Linux Android Performance Engineer
Job Summary
Job Description
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.
- 2+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
- 2+ years of academic or work experience with C, C++, Java, or Python.
- Responsible for Qualcomm Chipset performance optimization.
- Design, develop, and implement Linux/Android performance framework, driver, and optimization solution.
- Develop system performance optimization features on Linux/Android platform.
- Analyze, debug and resolve performance issues on Linux/Android devices.
- Configure and tune system parameters for common scenarios.
- Provide key support to OEMs for features and issues.
- Work closely with other technical teams.
- 3+ years experience in system performance issue analysis and optimization.
- Good expertise in Linux/Android framework or driver development.
- Good programming skills in C/C++, Java, and Python.
- Good knowledge of ARM SoC/CPU architecture.
- Ability to schedule, organize, and coordinate projects efficiently.
- Excellent problem-solving, analysis, and communication skills.
- Familiarity with Android analyze/debug tools like Perfetto, systrace, eBPF.
- Understanding of Linux CPU DCVS driver and power management.
- Understanding of Linux scheduler, File system, and I/O scheduler.
- Understanding of AI optimization, neon/SIMD programming.
- Understanding of Android IPC mechanisms (binder/AIDL/socket).
- Good English oral and written skills.
- World-class health benefit options for employees and their eligible dependents.
- Programs designed to help employees build and prepare for a financially secure future.
- Self and family resources to help build emotional/mental strength and resilience, as well as define purpose.
- Wellbeing programs and resources to support employees to Live+Well and Work+Well.
- Continuous learning and development programs.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Mentorships.
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Job Details
Job Description
Job Posting Date
2025-09-15
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 Function
Responsible for Qualcomm Chipset performance optimization. Design, develop, and implement Linux/Android performance framework, driver, and optimization solution based on Qualcomm Chipsets. Includes but not limited to:
- Develop system performance optimization features on Linux/Android platform.
- Analyze, debug and resolve performance issues on Linux/Android devices like boot time, benchmark, memory, I/O, camera/video fps, launch latency etc.
- Configure and tune system parameters for common scenarios to ensure good user experience and achieve the balance of performance and power.
- Provide key support to OEMs for features and issues.
- Work closely with other technical team and provide support from performance perspective. For example, collaborate with multiple teams on power, camera, display, video etc.
Preferred Qualifications
- 3+ years experiences on system performance issue analysis and performance optimization, has solid knowledge of system performance.
- Good expertise on Linux/Android 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.
- Excellent problem solving & analysis skills, communication skills and strong enthusiasm to learn.
Skills /Experience are plus:
- Familiar with Android analyze/debug tools like Perfetto, systrace, eBPF etc.
- Good understanding on Linux CPU DCVS driver and power management.
- Good understanding on Linux scheduler.
- Good understanding on File system and I/O scheduler.
- Good understanding on AI optimization, neon/SIMD programming.
- Good understanding on Android IPC mechanisms, like binder/AIDL/socket etc.
- Good English oral and written skills.
Education Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 5+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
OR
Master’s degree in engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 3+ year of Software Engineering or related work experience.
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