Senior Android Performance Engineer

Quantum Technologies LLC; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Quantum Technologies. LLC is seeking a Senior Android Performance Engineer in Cupertino, CA to ensure a smooth, responsive app experience by identifying and removing performance bottlenecks.

You will lead profiling across UI, rendering, and frameworks, define key KPIs for memory, energy, and thermal, and build automated performance tests for CI/CD. Collaboration with cross-functional teams is essential.

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 and pitfalls.
• Proficient with profiling tools: Profiler, Perfego, systrace, dumpsys, ADB, Battery Historian.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve complex performance issues.
• Strong Android UI optimization skills: view hierarchies, RecyclerView, animations, overdraw.
• Experience with performance testing frameworks (macro benchmarks, Microbenchmark, Espresso).

Responsibilities

• Ensure flagship Android app delivers smooth, responsive UX.
• Optimize complex app (UI, rendering, frameworks) and fix bottlenecks.
• Lead Android performance profiling across UI, rendering, and app frameworks.
• Define and report Android performance KPIs (memory, energy, power, thermal).
• Develop and integrate performance monitoring tools and automated frameworks.
• Implement and maintain specialized performance tests for CI/CD.
• Act as Android performance SME guiding teams and reviewing architecture.
• Perform in-depth data analysis and develop custom analysis tools.

Job description

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

Job Title:Senior Android Performance Engineer
Location:Cupertino, CA
Duration: 10 Months + Extension
Bill Rate: $72/hour (C2C)
Job Type: W-2, 1099, C2C
Client: To Be Discussed Later
Work Authorization: US Citizen, Green Card, OPT-EAD, CPT, H-1B, H4-EAD, Other

Job 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
• 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 environment

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.