Senior Hog Lighting Programmer to Product Engineer

Theater Outsource Inc

Austin (TX)

On-site

USD 76,500 - 93,500

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company contribution

Paid vacation and holidays

Career growth

Job summary

Theater Outsource Inc is seeking an experienced lighting programmer with extensive Hog console expertise to join our team in Austin, TX. This role moves from show floors into product development, shaping the next generation of live event control software.

You will test and validate features, document issues, and collaborate with engineering to improve usability across complex show environments. Ideal candidates bring touring, theatre, or broadcast experience and a passion for advancing lighting

Qualifications

5+ years of professional Hog console programming experience.
Background in concert touring, live events, theatre, broadcast, or large-scale entertainment productions.
Strong understanding of lighting control systems and networked show environments.
Experience with DMX, Art-Net, and sACN.
Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Ability to clearly document technical findings and communicate with engineering teams.

Responsibilities

Test and evaluate professional lighting control software and console hardware.
Validate new features, workflows, and system performance from a programmer’s perspective.
Identify, document, and reproduce software issues while working closely with engineering teams.
Help improve software usability based on real-world production experience.
Test networked lighting systems utilizing DMX, Art-Net, and sACN.
Participate in system integration testing across multiple lighting consoles and show environments.
Collaborate with Product Management and Engineering to improve future software releases.
Provide technical insight based on professional touring, theatrical, broadcast, or live event experience.