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Director of Engineering  

About the Organization ABOUT AREA15 LAS VEGAS

AREA15, located minutes from the Las Vegas Strip, represents the world's first purpose-built immersive entertainment district offering live events, distinctive attractions, interactive art installations, extraordinary design elements, unique retail, ground-breaking technology, bars and eateries and much more. AREA15's curated mix of dynamic destinations-including LIFTOFF Bar and Ride, Meow Wolf's Omega Mart, Illuminarium, Dueling Axes, Five Iron Golf, Kaia, The Beast, Wink World: Portals Into the Infinite, Museum Fiasco and many more-represents what's next in experiential entertainment. With a robust, ever-changing roster of concerts, events, immersive art exhibitions, out-of-this-world nightlife and boundary-pushing production shows, AREA15 attracts visitors of all ages. Expanding across 20 acres in Las Vegas, AREA15 will soon welcome even more immersive destinations, including Universal Destinations & Experiences' new, year-round horror entertainment experience Horror Unleashed.

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AREA15 is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We are committed to complying with all federal, state and local laws providing equal opportunities and all other employment laws and regulations.  
Position Director of Engineering  
Description

AREA15 is an immersive entertainment and retail destination that blends art, music, and retail in a dynamic environment. We are a hub for creativity, innovation, and unique experiences. Join us and be part of a team that thrives on imagination and passion.

We are seeking a Director of Engineering to lead the architecture, development, and performance of AREA15's digital platforms. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for building and optimizing both guest-facing and internal systems including our high-traffic Experience Pass platform, ticketing and POS integrations, and immersive AR/MR content tied to our physical attractions.

In this role, you'll write and review code daily, guide technical decisions, and collaborate closely with Marketing, Creative, and external partners to continuously elevate the digital guest experience. You'll also oversee AWS infrastructure, lead a team and manage vendor relationships across analytics, business intelligence, and immersive technology. This is a full-time, on-site position based at our Las Vegas campus.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

  • Write and review code across React, APIs, WordPress/PHP, and backend systems.
  • Lead development of the Experience Pass system: logic, bundling, real-time pricing, and ticketing integrations.
  • Guide engineering standards, ensure code quality, and oversee CI/CD workflows.
  • Mentor and support a Sr. Developer and expand the internal team over time.
  • Own and evolve AREA15's AWS infrastructure (Lambda, ECS, RDS, S3, IAM).
  • Oversee Pantheon-hosted WordPress sites and deployments.
  • Manage custom application deployments on Netlify.
  • Implement performance monitoring, alerting, and cloud cost management.
  • Management of domains and DNS configuration.
  • Partner closely with Marketing and Creative teams to launch experiments and UX updates.
  • Leverage A/B testing platforms (e.g., Convert.com) to validate design, messaging, and UX hypotheses.
  • Analyze results and rapidly iterate to improve usability, site performance, and conversion metrics.
  • Integrate marketing tags, analytics platforms, referral tools, and performance-tracking scripts.
  • Manage 3rd-party BI team overseeing Redshift, DBT, and Looker.
  • Ensure stable data pipelines and deliver metrics to support Finance, Ops, and Guest Experience.
  • Work with business leaders to identify, address, and prioritize gaps and opportunities.
  • Oversee Polish-based partner team building immersive AR/MR experiences tied to District 2.
  • Translate creative briefs into technical plans and track progress toward milestones.
  • Manage critical integrations across Ticketure (ticketing), Square (POS), Hubspot, Tripleseat, Auth0, Referral, reviews, analytics, and social marketing platforms
  • Own marketing tech stack integrations and help optimize campaign tracking across Google, Meta, and CRM systems.
  • Supervise internal Ticketing Operations team and two core external development vendors (BI and AR/MR).
  • Liaise with stakeholders across Events, F&B, Marketing, Sales, and Finance to support digital operations.
  • Prioritize and deliver against business needs and revenue-critical projects.
  • Adhere to department and company policies and procedures.
  • Be available to respond to time-sensitive matters.
  • Demonstrate ART! (AREA15's service standards) in every guest interaction.
  • Adhere to department and company policies and procedures.
  • Maintain a professional, polished appearance in line with AREA15 standards.
  • Work various shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
  • Perform other work-related duties as assigned.
 
Location AREA15 Las Vegas  
Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time  
EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.  
Position Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

  • Applicants must be 21 years of age or older
  • Proof of eligibility to work in the United States
  • Comfortable working in a creative, entrepreneurial start-up environment, introducing new concepts and innovations.
  • 10+ years of software development experience, including 5+ years in engineering leadership roles, 3+ years hands-on experience supporting high-traffic transactional systems, ideally in ticketing, booking, or e-commerce platforms.
  • Proven expertise in React, JavaScript, and modern front-end frameworks, API development and integration, AWS (Lambda, ECS, IAM, RDS, S3, etc.), WordPress customization and plugin development (PHP)
  • Strong familiarity with A/B testing tools (e.g., Convert.com, Optimizely, Google Optimize), Marketing technology stacks, including ad platforms, tag managers, analytics, and CRM integrations, Working cross-functionally with Marketing and Creative teams in rapid iteration environments
  • Experience managing contractors, vendors, and cross-functional technical teams
  • Bonus: Knowledge of Redshift/DBT/Looker, or immersive tech (AR/VR/MR) development
  • Ability to understand, speak, read, and write the English language.
  • Computer skills in Microsoft applications. (Excel, Outlook, Word, etc.)
  • Availability for varied shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
  • Ability to work in an environment subject to varying levels of noise, crowds, flashing lights, and smoke.
  • Ability to work in all weather conditions including but not limited to extreme heat, sun exposure, wind, rain, extreme cold.
 

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