Senior Firmware Engineer - Streaming Audio

Crestron Electronics Inc. - 22 Link Rockleigh NJ, 22 Link Drive, Rockleigh, New Jersey, United States of America 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. The Senior Firmware Engineer, Streaming Audio is a critical individual contributor on the Streaming Audio engineering team, responsible for designing, developing, and sustaining high‑performance firmware and software solutions for next‑generation and legacy audio products. This role requires a deeply experienced, hands‑on engineer who takes full ownership of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)—from architecture and implementation through validation, deployment, and long‑term product support. The Senior Firmware Engineer will drive high‑quality technical execution, proactively identify and resolve complex software and system‑level issues and serve as a technical authority for streaming audio applications. This role partners closely with cross‑functional teams to ensure seamless integration across hardware, platform services, and customer‑facing features, while also playing a key role in diagnosing and resolving escalated customer, field, and manufacturing issues. Responsibilities Design, develop, and sustain high performance firmware and embedded software solutions for streaming audio products across both next generation and legacy platforms using C, C++, Node.js, and Python. Own the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), including system architecture, detailed design, implementation, integration, validation, deployment, and long‑term maintenance. Collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams including hardware, platform software, QA, manufacturing, product management, and customer support to ensure seamless system integration and feature delivery. Serve as a technical authority for streaming audio firmware, providing expertise in real time systems, audio pipelines, networking, and platform integrations. Lead complex debugging and root cause analysis efforts across firmware, hardware, OS, and system level interactions to resolve elusive defects and performance issues. Drive high standards of software quality through rigorous design reviews, code reviews, unit/integration testing, and adherence to best practices in embedded development. Proactively identify technical risks, architectural gaps, and performance bottlenecks, and implement solutions before they impact product stability or timelines. Mentor and provide technical guidance to other engineers on the team, contributing to overall engineering excellence and knowledge sharing. Support continuous improvement initiatives by refining development processes, tools, and workflows to improve reliability, scalability, and development efficiency. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or a related field is required. Master’s degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or a related field preferred. 6 - 8 years of relevant experience in software development. Experienced in C, C++, Node.js, and Python in an embedded or application development environment. Experienced with Linux‑based systems including application and system‑level development. Preferred experience in Audio digital signal processing (DSP) such as echo cancellation, noise suppression, equalization, and limiters. Networking stack knowledge including TCP, UDP, and related protocols. System integration across devices, services, and control systems. Ability to balance technical and business requirements in complex problem solving. Cloud‑based services and APIs supporting device‑to‑cloud integrations. Per applicable state requirements, the annual pay range for this position ($107,500 - $173,500) which consists of base salary (subject to performance), reflects the hiring range for candidates. The final offer may vary based on 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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