Linux Android system performance engineer

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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.

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