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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal Firmware Engineer - Video Streaming & Embedded Systems - **Company:** Crestron Electronics - **Location:** Rockleigh, NJ, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $125,000.0 - $150,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Android Software Development, Systems Engineering, C++ (Programming Language), Codecs, Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Software Design Patterns, Linux, Embedded Software, FFmpeg, Firmware, Graphics Software, H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, Interoperability, Network Protocols, OpenGL, Software Architecture, Real-Time Operating Systems, Software Engineering, Transmission Control Protocol (TCP), WebRTC, High Efficiency Video Coding (HEVC), Audio Streaming, RTSP, Information Technology, Video Streaming - **Published:** August 22, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/us45602ce6b854e5a16903f4655361580e/eaa ## About the Role * 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 ## Description 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., * 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 ## Related Videos - [The Fundamentals of Online Video](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/32-the-fundamentals-of-online-video) - [Computer Vision from the Edge to the Cloud done easy](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/263-computer-vision-from-the-edge-to-the-cloud-done-easy) - [Transforming Education: A Journey from interactive Markdown to Remote-Labs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/941-transforming-education-a-journey-from-interactive-markdown-to-remote-labs) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [Raise your voice!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/10-raise-your-voice) - [For the Cars and the Curious: Android Drift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/499-for-the-cars-and-the-curious-android-drift) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs) - [Best Countries for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/267-best-countries-for-software-engineers) - [What Jobs Can You Get with a Software Engineering Degree?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/398-what-jobs-can-you-get-with-a-software-engineering-degree) - [Dev Digest 134 - Where pixels sing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/477-dev-digest-134-where-pixels-sing)