Software Engineer, Creative Technology

Software Engineer, Creative Technology 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 launch Write clean, maintainable, well‑documented code across frontend and backend systems Collaborate with designers and creative leads to implement work that meets both technical and creative standards Contribute to technical architecture decisions, approach recommendations, and build‑vs‑buy tradeoffs Participate in QA, bug fixing, launch preparation, and post‑launch support Work 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 tools Implement motion, interaction design, and visual effects in close collaboration with creative and design teams Prototype quickly and iterate on novel concepts, including AI‑integrated experiences, generative systems, and experimental interfaces Optimize 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 experiences Work with the team to prototype and ship AI‑enabled products, content systems, and interactive applications Contribute 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 tooling Develop APIs, data integrations, and backend services as project needs requireManage deployments, environments, and hosting configurations across projects Contribute to code reviews, shared tooling, and engineering standards Collaboration & Communication Work directly with technical producers, designers, creative leads, strategists, and account teams throughout project delivery Communicate technical constraints, tradeoffs, and decisions clearly to non‑technical collaborators Contribute to scoping, estimation, and technical planning for new and ongoing projects Participate in standups, reviews, retrospectives, and planning sessions Required Skills Strong proficiency in JavaScript or TypeScript, HTML, and CSS Experience 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 direction Strong written and verbal communication with both technical and non‑technical collaborators Practical approach to scoping, estimating, and flagging technical risk High attention to detail across code quality, visual fidelity, and user experience Ability to work effectively in ambiguous, fast‑moving creative environments Technical Skills (Core) JavaScript / TypeScript, HTML, CSS Modern frontend framework (React, Vue, Svelte, or similar) RESTful and/or GraphQL API integration Git and version control workflows Web performance optimization Cross‑browser and responsive implementation Strongly Preferred Three.js, WebGL, GLSL shaders, or canvas‑based creative development Animation libraries such as GSAP, Framer Motion, or similar Headless 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 development Deployment and hosting platforms (Vercel, DigitalOcean, Netlify, AWS, or similar) Familiarity a Bonus Unreal Engine, Unity, or game engine environments AR/VR/XR development Hardware integration, physical computing, or connected installations Python for AI tooling, scripting, or data workflows Required Experience 3‑5 years of professional software engineering experience, with a focus on web development Demonstrated experience shipping production‑quality websites, web applications, or interactive experiences Experience working with cross‑functional creative teams including designers, producers, and strategists Experience integrating third‑party APIs, services, or platforms into web projects Experience managing work across multiple concurrent projects or workstreams Experience contributing to technical scoping, estimation, or architecture discussions Preferred Qualifications Agency, studio, or digital production company background Experience working on experiential technology, interactive installations, or event‑based digital projects Experience building and shipping AI‑powered tools or features in a production environment Familiarity with accessibility standards and inclusive development practices Experience 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Cheil USA