Lead Software Engineer

Crestron Electronics Inc.; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 123,000 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

401K with match

Paid time off

Holidays

On-site amenities

Job summary

Crestron Electronics Inc. is seeking a Lead Software Engineer in Plano, TX to spearhead the design, development, and delivery of complex software solutions within Crestron’s product ecosystem.

The role offers significant autonomy, mentoring responsibilities, and serves as a technical authority, ensuring alignment with engineering best practices and business goals. Requires substantial experience in software leadership and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field preferred.
• 5–10 years professional software engineering experience with lead-level contributions.
• 5+ years leading software projects or teams in a product-focused environment.
• 3+ years in cross-functional Agile teams delivering hardware/software products.
• Proficiency in object-oriented/functional programming; .NET preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural design and full-lifecycle development of complex software features and systems.
• Mentor and coach junior and mid-level engineers through code reviews and guidance.
• Collaborate with hardware, firmware, QA, product management, and cloud teams to define integration points.

Skills

Leadership experience

Cross-functional teamwork

Agile methodologies

CI/CD pipelines

Git version control

DevOps practices

Object-oriented programming

Software architecture

Education

Bachelor's Degree in CS/Software Engineering

Tools

Git

CI/CD

DevOps

Job description

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

Crestron Electronics Inc. - 22 Link Rockleigh, NJ, 22 Link Drive, Rockleigh, New Jersey, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Monday, April 20, 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 includeGoogle, Microsoft, Amazon,LinkedInand 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

The Lead Software Engineer is a senior individual contributor responsible for leading the design,

development, and delivery of complex software solutions within Crestron’s product ecosystem. Working with significant autonomy, this role drives technical execution across disciplines, mentors junior and mid-level engineers, and serves as a key technical authority within the team. Lead Software Engineer translates business requirements into scalable, high-quality software and provides hands‑on technical leadership to ensure alignment with engineering best practices and organizational goals.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architectural design and full-lifecycle development of complex software features and systems, ensuring scalability, performance, and maintainability across Crestron products.
• Mentor and coach junior and mid-level engineers through code reviews, technical guidance, and
• knowledge sharing, fostering a culture of engineering excellence and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with hardware, firmware, QA, product management, and cloud teams to define integration points, clarify interfaces, and deliver cohesive end-to-end solutions.
• Drive resolution of complex, cross-disciplinary technical challenges, applying strategic thinking to balance technical depth with business priorities and schedule constraints.
• Decompose system-level features into well-scoped tasks, estimate delivery timelines, identify technical risks, and propose mitigation strategies to ensure on-time delivery.
• Establish and enforce coding standards, development processes, and best practices; participate in architectural reviews and contribute to continuous improvement of engineering workflows.
• Evaluate and introduce new technologies, frameworks, and methodologies to improve software quality, performance, and development efficiency; lead proof-of-concept efforts where applicable.
• Produce clear, comprehensive technical documentation including design specifications, API references, and runbooks to support maintainability and knowledge transfer.
• Support executive and stakeholder briefings with technical clarity; communicate project status, risks, and technical tradeoffs effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field preferred
• 5 - 10 years Professional software engineering experience, with demonstrated lead-level contributions
• 5+ Experience leading software projects or teams in a product-focused environment
• 3+ Experience working in cross-functional Agile teams delivering commercial hardware/software products
• Proficiency in object-oriented and/or functional programming, .NET preferred
• System design and software architecture principles (microservices, APIs, distributed systems)
• Agile/Scrum development methodologies and software delivery lifecycle best practices
• Cross-functional collaboration and technical communication with hardware, firmware, and QA teams
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, version control (Git), and DevOps practices
• Mentoring and coaching engineers; ability to foster technical growth within a team

Per applicable state requirements, the annual pay range for this position ($122,500 - $198,000) 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.
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.
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Crestron Electronics Inc. - Plano, TX, 7250 Dallas Parkway, Plano, Texas, United States of America,

Crestron Electronics Inc. - 22 Link Rockleigh, NJ, 22 Link Drive, Rockleigh, New Jersey, United States of America