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# Design Engineer at Level99 Entertainment

- **Company:** Level99 Entertainment
- **Location:** Greater Boston, MA
- **Compensation:** $90k–$120k
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** hybrid
- **Posted:** 2026-08-17
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-07
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/level99/bad65767-b65f-40f8-be2a-ace7098d228f

## Job description

## WHO WE ARE

Level99 is a sprawling playground designed for adults with over 50 life-sized mini-games where Players dodge axes, crack puzzles, and outsmart real-world challenges. Each game lasts about 1–4 minutes and is built for 2–6 people to play together. One ticket to Level99 unlocks access to all of our games including Challenge Rooms, Player-vs-Player duels, and an art scavenger hunt. We save your progress each time you play so you can earn rewards and climb our coveted leaderboard. Alongside the games, Level99 offers a full-service bar and award-winning restaurant – featuring scratch-cooking, local craft beers, handmade cocktails, and a variety of event spaces. Level99 has locations in Natick, MA, Providence, RI, Tysons, VA, Disney Springs, FL, and is opening in West Hartford, CT, Paramus, NJ, King of Prussia, PA, and Raleigh, NC. Level99 is backed by Act III Holdings, led by Panera founder Ron Shaich, and we have a talented team that has worked on successful entertainment projects ranging from 5 Wits to Walt Disney Imagineering. Visit www.level99.com for more details.

## JOB DESCRIPTION

The Design Engineer is responsible for the development, design, and planning for best-in-class physical game content. Level99 Engineers identify critical aspects of new challenges and create prototypes to assess both the technical and experiential risks presented. They work closely with the project management, creative, and software development teams to ensure that scenic details and important gameplay moments are successfully executed. The Design Engineer drafts drawing packages that detail the construction of rooms for both in-house and external fabrication, and oversees the production and final assembly process, continually improving designs after installation.  This is a “working” design engineer role, with the Design Engineer responsible for managing and organizing the work, as well as prototyping and implementing finished solutions directly.  A Design Engineer is passionate about getting the details right, anticipating staff and guest needs, and advancing the Level99 brand.  A Level99 Engineer has honesty and personal integrity that is above reproach, prefers a joyful and positive approach to challenging situations, chooses humility over the need to “be right,” and in all things acts as though s/he is the Owner and Operator of each Level99 venue.

## RESPONSIBILITIES

- Develop, design, prototype, and test technical and experiential aspects of new gameplay elements
- Redline drawings and visit fabricators for buy-offs and acceptance testing
- Draft comprehensive, accurate 3D models and consolidated drawing packages detailing architectural and gameplay components for internal and external fabrication
- Create and maintain detailed, accurate, and up-to-date documentation on components
- Coordinate with project management, electrical, software, fabrication, and other teams, both internally and externally,  to ensure design intent is clear and correctly executed
- Troubleshoot electro-mechanical systems
- Identify and interface with external contractors and suppliers
- Write, update, and maintain necessary written protocols, manuals, documentation, and procedures to ensure the proper, efficient, and safe operation of the attractions and the facility as a whole

## MUST-HAVE SKILLS

- 10+ years mechanical design and 3D modeling experience
- Ability to create clear and detailed shop drawings
- Hands-on fabrication experience and significant woodworking skills
- Basic understanding of and comfort working with low voltage electricity
- Ability to self-manage time and resources in a low-oversight environment.

OTHER DESIRABLE (BUT NOT NECESSARY) SKILLS & EXPERIENCE INCLUDE

- Four year college degree in a relevant design/engineering discipline
- Three years’ experience working in a related technical design capacity, preferably with experience specifically in high-traffic location-based entertainment
- Advanced fabrication knowledge and hands-on skill working with wood, metal, plastics, etc

While we don’t expect a candidate to have deep experience in all of the above, we’re looking for someone with the passion and capability to learn quickly in the areas that are new!

YOU MIGHT BE A FIT ON THE LEVEL99 TEAM IF YOU… Like to laugh, would be described as a "low maintenance, low drama" person, have a tendency to have a bit of fun while you work Have a high tolerance for ambiguity, like to go fast, and are excited to learn on the job Are just a little bit obsessive about getting the details right the first time Have a high energy personality, the kind of person who is typically smiling, and likes to "get it done now"

Level99 is an E-Verify employer.

