Crestron Electronics

Lead Firmware Engineer - Android/Linux BSP

Crestron Electronics$132K — $214K *
Plano, TX 75025In-Person
Consumer Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS/MS in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering
  • 6 - 8 years in embedded Linux/Android development with strong C/C++ skills
  • Experience with V4L2, Linux kernel camera drivers, and Android Camera HAL
  • Familiarity with device tree overlays and power sequencing
  • Hands-on with IQ tuning tools and camera validation frameworks
  • Experience in debugging complex camera pipelines across kernel and user space
  • Proficiency in Git/Gerrit and build systems for Yocto and AOSP

Responsibilities

  • Own the design and implementation of cross-OS camera architecture
  • Drive end-to-end development and maintenance of camera drivers
  • Design and validate DT/DTBO overlays for camera functionality
  • Drive image quality tuning for various algorithms and pipelines
  • Create automated validation and stress test suites for media graphs
  • Partner with hardware teams for CSI timing and sensor onboarding
  • Maintain technical documentation and bring-up playbooks

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
  • Life Insurance and Short Term Disability coverage
  • 401K plan with company match
  • Generous Paid Time Off and holidays
  • On-site amenities including cafes and fitness centers at headquarters and facilities
Full Job Description
Overview

Provide technical leadership for the design and implementation of a unified camera BSP infrastructure spanning Linux and Android platforms. This role is responsible for defining BSP architecture, leading camera sensor bring-up and ISP integration, optimizing image quality, and ensuring full compliance with Android Camera HAL requirements. Partnering closely with hardware, imaging, and application teams, this position drives robust, scalable camera solutions from early development through production.

Responsibilities
  • Own the design and implementation of cross-OS camera architecture, leading board bring-up and ensuring robust hardware-software integration across platforms.
  • Own end-to-end development and maintenance of camera drivers (V4L2 sub-devices), ensuring robust integration with the Android Camera HAL.
  • Design and validate DT/DTBO overlays for camera power, reset, and MCLK sequencing, ensuring robust hardware bring-up and runtime stability.
  • Drive image quality tuning for 3A algorithms (AE/AWB/AF), LSC, TNR, and color pipelines using provided tools to achieve optimal performance and consistency.
  • Design and own automated media graph validation, streaming verification, and overnight stress test suites to ensure reliability, performance, and regression coverage.
  • Partner closely with hardware teams to define, validate, and debug CSI timing, PHY configuration, and sensor onboarding during platform bring-up.
  • Own management of NDA-protected components and maintain a structured, reliable communication cadence with silicon and camera vendors.
  • Author and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, bring-up playbooks, and release notes to support platform bring-up, handoff, and long-term maintainability.


Qualifications
  • BS/MS in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering is required
  • 6 - 8 years of experience in embedded Linux/Android development with strong C/C++ skills.
  • Proven experience with V4L2, Linux kernel camera drivers, and Android Camera HAL.
  • Familiarity with device tree overlays, power sequencing.
  • Hands-on with IQ tuning tools and camera validation frameworks.
  • Experience with ISP pipelines and proprietary HAL components.
  • Ability to debug complex camera pipelines across kernel and user space.
  • Proficiency in Git/Gerrit and build systems for Yocto and AOSP.
  • Knowledge of GStreamer/OpenCV for Linux multimedia pipelines.
  • Experience with Qualcomm's CHI pipeline.
  • Understanding of Android CTS/GTS compliance and metadata policies


Per applicable state requirements, the annual pay range for this position ($132,000 - $214,000) 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.

*No Solicitation* Any agency submittal to any employee of Crestron Electronics, Inc by any method of communication will be deemed the sole property of Crestron Electronics Inc.

About Crestron Electronics

Crestron Electronics is a leading manufacturer of advanced control and automation systems for homes, offices, schools, hospitals, hotels, and more. The company was founded in 1971 and is headquartered in Rockleigh, New Jersey. Crestron's products include touch screens, remote controls, lighting systems, audio and video distribution systems, and more. The company has offices and dealers around the world and has won numerous awards for its innovative products and solutions.
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1968

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