Android Game Performance Engineer

1 Month ago • 3 Years +

Job Summary

Job Description

The Android Game Performance Engineer will be responsible for Android game performance and power optimizations. This includes designing, developing, and implementing Linux Android performance frameworks, drivers, and optimization solutions based on Qualcomm Chipsets. The engineer will debug and resolve performance and power issues in game apps on Android devices, profile new game apps, and collaborate with game studios. Furthermore, they will support competitor analysis, and track and join the mobile gaming ecosystem, and follow the latest power/performance technology. This role requires the engineer to be involved in the development of features, tuning device parameters for a balanced fps and power.
Must have:
  • 3+ years of Linux BSP/Android framework experience.
  • Experienced in gaming power/performance optimization.
  • Good expertise in Android/Linux framework or driver development.
  • Good programming skills (C/C++/Java/Python).
  • Knowledge of ARM SoC/CPU architecture.
  • Ability to organize and coordinate projects.
Good to have:
  • Understanding of Android/Linux Framework and display pipeline.
  • Understanding of Android IPC mechanisms.
  • Understanding of Linux CPU idle/DCVS driver, device DCVS.
  • Understanding of Linux scheduler.
  • Good English oral and written skills

Job Details


Company:

Qualcomm China

Job Area:

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software Engineering

General Summary:

As a leading technology innovator, Qualcomm pushes the boundaries of what's possible to enable next-generation experiences and drives digital transformation to help create a smarter, connected future for all. As a Qualcomm Software Engineer, you will design, develop, create, modify, and validate embedded and cloud edge software, applications, and/or specialized utility programs that launch cutting-edge, world class products that meet and exceed customer needs. Qualcomm Software Engineers collaborate with systems, hardware, architecture, test engineers, and other teams to design system-level software solutions and obtain information on performance requirements and interfaces.

Minimum Qualifications:

•    Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
OR
Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 1+ year of Software Engineering or related work experience.
OR
PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.

• 2+ years of academic or work experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.

Job Description

Responsible for Android game performance & power optimizations. Design, development, and implement Linux Android performance framework, driver, and optimization solution based on Qualcomm Chipsets. Includes but not limited to:

  • Develop Linux performance optimization features on Linux/Android platform.
  • Debug and resolve performance & power issues of game apps on Android devices.
  • Profile new game apps on Qualcomm devices to get the jank/fps etc, tune the device parameters per game.
  • Co-work with game studios to develop new features, tune device parameters for balanced fps and power
  • Support competitor analysis on games, i.e. janks, fps and power etc KPIs
  • Track and join Mobile, Gaming related eco system actively, follow the latest power/performance related technology and software framework and solution, and profile and enable them on Qualcomm platform.

Skills /Experience Required:

  • Minimum 3+ years Linux BSP/Android framework working experience.
  • Experienced on gaming power/performance optimization.
  • Good expertise on Android/Linux framework or driver development.
  • Good programming skills, such as C/C++, Java, and Python etc.
  • Good knowledge on ARM SoC/CPU architecture.
  • Ability to schedule, organize and coordinate projects in high efficiency with teamwork.
  • Good problem solving & analysis skills, communication skills and strong enthusiasm to learn.

Skills /Experience are plus:

  • Good understanding on Android/Linux Framework, display pipeline framework.
  • Good understanding on Android IPC mechanisms, like binder/AIDL/socket etc. 
  • Good understanding on Linux CPU idle/DCVS driver, device DCVS driver, suspend and resume.
  • Good understanding on Linux schedule.
  • Good English oral and written skills

Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, rest assured that Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process. You may e-mail disability-accomodations@qualcomm.com or call Qualcomm's toll-free number found here. Upon request, Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities to be able participate in the hiring process. Qualcomm is also committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities. (Keep in mind that this email address is used to provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. We will not respond here to requests for updates on applications or resume inquiries).

Qualcomm expects its employees to abide by all applicable policies and procedures, including but not limited to security and other requirements regarding protection of Company confidential information and other confidential and/or proprietary information, to the extent those requirements are permissible under applicable law.

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