Software Firmware Engineer 4
Description -
Overview
Seeking an experienced Android Graphics Expert to design, develop, and optimize high-performance graphics and rendering pipelines on Android devices. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in OpenGL ES, Vulkan, GPU optimization, and Android’s graphics stack, with strong system-level debugging skills.
This role involves working closely with platform engineers, performance teams, and hardware vendors to deliver smooth, high-FPS, low-latency rendering experiences across devices.
Key Responsibilities
Graphics Development
Design and implement real-time rendering pipelines on Android
Develop 2D/3D rendering systems using OpenGL ES / Vulkan
Implement shader programs (GLSL/SPIR-V)
Optimize graphics performance (FPS, memory, power)
Platform & System Integration
Work with Android graphics stack
SurfaceFlinger
HWComposer
Skia
RenderThread
Debug rendering issues across device variants
Handle frame drops, jank, ANR caused by graphics bottlenecks
Performance Optimization
Profile GPU and CPU usage
Use tools like
Android GPU Inspector
Perfetto
Systrace
RenderDoc
Optimize
Texture handling
Memory bandwidth
Overdraw
Frame timing
Low-Level Debugging
Debug driver-level and HAL issues (if required)
Work with device vendors (Qualcomm, MediaTek, etc.)
Understand AOSP graphics pipeline and buffer managemen
Testing & Stability
Validate rendering across multiple Android versions
Handle device compatibility challenges
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Ensure smooth behavior across refresh rates (60Hz / 90Hz / 120Hz
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