Software Firmware Engineer 4

Location: Bengaluru, India

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
Ensure smooth behavior across refresh rates (60Hz / 90Hz / 120Hz

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**Job -**

Software

**Schedule -**

Full time

**Shift -**

No shift premium (India)

**Travel -**

**Relocation -**

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