Lead Software Engineer

Careers at Crestron • Rockleigh, NJ

78d • $122,500 - $198,000

About The Position

The Crestron Software Platform team is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Lead Software Engineer with deep expertise in C#, .NET, and software architecture. In this leadership role, you will drive the development of next-generation software solutions that power intelligent systems across residential and commercial markets. You’ll lead efforts to design and deliver cutting-edge applications that span smart home automation, A/V distribution, climate control, and commercial environmental systems. As a key member of our agile platform team, you'll play a hands-on role throughout the full software development lifecycle—driving architecture, writing high-quality code, guiding implementation, and mentoring engineers across the team.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field
• Proven experience as a Lead Software Engineer with hands-on expertise in C#, .NET, and object-oriented design.
• Strong background in designing scalable software architectures and working within distributed systems.
• Demonstrated experience with the full software development lifecycle, from requirements gathering to deployment and support.
• Experience with CI/CD toolsets, including version control systems (Git)
• Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to clearly communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, including clients and cross-functional teams.
• Strong commitment to writing clean, maintainable, and scalable code, following SOLID principles and modern design patterns.
• Solid understanding of automation systems (e.g., lighting control, HVAC, audio/video distribution, and security) and their integration with backend platforms
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities, including the ability to prioritize development efforts, guide technical teams, and make strategic decisions in fast-paced environments.
• Highly self-motivated, organized, and capable of working independently with minimal supervision while driving initiatives to completion.
• Demonstrated understanding of multi-threaded software design and development
• Must be able to work in the U.S. without sponsorship

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to the design, development, and configuration of Commercial and Residential applications, focusing on seamless integration of lighting, climate control, A/V distribution, security, and more, to deliver exceptional user experiences.
• Spearhead the design and development of robust backend systems and services using C# and .NET, ensuring scalability, performance, and maintainability while aligning with overall platform goals.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to drive architectural decisions, define system components, and align on technical strategies that support both current and future product roadmaps.
• Apply strong object-oriented design and SOLID principles to architect clean, reusable, and efficient code, promoting modularity and extensibility in all development efforts.
• Provide leadership and technical mentorship to junior and mid-level developers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and ensuring adherence to best practices, design patterns, and coding standards across the development lifecycle.
• Identify performance bottlenecks and implement optimizations, ensuring systems are responsive, efficient, and scalable in both residential and commercial environments.
• Actively participate in code reviews, unit testing, and pair programming sessions to ensure high-quality, maintainable, and secure code, and implement automated testing strategies for continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
• Work closely with product managers, QA engineers, and UI/UX designers to ensure end-to-end solutions meet customer needs, enhance usability, and align with product goals.

Benefits

• Annual pay range of $122,500 - $198,000, which consists of base salary (subject to performance)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees