Android Performance Engineer

Valiant Technologies LLC; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Valiant Technologies LLC in Cupertino, CA is seeking a Senior Android Performance Engineer to ensure our flagship Android app delivers a smooth, responsive, and resource-efficient user experience. You will optimize UI, rendering, and frameworks by identifying bottlenecks and implementing robust performance tests.

Lead profiling across memory, energy, and thermal metrics, define KPIs, and collaborate with teams to implement monitoring tools and automated tests for CI/CD integration.

Qualifications

• BS in Computer Science or equivalent.
• 5+ years in Android performance engineering.
• Expertise in Java/Kotlin for Android.
• Deep understanding of Android OS architecture & performance pitfalls.
• Expert proficiency with Android profiling tools (Profiler, Perfego, systrace, dumpsys, ADB, Battery Historian).
• Proven ability to diagnose and resolve complex performance issues.
• Adept at measuring and interpreting memory, energy, power, and thermal metrics.
• Strong Android UI optimization skills (View hierarchies, Recycler View, animations, overdraw).
• Strong understanding of mobile system architecture (CPU/GPU, memory, power management).
• Experience with performance testing frameworks (e.g., Android macro benchmark, Microbenchmark, Espresso).
• Effective communication of intricate performance analysis to diverse stakeholders.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with a diverse team and thrive in fast-paced, deadline driven environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead Android performance profiling (Jank, ANRs, memory, thermal) across UI, rendering, and app frameworks.
• Optimize & fix Android UI, rendering, and system performance issues.
• Define, track, and report accurate Android performance KPIs (memory, energy, power, thermal).
• Develop, maintain, and integrate performance monitoring tools & automated frameworks .
• Implement & maintain specialized performance tests (unit, integration, end-to-end) for CI/CD.
• Act as Android performance SME, guiding teams, reviewing architecture, and staying current.
• Perform in-depth data analysis, utilizing and developing custom analysis tools for actionable insights.

Skills

Android profiling

Memory management

Performance optimization

Java/Kotlin

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

BS in Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

Profiler

Perfetto

systrace

dumpsys

ADB

Battery Historian

Job description

US Citizen, Green Card, H-1B, OPT-EAD, CPT, Other

Title: Android Performance Engineer
Location: Cupertino, CA
Duration: 12 Months+ Extension
Bill Rate: $68/hour(C2C)
Job Type: W-2, 1099, C2C
Client: To Be Discussed Later
Work Authorization: USC, GC, H-1B, OPT-EAD, GC-EAD, H4-EAD

Summary:
We're looking for a Senior Android Performance Engineer to ensure our flagship Android application delivers a smooth, responsive, and resource-efficient user experience. You will optimize our complex app (UI, rendering, frameworks) by identifying, diagnosing, resolving performance bottlenecks, and implementing robust performance tests, with a deep focus on memory, energy, power, and thermal performance.
Responsibilities:

• Lead Android performance profiling (Jank, ANRs, memory, thermal) across UI, rendering, and app frameworks.
• Optimize & fix Android UI, rendering, and system performance issues.
• Define, track, and report accurate Android performance KPIs (memory, energy, power, thermal).
• Develop, maintain, and integrate performance monitoring tools & automated frameworks .
• Implement & maintain specialized performance tests (unit, integration, end-to-end) for CI/CD.
• Act as Android performance SME, guiding teams, reviewing architecture, and staying current.
• Perform in-depth data analysis, utilizing and developing custom analysis tools for actionable insights.

Minimum Qualifications:

• BS in Computer Science or equivalent.
• 5+ years in Android performance engineering.
• Expertise in Java/Kotlin for Android.
• Deep understanding of Android OS architecture & performance pitfalls.
• Expert proficiency with Android profiling tools (Profiler, Perfego, systrace, dumpsys, ADB, Battery Historian)
• Proven ability to diagnose and resolve complex performance issues.
• Adept at measuring and interpreting memory, energy, power, and thermal metrics.
• Strong Android UI optimization skills (View hierarchies, Recycler View, animations, overdraw).
• Strong understanding of mobile system architecture (CPU/GPU, memory, power management).
• Experience with performance testing frameworks (e.g., Android macro benchmark, Microbenchmark, Espresso).
• Effective communication of intricate performance analysis to diverse stakeholders,
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with a diverse team and thrive in fast-paced, deadline driven environments.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship/ immigration status, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.