AV Systems Programmer

AV Systems Programmer

At Salas O’Brien we tell our clients that we’re engineered for impact. This passion for making a difference applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects. That’s why we’re committed to living our values every day: inspiring, achieving, and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future.

Building for the long-term means that all of our team members can expect to work on amazing projects with a people-first approach to problem solving. It also means that each member of our team has truly limitless potential to build a unique, meaningful, and high-impact career—and they’ll receive great total rewards along the way.

About Us: 

Founded in 1975, Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We know that tomorrow’s requirements are today’s opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges.

We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high-rise buildings, clean energy, education, and other building types as well as structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, and more.

Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development, human resources, finance and accounting, information technology, and marketing professionals, all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to life every day.

Job Summary: The AV Systems Programmer will be involved in the planning, development, deployment and maintenance of software systems for AV control, monitoring and processing applications. The primary role of this individual will be the development of user interfaces, software files and custom code to achieve the programmatic requirements of the AV system. While knowledge of several platforms is preferred, this position is expected to be focused heavily on Q-SYS based systems.

This position is expected to be involved in the complete life cycle of projects and be heavily focused on the deployment of software solutions at the client’s site. Individual in this position will be expected to be willing to travel to client locations with up to 35% travel, mostly to locations in NYC and Washington DC, but possibly anywhere in the US.

This position is outward facing and requires someone that is passionate about AV and technology and has a deep focus on customer service.

Responsibilities:

• Programming, deployment and tuning of Audio DSP software files with primary focus on large Q-SYS systems. Programming, deployment and debugging of AV control software systems using scripting and other tools primarily within the Q-SYS environment. Experience with LUA and/or Python is a plus.


• Development of AV User Interfaces using primary the Q-SYS Designer platform.


• Review and interpretation of AV system design documentation (drawings, specifications, functional narratives and equipment lists).

Qualifications and Experience:

• This role will require close interaction with our clients and as such, excellent interpersonal and communication skills are critical.


• Knowledge and experience with Biamp, BSS, Symmetrix or similar systems is a plus.


• Experience with UI development for AMX, Crestron, Extron or other platforms is a plus. A background in AV technology and a willingness to learn.


• If not currently, the employee must become AVIXA CTS certified within a year of employment.


• Experience with Python or LUA programming is a plus.


• Prior experience with Q-SYS systems is preferred. Additional experience with Crestron, AMX or Extron systems is a plus.


• Experience in the development of plugins, modules, standard code tools, and/or enterprise programming code blocks preferred.

Location: New York City, NY, Boulder, CO, or Washington, DC

Travel: Up to 10 - 35%

Compensation & Benefits:

The expected base salary range for this role is $85,000 - $115,000 USD per year. Actual compensation will be determined based on a number of factors including skills, experience, qualifications, and location.

This role is also eligible for performance-based bonuses and a comprehensive U.S. based benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance


• 401(k) with company match


• Paid time off and company holidays


• Wellness programs and employee assistance resources


• Professional development support

For more information, visit our full benefits overview here.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Salas O’Brien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, or local laws. Salas O’Brien will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.