Linux Android system performance engineer

1 Month ago • 2 Years + • System Design

Job Summary

Job Description

The job involves optimizing Android system performance, including designing and implementing Linux/Android performance frameworks and drivers based on Qualcomm chipsets. Responsibilities include developing system performance optimization features, designing new APIs for performance SDKs, analyzing and resolving performance issues, creating tools to detect performance problems, supporting competitor analysis, and collaborating with various technical teams on areas like power, camera, and display. The role requires expertise in Android/Linux framework or driver development, programming skills in C/C++, Java, and Python, and knowledge of ARM SoC/CPU architecture.
Must have:
  • Experience in system performance issue analysis and optimization.
  • Expertise in Android/Linux framework or driver development.
  • Programming skills: C/C++, Java, and Python.
  • Knowledge of ARM SoC/CPU architecture.
Good to have:
  • Experience in SDK development.
  • Good understanding of Android/Linux Framework, especially render/display pipeline.
  • Familiarity with Android analyze/debug tools like Perfetto, systrace, logcat.
  • Good understanding of Android IPC mechanisms, like binder/AIDL/socket.
  • Good understanding of Linux CPU DCVS driver and power management.
  • Good understanding on 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 system performance optimization. Design, develop, and implement Linux/Android performance framework, driver, and optimization solution based on Qualcomm Chipsets. Includes but not limited to:

1. Develop system performance optimization features on Linux/Android platform.

2. Design and implement new APIs for performance SDK. Write unit tests.

3. Analyze, debug and resolve issues for common Android performance areas like Launch latency/Scroll/Animation etc. and internal performance modules.

4. Design and implement tools to help detect performance issues and parse/analyze logs.

5. Support competitor analysis on system performance KPIs and performance related features.

6. Work closely with other technical team and provide support from performance perspective. For example, collaborate with multiple teams on various areas such as power, camera, display, video etc.

Skills /Experience Required:

1. Experienced on system performance issue analysis and performance optimization.

2. Good expertise on Android/Linux framework or driver development.

3. Good programming skills, such as C/C++, Java, and Python etc.

4. Good knowledge on ARM SoC/CPU architecture.

5. Ability to schedule, organize and coordinate projects in high efficiency with teamwork.

6. Good problem solving & analysis skills, communication skills and strong enthusiasm to learn.

Skills /Experience are plus:

1. Experience on SDK development.

2. Good understanding on Android/Linux Framework, especially render/display pipeline.

3. Familiar with Android analyze/debug kills like Perfetto, systrace, logcat etc.

4. Good understanding on Android IPC mechanisms, like binder/AIDL/socket etc. 

5. Good understanding on Linux CPU DCVS driver and power management.

6. Good understanding on Linux scheduler.

7. Good English oral and written skills.

Education Requirements:

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.

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.

To all Staffing and Recruiting Agencies: Our Careers Site is only for individuals seeking a job at Qualcomm. Staffing and recruiting agencies and individuals being represented by an agency are not authorized to use this site or to submit profiles, applications or resumes, and any such submissions will be considered unsolicited. Qualcomm does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Qualcomm employees or any other company location. Qualcomm is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/applications.

If you would like more information about this role, please contact Qualcomm Careers.

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