## About Level99 Entertainment

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Level99 Entertainment operates first-of-its-kind, real-world interactive entertainment venues for adults, featuring over 50 physical and mental challenge-based games set in immersive artistic environments.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Funding stage: Private Equity-backed)
- **Headquarters**: Natick, Massachusetts, United States
- **Founded**: 2021
- **Founders**: Matthew DuPlessie

## Core Business
- **Primary industry/industries**: Entertainment Providers, Hospitality, Location-Based Entertainment (LBE)
- **Target customers**: B2C – Adults (21+) seeking social, active, and immersive entertainment; B2B – Corporate event planners and group bookings.
- **Mission or purpose statement**: To push entertainment to the next level by creating a real-world, social, and challenge-based experience where groups can laugh, compete, and connect.

## Products & Services
- **Level99 Venues (Natick, MA; Providence, RI; Tysons, VA; and expanding)**: An adult playground featuring over 50 life-sized mini-games and challenges, including an Axe Run, Crystal Cavern puzzles, and giant pinball. Games take 1–4 minutes to complete, designed for social gameplay and leaderboard competition. The experience is paired with a full-service bar and restaurant (e.g., Night Shift Kitchen + Tap, Victory Brewing, Two Roads Kitchen + Tap) featuring scratch-made food and local craft beverages.
- **Art Hunts**: Scavenger-hunt-style mazes featuring eccentric, humorous pieces by local artists, integrated into the venue experience.
- **Private Events & Corporate Bookings**: Venues available for team-building, celebrations, and group events, with dining and gathering spaces.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed
- **Key Metric**: Total funding of $50M (Private Equity round closed October 9, 2025)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Act III Holdings (led by Panera founder Ron Shaich) – sole lead investor. Venue partners include Night Shift Brewing, Victory Brewing, and Two Roads Brewing.
- **Growth Signals**: 132 employees (+50.4% YoY growth); 7+ locations operational or planned across the US Northeast (Natick, Providence, Tysons, Orlando, West Hartford, King of Prussia, Paramus); immediate plans to triple in size over 18 months; 27 active job postings as of late 2025.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Proprietary game design & IP**: Over 50 unique, custom-built physical and mental challenges that are active, social, and endlessly replayable – distinct from escape rooms or standard arcades.
- **Strong brand & location strategy**: Backed by a legendary restaurant entrepreneur (Ron Shaich) with deep real-estate and consumer brand expertise. Venues are strategically located in high-traffic suburban and urban retail/dining corridors.
- **Integrated F&B model**: In-house restaurants and bars (partnered with local craft brewers) create a "night out" destination rather than just a game visit, increasing dwell time, average spend, and customer stickiness.
- **Talent pedigree**: Founding team and leadership have experience at 5 Wits, Boda Borg, Blue Man Group, and Walt Disney Imagineering, giving them deep domain expertise in immersive entertainment.

## Strategic Focus
- **Aggressive geographic expansion**: The company aims to triple its venue count over the next 18 months, with immediate plans for Orlando, West Hartford, King of Prussia, and Paramus.
- **Enhancing the guest experience**: Continuously iterating on game design, integrating new Art Hunts, and partnering with local breweries to differentiate each location.
- **Building a scalable operational model**: Standardizing venue design, game fabrication, and staff training to support rapid multi-location growth without losing quality.
- **Becoming an employer of choice**: Actively building a culture that balances fun with professionalism, backed by a Great Place to Work certification.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Described as a "fun-loving, challenge seeking, positive" environment where employees are encouraged to "Work Where You Play." The company is Certified™ by Great Place to Work®.
- **Remote/Hybrid/Office Policy**: Primarily on-site for venue-facing roles (Technicians, Operations, Servers). Corporate/tech roles (Senior DevOps, Senior Systems Engineer) may offer hybrid flexibility (Greater Boston area).
- **Notable Perks**: Competitive pay, comprehensive health insurance (PPO/HMO + dental + vision), life & AD&D coverage, 401(k), paid holidays, generous PTO, Teladoc, pre-paid legal and identity theft coverage, and free admission to the venues.
- **Team & Growth**: 132 employees with a 50.4% YoY headcount increase. The company has immediate plans to triple in size, offering significant career advancement opportunities in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
- **Talent Sources**: Frequently hires from leading hospitality and experience brands like The Cheesecake Factory, Panera Bread, Wegmans, Tillys, and Blue Man Group.

## Sources
1. [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/level99-entertainment)
2. [level99.com](https://level99.com/careers)
3. [jobs.lever.co](https://jobs.lever.co/level99)
4. [builtin.com](https://builtin.com/company/level99)
5. [builtinboston.com](https://www.builtinboston.com/company/level99)

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