Senior Creative Software Engineer
Senior Creative Software Engineer
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$ 110000 - 120000
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Job Description
Introduction
Envoy is an endtoend digital consultancy that helps organizations accelerate growth through connected customer experiences. Trusted by iconic brands and tomorrows category leaders Envoys multidisciplinary team of strategists designers and technologists deliver client impact through brand building ecommerce digital products built environments marketing and communications. Headquartered in Irvine California with offices in San Diego and Chicago Envoy transforms experiences for clients such as TMobile VIZIO Arlo Nike and Diageo.
Opportunity
We are looking for a Senior Creative Software Engineer to join our growing Chicago team. As a Creative Software Engineer you will contribute to the design and implementation of interactive experiences that use technology in unique ways. You are a maker who is excited to learn new tools and techniques. You are someone who is curious about how theme parks video games or interactive art is made. You have an eye for detail visual design and software will report to the VP of Creative Technology.
This is a hybrid position out of our Chicago office. Work hours are MF 9am6pm CST w/ occasional weekend or offhours work as well as travel for onsite installations.
What You Will Do
- Lead the technical aspects of projects
- Contribute to the design and implementation of system architecture and software features
- Work with creative directors to evolve and realize their vision for exhibits and realtime software via brainstorming iterative prototyping etc.
- Develop realtime interactive software for exhibits
- Own the technical documentation of each project
- Define software requirements and APIs for software components to be built by other teams or external companies
- Be the technical lead for communications with external vendors such as AV integrators Lighting integrators etc.
- Present technical documentation to clients and other partners
- Spec AV and PC hardware for interactive installations
- Travel to install configure and maintain exhibits
- Train client operations on how to operate and maintain exhibits
- R&D new tools processes and frameworks
- Learn & inform the processes and toolkits we use every day.
Qualities and Qualifications
- 5 years working in product production enterpriselevel engineering projects or reallife experiences in a Creative/Design/Agency Setting
- Expertise in largescale interactive installations (executive briefing centers museums theme parks etc).
- Experience with software development and hardware deployment required for multiple synchronized computers depth cameras various sensors projection mapping touchscreens media walls etc.
- Fluency working with creative frameworks like TouchDesigner Unity (C & blueprint) or frontend Web Development (WebGL ).
- Proficiency w/ Git & version control
- Experience w/ C &/or Python
- Proficiency w/ AV Systems & PC Hardware
- Ability to troubleshoot complex technical systems
- Ability to describe and document technical concepts
- Secondary skills in Notch OpenFrameworks Max MSP or other similar platforms are a plus.
- Experience with generative artwork guided by data (sensor data web api etc).
- Enthusiasm pushing the limits of interactive environments using materials software and hardware in creative ways exploring emerging technologies.
What We Offer
The salary range for this position is between $110000 to $120000 plus benefits. Please note that the base salary range is a guideline and individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications skill level competencies and work location.
Envoy offers 100% employerpaid health and dental vision 401(k) matching paid vacation sick leave and holidays.
Envoy is committed to equity.
We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our community. Envoy does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race color religion gender gender expression age national origin disability marital status sexual orientation or military status.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full Time
