Software Firmware Engineer 4

HP
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Overview

Description -

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

Job -

Software

Schedule -

Full time

Shift -

No shift premium (India)

Travel -

Relocation -

Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) -

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