Senior Engineer - Android Graphics Framework

Redline Group Ltd; Guildford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Engineer to innovate and optimise high-performance graphics solutions for mobile devices. Ideal candidates will have expertise in real-time embedded software development, computer graphics, and proficiency in C/C++. This position offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits in a culture of innovation.

Qualifications

• Degree in relevant field or equivalent industrial experience.
• Proven experience in real-time embedded software development.
• Expertise in computer graphics and middleware development.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Real-time embedded software development

Computer graphics expertise

C programming

C++ programming

Performance analysis

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Electronics, Natural Sciences, Mathematics, Engineering

Tools

Vulkan

OpenGL ES

OpenGL

Job description

Overview

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, optimise 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

• 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 with the 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 neural networks.
• Familiarity with CPU/NPU hardware architectures.

Benefits

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.

How to Apply

To apply for the role of Senior Engineer in Staines‑upon‑Thames, Surrey, send your CV and cover letter to [email protected] or contact us at (phone number removed) / (phone number removed) for more information.