Lead Software Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K with company match

Paid Time Off

On-site amenities at TX facilities

Fitness centers

Job summary

Crestron Electronics, Inc. is a leading automation and control solutions provider with a global footprint.

The Lead Software Engineer role drives the design, development, and delivery of complex software within Crestron’s product ecosystem, mentoring engineers and coordinating with hardware, firmware, QA, and cloud teams to deliver cohesive end-to-end solutions. Based in Plano, TX, this senior position emphasizes autonomous technical leadership, architectural oversight, and a strong focus on

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in CS or related field preferred.
• 5–10 years of professional software engineering with lead-level contributions.
• Experience leading software projects or teams in a product-focused environment.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural design and full-lifecycle development of complex software features, ensuring scalability and performance.
• 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 interfaces and deliver end-to-end solutions.
• Drive resolution of cross-disciplinary technical challenges balancing technical depth with business priorities.
• Decompose system features into tasks, estimate timelines, identify risks, and propose mitigations.
• Establish coding standards and participate in architectural reviews to improve workflows.
• Evaluate new technologies; lead proof-of-concept efforts where applicable.
• Produce technical documentation including design specs, API references, and runbooks.
• Provide technical clarity to executives and stakeholders.

Skills

Software engineering

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Agile/Scrum

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in CS or related field

Tools

Git

CI/CD pipelines

DevOps practices

Job description

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 , Linked In 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

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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