Senior Firmware Engineer - Android/Linux BSP

Overview Crestron’s firmware team is looking for a talented and self‑motivated engineer with strong embedded software development experience who can apply his/her expertise in our next generation systems. As a member of the firmware development team, you will be responsible for the full lifecycle of design, development, modification, testing, debugging, and support of new and existing embedded software for our embedded Linux and Android based products. The Senior Firmware Engineer for our Android/Linux BSP team will help create new control systems, digital media, and UC products, and will take part in the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) as well as handling field escalations with new and legacy products. Responsibilities Design, develop, implement, debug and maintain embedded real‑time applications for Android/Linux based products in C and C++. Embedded Linux Kernel/OS development on ARM based platforms, including configuration management, build, deployment, hardware interfaces, device driver, and device tree. Work closely with other software and hardware engineers to solve design issues. Responsible for the design and implementation of new device features on multiple platforms. Maintain current software including feature enhancements, performance increases, troubleshooting, testing, and bug fixing. Interface software applications with other devices and control systems. Provide technical documentation (test procedures, design specifications, etc.). Other duties as assigned. Qualifications BS in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering is required. MS in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering is preferred. 5–8 years of proven experience developing and debugging embedded software for Linux/Android based products in C and C++. Strong C and C++ skills. Must have experience with: Embedded Linux U‑Boot/kernel development and customization, Linux Device Tree development, Android HAL (Hardware Abstraction Layer) Device driver development, optimizations, bug fixing, and adding new functionality (display, power management, Wi‑Fi, GPIO, etc.) Debugging issues within the Android Framework and Linux Kernel. Independently reading and understanding electrical schematics. Working with source control tools such as Git, Gerrit, GitHub, and Android command line tools such as adb and fastboot. Debugging embedded systems where step debugging may not be available. Hardware‑accelerated graphics processing (OpenGL ES) is beneficial. Google’s AOSP architecture development for Android framework services, Android native applications (JNI/NDK), or system applications in Java or Kotlin. 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. 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, 401(k) with company match, Paid Time Off, Holidays, on‑site amenities at NJ Headquarters & TX Facilities, Crestron Market Cafés, 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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