Lead Firmware Engineer - Android/Linux BSP

Crestron Electronics Inc.; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 132,000 - 214,000; Full time

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.

Skills

Embedded Linux/Android development

C/C++

V4L2

Linux kernel camera drivers

Android Camera HAL

Device tree overlays

Power sequencing

IQ tuning

Camera validation frameworks

ISP pipelines

Git/Gerrit

Yocto

AOSP

GStreamer/OpenCV

Qualcomm CHI

Android CTS/GTS

Education

BS/MS in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Lead Firmware Engineer - Android/Linux BSP

Crestron Electronics Inc. - Plano, TX, 7250 Dallas Parkway, Plano, Texas, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 4:00 AM

At Crestron Electronics, Inc we build the technology that integrates technology.

We are proud to be the largest and most recognized brand in automation and control solutions, and the premier technology partner for fortune 500 businesses globally. Our products’ are integrated into new high-tech commercial buildings’ to include some of the most exciting real estate throughout the world. Our clients include Google, Microsoft, Amazon,LinkedIn and many others.We are the leaders in the most exciting industry in the world!

Our automation and control solutions for homes and buildings allow our clients to control entire environments with the push of a button, integrating systems such as Audio Visual, Lighting, Shading, Security, Building Management Systems and HVAC to provide greater comfort, convenience and security.

Overview

Provide technical leadership for the design and implementation of a unified camera BSP infrastructure spanning Linux and Android platforms. This role is responsible for defining BSP architecture, leading camera sensor bring-up and ISP integration, optimizing image quality, and ensuring full compliance with Android Camera HAL requirements. Partnering closely with hardware, imaging, and application teams, this position drives robust, scalable camera solutions from early development through production.

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.

Qualifications

• BS/MS in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering is required
• 6 - 8 years of experience in 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

Per applicable state requirements, the annual pay range for this position ($132,000 - $214,000) which consists of base salary (subject to performance), reflects the hiring range for candidates. Also note, an individual’s offer may vary from this range as it may be impacted by additional factors, including but not limited to the candidate's hiring location, qualifications, experience, and market factors.

Crestron Electronics offers a competitive total compensation package including 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, and Fitness Centers.

• 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

At Crestron Electronics, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion drive innovation. Crestron’s success hinges on continuing to build a workforce of unique individuals whose passion inspires us to create and revolutionize industry-leading products and services. There will always be more to accomplish, and at Crestron, we believe the best way forward is together.

EOE/M/F/D/V

Crestron Electronics Inc. - Plano, TX, 7250 Dallas Parkway, Plano, Texas, United States of America