Principal Firmware Engineer

Socket.dev; Rockleigh (NJ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site amenities at NJ Headquarters

Fitness centers

401K with company match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Crestron Electronics, Inc in New Jersey is seeking a Principal Firmware Engineer to lead the design, development, and delivery of audio/video conferencing and embedded solutions.

You will shape architecture, mentor teams, collaborate with product and hardware groups, and drive standards ensuring scalable, secure, and high-performance platforms across devices and networks.

Qualifications

• Embedded software experience in audio/video conferencing and embedded systems.
• Networking protocols: TCP/UDP/HTTP/S and related stack.
• Video/audio streaming: RTP/RTSP and codecs (H.264/H.265, VP9).
• Familiar with VAAPI, GStreamer, FFmpeg, OpenMAX, OpenGL.
• Software architecture, patterns, and engineering standards.
• Leadership: mentoring teams and guiding firmware projects.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive the firmware architecture and technology roadmap for AV and embedded platforms.
• Lead design, debugging, and optimization across hardware, firmware, OS, networking, audio, and video.
• Serve as the principal technical authority for embedded systems and real-time communications.
• Establish firmware engineering standards, automation, debugging, and validation processes.
• Collaborate with Product Management, Systems, Hardware Engineering, and Program Management.
• Lead architecture reviews, design reviews, and risk assessments.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and market trends to guide investments.

Skills

Embedded firmware

Networking protocols

Video/Audio streaming

C/C++

Team mentorship

Problem solving

Software architecture

Real-time systems

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering

Master's Degree preferred

Tools

VAAPI

GStreamer

FFmpeg

OpenMAX

OpenGL

Linux

Android

RTOS

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, 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

The Principal Firmware Engineer is a senior-level technical leader responsible for the design, development, and implementation of audio/video conferencing and embedded system solutions. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in audio/video technologies, software architecture, design patterns, and best practices, along with a proven track record of leading and mentoring teams and delivering high-quality software products on time and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive the technical strategy, firmware architecture, and technology roadmap for audio/video conferencing and embedded systems platforms, ensuring scalability, reliability, security, and long-term maintainability.
• Lead and contribute hands-on to the design, development, debugging, and optimization of complex embedded firmware and system-level solutions across hardware, firmware, operating systems, networking, audio, and video subsystems to improve performance, interoperability, and end-to-end user experience.
• Serve as the principal technical authority for embedded systems, multimedia processing, device networking, and real-time communication technologies, providing guidance on complex technical challenges and critical design decisions.
• Establish and champion firmware engineering standards, design methodologies, automation practices, debugging approaches, and validation processes that improve product quality, development efficiency, and system robustness.
• Partner with Product Management, Systems Engineering, Hardware Engineering, and Program Management to translate business objectives and customer requirements into scalable platform solutions, execution plans, and product roadmaps.
• Lead architecture reviews, design reviews, and root-cause analyses for complex system issues, proactively identifying technical risks, dependencies, security concerns, and reliability gaps.
• Evaluate emerging technologies, industry standards, and market trends in audio/video conferencing, embedded systems, networking, and real-time communications to guide innovation and strategic technology investments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field is required
• Master's Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field is preferred
• Embedded software development in audio/video conferencing and embedded systems
• Networking protocols — TCP, UDP, HTTP/S and related stack implementation
• Video/audio streaming protocols (RTP, RTSP) and codecs (H.264/H.265, VP9) — highly desirable
• Video or graphics software systems — VAAPI, GStreamer, FFmpeg, OpenMAX, OpenGL
• Embedded software development in C/C++ or Java across Linux, Android, and RTOS platforms
• Audio/video technologies — conferencing systems, codec pipelines, streaming architectures, and best practices
• Software architecture, design patterns, and engineering standards for complex embedded systems
• Networking protocols — TCP, UDP, HTTP and stack-level implementation for embedded systems
• Video/audio streaming protocols (RTP, RTSP) and codecs (H.264/H.265, VP9) and related technologies
• Video/graphics software systems — VAAPI, GStreamer, FFmpeg, OpenMAX, OpenGL
• Team mentorship and guidance — translating business requirements into technical specifications
• Problem solving, critical thinking, and communication across cross-functional teams
• Full software development lifecycle — requirements gathering through deployment

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.

EOE/M/F/D/V

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