Co-Op 2026 – Software Engineering - Intelligent Video

Creston • Boston, MA

20d • Hybrid

About The Position

Crestron Electronics is seeking a motivated student for a Summer-Fall Software Engineering Co-op to join our Intelligent Video Team in Boston, MA. This role offers hands-on learning, professional growth, and career development in a supportive environment. The position is primarily on-site for the initial months, with a potential for hybrid work based on management discretion. Candidates must be able to commute to the Boston office. Crestron values Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, believing that a diverse workforce drives innovation. Interns and Co-Ops will work on meaningful projects with industry professionals, be assigned a dedicated mentor, and participate in training and networking opportunities to enhance both technical and non-technical skills. The role involves contributing to the development of Intelligent Video products and features, working with state-of-the-art audio and camera technologies, and gaining experience with modern AV and network communication protocols. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, creative, curious, and thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative setting. This Co-op experience will provide exposure to software development best practices, debugging techniques, AI-assisted development tools, testing and automation, and cross-functional team collaboration.

Requirements

• Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Must be able to commute to and from the Boston, MA area for the duration of the Co-op period.
• Must have unrestricted work authorization in the United States now and in the future.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Coursework, project experience, or familiarity with C#, C++, or another object-oriented programming language.
• Understanding of object-oriented programming (OOP) concepts and software development fundamentals.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Windows and/or Linux operating systems.
• Responsible, self-motivated, and eager to learn.
• Demonstrates a strong work ethic and commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Effective communication skills (verbal, written, and listening) with the ability to communicate technical concepts to team members and mentors.
• Naturally curious and interested in pursuing a career in Software Engineering.
• Ability to manage assigned tasks, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities with guidance from team members.
• Positive, personable, and able to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Open to learning new technologies, tools, and development practices.

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to one or more of the following areas through coursework, research, or personal projects is preferred: Artificial Intelligence (AI) / Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Image Processing, Robotics.
• Exposure to networking, video technologies, audio technologies, or embedded systems is a plus.
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to a well-defined project and help deliver measurable results as part of the Intelligent Video team.
• Collaborate with engineers to develop and demonstrate proof-of-concept (POC) solutions for new product features and enhancements.
• Perform software testing activities, both manually and through AI-assisted scripting and automation tools.
• Assist in staging, investigating, troubleshooting, and documenting reported issues while learning structured debugging and root cause analysis techniques.
• Participate in code reviews, team discussions, and technical design conversations to gain exposure to modern software development practices.
• Document technical findings, test results, and implementation details to support team knowledge sharing.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree