Software Engineer, Creative Technology

CHEIL USA•Plano, TX

11h•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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
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
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

Nice To Haves

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)
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
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

Responsibilities

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
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
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
Build and integrate headless CMS solutions, content pipelines, and editorial tooling
Develop APIs, data integrations, and backend services as project needs require
Manage deployments, environments, and hosting configurations across projects
Contribute to code reviews, shared tooling, and engineering standards
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