Fast Facts

Bluum is seeking a highly skilled Programmer III to lead AV integration projects by delivering complex solutions and mentoring junior programmers, while ensuring high standards and technological advancements in the field.

Responsibilities: Key responsibilities include system programming, technical support, standards generation, team mentoring, and client consultation on AV industry best practices.

Skills: Candidates should possess advanced knowledge of DSP theory and programming, control systems integration, and should be proficient in programming languages such as C#, Python, and LUA.

Qualifications: 6+ years of programming experience and advanced certifications in Crestron, Extron, and QSC systems are preferred.

Location: This position is remote, with occasional travel required for client needs and company meetings in Minnesota.

Compensation: Not provided by employer. Typical compensation ranges for this position are between $90,000 - $120,000.

Summary

A Bluum Programmer III represents the highest level of expertise and experience in AV integration. Programmer III’s are tasked with delivering complex solutions to the toughest issues, for both internal and external clients. In addition to programming and consulting on top tier projects, Programmer III’s are called on by management to vet the latest technology, generate, maintain, and consult on company standards, and mentor their fellow programmers.

Programmer III candidates will be expected to have knowledge of all three major control systems offered by Bluum (Crestron, Extron, and QSC), while holding top tier certifications in their primary control discipline. Additionally, a Programmer III should have a wide range of knowledge and ability in DSP design across all platforms and specific knowledge of advanced programming for Bluum’s preferred DSP platforms (Biamp and QSC.)

Essential Functions and Job Duties

System Programming (50%)
Generate source code for DSPs, control systems, and system UI
Generate control system proof documents for client approval and work with clients to finalize control system functionality
Maintain program archive as well as relevant custom modules
Ability to deploy and troubleshoot programs remotely
Technical Support (15%)
Assist technical service staff with break fix and feature request upgrades
Participate in on call rotation for rapid response of TS needs
Standards Generation and Maintenance (10%)
Work with fellow programmers across control disciplines to set UI/UX standards
Generate and maintain core system template programming for agile go-to-market deployment
Team Mentoring (10%)
Work with team programmers and field engineers to advance overall team knowledge
System Consultation (10%)
Preform design reviews on all assigned jobs before system deployment
Participate in remote and on-site client sales calls to advise internal and external clients of AV industry best practices
Vet and “bench test” new technology for integration into Bluum standard designs
Other Duties as Assigned (5%)

Experience, Education, Skills, and Competencies

6+ years of programming experience. Must supply relevant code examples to show level of workmanship
College degrees in relevant Computer Science fields will also be considered
Advanced knowledge of DSP theory, and programming including: AGC, AEC, USB routing, Room Combining, etc
Advanced knowledge of control system and third-party programming integration including: Web API integration, line coding in chosen discipline (C#, Python, LUA, HTML5, CSS)
Working knowledge of computer networks and switch configuration

Industry/Manufacturer Certifications

CTS-D (AVIXA)
Advanced Certification in Primary control system discipline:
Crestron: Masters Certified Programmer at minimum with metal levels preferred
Extron: Extron Authorized Programmer
QSC: Control 201 with knowledge and examples of LUA plugin and scripting work
Q-Sys Level 2
Biamp TesiraSERVER
Dante Level III
Crestron DMC-E-4K
Crestron CNS-D

Typical Projects

Jobs with revenue of $100k+
Large scale AVoIP deployments (NV-32, NVX, NAV and similar), with 30+ endpoints
Multi campus enterprise deployments (30+ rooms, many of which could be of complexity of most single jobs)
Large multi-control system communication
Intricate system automation
Advanced Enterprise AV Management (Utilizing tools such as XiO Cloud, Qsys Reflect, or custom Solarwinds etc management systems)

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Travel Requirements

While this job is primarily a remote or work from home position, travel may be required on an as needed basis to address client and job specific needs.

Remote employees can also expect to travel to a regional office up to four (4) times annually for department meetings and company trainings.

Work Environment

Remote. While the Programmer III position is fully remote, employees can be asked to come into the office on an as needed basis. If this requires travel, all expenses will be covered by the company.

Physical Demands

Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading

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