Lead Camera Firmware Engineer — Android/Linux BSP

Crestron Electronics Inc.

Plano (TX)

On-site

USD 132,000 - 214,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

401K with company match

Paid Time Off

Holidays

On-site Amenities at NJ Headquarters &

TX Facilities

Crestron Market Cafes

Fitness Centers

Job summary

Crestron Electronics Inc. is seeking a Lead Firmware Engineer to drive design and implementation of a unified camera BSP across Linux and Android. You will lead sensor bring-up, ISP integration, and ensure Android Camera HAL compliance while collaborating with hardware and imaging teams.

Role demands strong C/C++, 6–8 years in embedded Linux/Android, V4L2, kernel drivers, and CI with Git/Gerrit. Expect hands-on IQ tuning, DT overlays, and robust validation while delivering scalable camera

Qualifications

BS/MS in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering is required.
6 - 8 years of embedded Linux/Android development with strong C/C++ skills.
Proven experience with V4L2, Linux kernel camera drivers, and Android Camera HAL.
Familiarity with device tree overlays, power sequencing.
Hands-on with IQ tuning tools and camera validation frameworks.
Experience with ISP pipelines and proprietary HAL components.
Ability to debug complex camera pipelines across kernel and user space.
Proficiency in Git/Gerrit and build systems for Yocto and AOSP.
Knowledge of GStreamer/OpenCV for Linux multimedia pipelines.
Experience with Qualcomm’s CHI pipeline.
Understanding of Android CTS/GTS compliance and metadata policies

Responsibilities

Own the design and implementation of cross-OS camera architecture, leading board bring-up and ensuring robust hardware–software integration across platforms.
Own end-to-end development and maintenance of camera drivers (V4L2 sub-devices), ensuring robust integration with the Android Camera HAL.
Design and validate DT/DTBO overlays for camera power, reset, and MCLK sequencing, ensuring robust hardware bring-up and runtime stability.
Drive image quality tuning for 3A algorithms (AE/AWB/AF), LSC, TNR, and color pipelines using provided tools to achieve optimal performance and consistency.
Design and own automated media graph validation, streaming verification, and overnight stress test suites to ensure reliability, performance, and regression coverage.
Partner closely with hardware teams to define, validate, and debug CSI timing, PHY configuration, and sensor onboarding during platform bring-up.
Own management of NDA-protected components and maintain a structured, reliable communication cadence with silicon and camera vendors.
Author and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, bring-up playbooks, and release notes to support platform bring-up, handoff, and long-term maintainability.