Senior Android Performance Engineer

Valiant Technologies LLC; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 84,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

Valiant Technologies LLC in Cupertino, CA, seeks a Senior Android Performance Engineer to ensure a smooth, responsive Android experience by profiling and optimizing rendering, UI hierarchies, and system interactions. You will own performance analysis, define KPIs, and drive improvements across the app stack.

Responsibilities include leading profiling efforts, developing monitoring tools, and integrating automated performance tests for CI/CD.

Qualifications

• BS in Computer Science or equivalent required.
• 5+ years in Android performance engineering preferred.
• Expert proficiency with Android profiling tools (Profiler, Perfetto, systrace, dumpsys, ADB, Battery Historian).
• Strong knowledge of Android OS architecture and performance pitfalls.
• Experience with memory, energy, power, and thermal metrics.

Responsibilities

• Lead Android performance profiling (Jank, ANRs, memory, thermal) across UI, rendering, and app frameworks.
• Identify, diagnose, and resolve performance bottlenecks in a complex Android app.
• Define, track, and report accurate Android performance KPIs (memory, energy, power, thermal).
• Develop, maintain, and integrate performance monitoring tools and automated frameworks.
• Implement and maintain specialized performance tests (unit, integration, end-to-end) for CI/CD.
• Collaborate with diverse teams and guide architecture reviews as Android performance SME.
• Perform in-depth data analysis and develop custom analysis tools for actionable insights.

Skills

Android performance engineering

Android profiling

Memory and power optimization

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder communication

Education

BS in Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

Profiler

Perfetto/Perfego

Systrace

dumpsys

ADB

Battery Historian

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.