AV Programmer

Job Title: AV Programmer

Department: AV Programming
Reports To: Director of AV Technology
Location:

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced AV Programmer to design, develop, deploy, and maintain control system solutions supporting complex audiovisual projects. This role focuses on building reliable, scalable AV control systems using modern programming practices to enhance functionality, integration, and long-term maintainability.
The AV Programmer works closely with clients, systems engineers, project managers, and internal teams to understand requirements and develop efficient, well-structured control code that integrates AV hardware with networked and software-driven platforms. The ideal candidate combines deep AV programming expertise with strong software development skills and a continuous-learning mindset.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy AV control system programs for audiovisual projects
• Program and configure AV control platforms, user interfaces, and system logic
• Collaborate with systems engineers, project managers, and clients to define system functionality, scope, and implementation approach
• Develop maintainable, well-documented control code and system architectures that support long-term support and scalability
• Modify and enhance existing control programs to accommodate system changes, improve performance, and support new hardware or integrations
• Integrate control systems with networked devices, DSP platforms, video distribution systems, and third-party technologies
• Develop scripts, utilities, or internal tools to improve programming workflows, monitoring, and engineering productivity
• Perform system testing, debugging, and validation to ensure reliable operation
• Support field integration, commissioning, and troubleshooting efforts
• Create technical documentation and provide guidance to field engineering and service teams
• Research emerging technologies and modern programming methods to improve AV system capability and efficiency
• Identify opportunities to apply software development practices to improve AV programming standards, automation, and internal tools

Required Qualifications

• Proven experience as an AV Programmer or in a similar role
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field preferred
• 3+ years of audiovisual-specific programming experience
• Strong understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle and Agile methodologies
• Advanced knowledge of modern programming languages and frameworks
  • Preferred: C#, .NET, Python, JavaScript
  • Plus: C++, Java, Lua, or other scripting languages
• Understanding of advanced data structures and design patterns
• Experience with asynchronous and multithreaded programming
• Experience with both functional and object-oriented programming paradigms
• Experience working with relational and non-relational databases (SQL, MongoDB)
• Knowledge of back-end web frameworks such as Flask or Django
• Strong experience working with APIs, including RESTful and WebSocket services
• Ability to read and interface with published hardware and software APIs
• Experience working with Linux-based systems
• Strong familiarity with version control systems such as Git or Bitbucket
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills
• Ability to manage workload independently and meet project deadlines

Preferred Certifications

• Crestron Masters Certification
• AVIXA CTS, CTS-I, or CTS-D

Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Boston, MA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $60.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Boston,MA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 13, 2026.
>About TEKsystems:
We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.