Senior Engineer - Android Graphics Framework

Redline Group Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Staines-upon-Thames is seeking a Senior Engineer to develop high-performance graphics solutions for mobile devices. The ideal candidate will have expertise in real-time embedded software development, computer graphics, and middleware development using Vulkan or OpenGL. This position offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and professional growth opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent benefits

Professional growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in real-time embedded software development, preferably in mobile devices.
• Strong understanding of computer graphics pipelines and modern GPU architectures.
• Expertise in middleware development is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Innovate and optimise real-time rendering pipelines.
• Implement features for the Android Graphics stack.
• Analyse graphics workloads and improve performance.

Skills

C programming

C++ programming

Real-time embedded software development

Computer graphics expertise

System-level performance analysis

Understanding of GPU architectures

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Electronics, Mathematics, Engineering, or equivalent experience

Tools

Vulkan

OpenGL ES

SKIA graphics library

Job description

As a Senior Engineer in the Staines-upon-Thames based Graphics Research Team, you will play a key role in developing high-performance graphics solutions for mobile devices. You will integrate solutions with new hardware platforms optimize the Android OS graphics stack, benchmark systems against competitors to ensure the best possible graphics on the market. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape the future of mobile graphics and contribute to the next generation of mobile devices, while working with state-of-the-art technology.

Key Responsibilities for the Senior Engineer

• Innovate and optimise real-time rendering pipelines for exceptional performance.
• Implement features and extensions for the Android Graphics stack (e.g., SurfaceFlinger, SKIA, HWUI).
• Analyse graphics workloads, identify bottlenecks, and improve performance and power efficiency.
• Develop middleware libraries based on graphics and compute APIs such as Vulkan and OpenGL ES.
• Evaluate new devices and collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet user experience requirements.
• Take technical ownership of significant project components, translating complex requirements into detailed designs and implementations.

Required Skills & Experience

• Degree in Computer Science, Electronics, Natural Sciences, Mathematics, Engineering, or equivalent industrial experience.
• Proven experience in real-time embedded software development, preferably in mobile devices.
• Expertise in computer graphics, with middleware development experience using Vulkan (preferred), OpenGL ES, or OpenGL.
• Strong understanding of computer graphics pipelines and modern GPU architectures.
• Expert-level proficiency in C and C++ programming languages.
• System-level performance analysis skills and strong OS fundamentals (memory management, multithreading).

Desirable Skills

• Experience of SKIA graphics library.
• Experience designing and implementing GPU shader algorithms.
• Experience working on GPU Drivers.
• Experience working with ARM 64-bit architecture.
• Familiarity with ML and neutral networks.
• Familiarity with CPU/NPU hardware architectures.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation in Staines-upon-Thames, renowned for its culture of innovation and commitment to excellence.

The role offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and significant opportunities for professional growth.

To apply for the role of Senior Engineer in Staines-upon-Thames, Surrey, send your CV and cover letter to [e-mail] or contact us at 01582 878820 / 07961 158760 for more information.