Software Engineer, Creative Technology

Cheil USA/TechOps/Creative Technology Software Engineer Plano, Texas About Us We are Built to Connect. At Cheil Worldwide, we create connected experiences that move people with work that’s bold enough to stand out, clear enough to be understood, and enduring enough to be remembered. Born from technology and built from one of the world’s largest tech ecosystems, we move with innovation, not after it. Today, brands exist in a constant stream of interactions, where every moment is an opportunity to connect…or be ignored. That’s why we design connected experiences across online, offline and emerging touchpoints, blending data, insights, creativity, and technology to build what’s next, not just respond to what’s now. Our approach integrates experiential with data-driven, creatively led marketing, grounded in cultural relevance and built to grow brands. Cheil USA serves as the lead agency for Samsung. And while Samsung remains a key partner, our work extends across a growing portfolio of globally recognized brands. Powered by a team of 200+ creative problem-solvers, we thrive on pushing boundaries and redefining how brands engage with people. We are looking for people who chase the Never Been Done Before. Curious thinkers. Driven doers. People who want to create Connected experiences that matter. Role Overview We're hiring a Software Engineer, Creative Technology to build the web experiences, interactive systems, AI-enabled tools, and creative technology projects at the core of our work. This is a hands-on engineering role embedded in a creative agency environment. You'll work closely with designers, creative technologists, producers, and strategists to bring technically ambitious ideas to life. This is a mid-level generalist role for someone who writes clean, production-ready code and is equally comfortable building a polished marketing website, an AI-powered content tool, or a real-time interactive installation. Strong creative instincts, a high standard for quality, and the ability to communicate across technical and non-technical teams are just as important as engineering skill. What You'll Do Engineering & Delivery Build and ship web experiences, interactive applications, AI-enabled tools, and creative technology projects from development through launchWrite clean, maintainable, well-documented code across frontend and backend systemsCollaborate with designers and creative leads to implement work that meets both technical and creative standardsContribute to technical architecture decisions, approach recommendations, and build-vs-buy tradeoffsParticipate in QA, bug fixing, launch preparation, and post-launch supportWork within project timelines and flag technical risks, blockers, or scope concerns early Creative & Interactive Development Build rich interactive experiences using WebGL, animation libraries, or similar toolsImplement motion, interaction design, and visual effects in close collaboration with creative and design teamsPrototype quickly and iterate on novel concepts, including AI-integrated experiences, generative systems, and experimental interfacesOptimize for performance, responsiveness, and cross-browser/cross-device compatibility AI Integration Integrate AI APIs and LLM-powered features into client-facing tools, internal workflows, and creative experiencesWork with the team to prototype and ship AI-enabled products, content systems, and interactive applicationsContribute practical engineering judgment to AI feasibility discussions, capability scoping, and implementation planning CMS, Platform & Systems Work Build and integrate headless CMS solutions, content pipelines, and editorial toolingDevelop APIs, data integrations, and backend services as project needs requireManage deployments, environments, and hosting configurations across projectsContribute to code reviews, shared tooling, and engineering standards Collaboration & Communication Work directly with technical producers, designers, creative leads, strategists, and account teams throughout project deliveryCommunicate technical constraints, tradeoffs, and decisions clearly to non-technical collaboratorsContribute to scoping, estimation, and technical planning for new and ongoing projectsParticipate in standups, reviews, retrospectives, and planning sessions Required Skills Strong proficiency in JavaScript or TypeScript, HTML, and CSSExperience with at least one modern frontend framework (React, Vue, Svelte, or similar)Experience with NoSQL and SQL databases (MongoDB, Postgres, Supabase, etc.)Ability to implement complex visual, interactive, or animated experiences from design directionStrong written and verbal communication with both technical and non-technical collaboratorsPractical approach to scoping, estimating, and flagging technical riskHigh attention to detail across code quality, visual fidelity, and user experienceAbility to work effectively in ambiguous, fast-moving creative environments Technical Skills Core (Required) JavaScript / TypeScript, HTML, CSSModern frontend framework (React, Vue, Svelte, or similar)RESTful and/or GraphQL API integrationGit and version control workflowsWeb performance optimizationCross-browser and responsive implementation Strongly Preferred Three.js, WebGL, GLSL shaders, or canvas-based creative developmentAnimation libraries such as GSAP, Framer Motion, or similarHeadless CMS platforms (Contentful, Sanity, Prismic, or similar)AI/LLM API integration (OpenAI, Anthropic, or similar)Node.js or another backend runtime for API and service developmentDeployment and hosting platforms (Vercel, DigitalOcean, Netlify, AWS, or similar) Familiarity a Bonus Unreal Engine, Unity, or game engine environmentsAR/VR/XR developmentHardware integration, physical computing, or connected installationsPython for AI tooling, scripting, or data workflows Required Experience 3-5 years of professional software engineering experience, with a focus on web developmentDemonstrated experience shipping production-quality websites, web applications, or interactive experiencesExperience working with cross-functional creative teams including designers, producers, and strategistsExperience integrating third-party APIs, services, or platforms into web projectsExperience managing work across multiple concurrent projects or workstreamsExperience contributing to technical scoping, estimation, or architecture discussions Preferred Qualifications Agency, studio, or digital production company backgroundExperience working on experiential technology, interactive installations, or event-based digital projectsExperience building and shipping AI-powered tools or features in a production environmentFamiliarity with accessibility standards and inclusive development practicesExperience contributing to technical proposals, estimates, or new business planning Ideal Candidate A skilled, curious engineer who takes equal pride in technical quality and creative outcome. Comfortable translating a designer's vision into a working experience, pushing back constructively when a direction creates unnecessary technical risk, and finding practical paths forward when constraints are real. Equally at home writing a clean component architecture and prototyping something experimental for a pitch. Communicates clearly, estimates honestly, and cares about the work landing well, and not just shipping.