Senior Android Performance Engineer: UI, Power & Memory

Machine Learning Technologies, LLC; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Senior Android Performance Engineer in Cupertino, CA, 12 Months+ Extension, $68/hour (C2C). Responsible for optimizing a flagship Android app’s performance, memory, energy, and thermal metrics across UI and rendering layers.

Applicants should have 5+ years in Android performance engineering, strong Java/Kotlin skills, and hands-on experience with profiling tools. Candidates must be eligible to work in the US and capable of collaborating with cross-functional teams.

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 performance pitfalls.
• Experience with profiling tools (Profiler, Perfego, systrace, dumpsys, ADB, Battery Historian).

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 performance

Java/Kotlin

Profiling tools

Memory/power optimization

Education

BS in Computer Science

Tools

Profiler (Android)

Systrace

dumpsys

Android Studio

Job description

Senior Android Performance Engineer in Cupertino, CA, 12 Months+ Extension, $68/hour (C2C). Responsible for optimizing a flagship Android app’s performance, memory, energy, and thermal metrics across UI and rendering layers.

Applicants should have 5+ years in Android performance engineering, strong Java/Kotlin skills, and hands-on experience with profiling tools. Candidates must be eligible to work in the US and capable of collaborating with cross-functional teams.