way by…
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Taking a deep dive into departmental inner workings and reviewing project goals with a 90-day onboarding plan.
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Exploring Meow Wolf Origins.
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Attending Meow Wolf’s Immersiversity.
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Reviewing Meow Wolf’s Employee Handbook.
Are you…
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Passionate about bringing these new experiences to life while remaining flexible to change and incorporating learnings along the way?
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Highly organized with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks while demonstrating excellent time management?
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The kind of person who enjoys ensuring that quality and utility remain high for a variety of internal and external products?
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Able to exhibit professional judgment and decision-making skills?
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Adept at learning new software and web-based tools?
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Creative in your approach to problem solving?
If you answered ‘ YES’ to all of the above, then what are you waiting for? APPLY MEOW!
JOIN MEOW WOLF
The organization is comprised of individuals who inspire creativity in people's lives through art and exploration, so that our combined imaginations can transform the world we live in. Every role is a vital component and thereby essential in creating exhibitions that will serve as anchors, borne in deep radical collaboration with local artists and communities, thus fueling our social impact initiatives. Each hire allows us to enhance our surrounding communities and the true source of our creativity, reputation, and vitality.
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.
Our four areas of impact are:
- Respect for Creative Communities
- Respect for Collaborating Artists
- Respect for our Environment
- Respect for our Employees
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.
- Medical Insurance options: PPO & HSA
- Dental & Vision Insurance
- Company Paid Life Insurance Policy & Long-Term Disability Coverage
- Voluntary Short-term Disability & Critical Illness Policies
- Company Paid Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Parental Leave for 12 weeks
- Discount off Meow Wolf Gift Shop Merch
- Admission to Meow Wolf attractions for employees and guests
- 401k Retirement Plan
- And more benefits specific to the location of the role
Please visit
www.meowwolf.com/careers
for more information.
COME AS YOU ARE
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.
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