Android Graphics Engineer

Description:

microTECH Global LTD is seeking a talented Android Graphics Engineer with expertise in low-level graphics and GPU development. The role focuses on delivering high-performance graphics solutions on Android platforms, integrating new hardware, optimizing the graphics stack, and ensuring a best-in-class graphics experience. The position is hybrid, based near Egham, England, with 3 days onsite and 2 days remote.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop innovations to optimize real-time rendering pipelines and deliver top-tier performance.

• Implement standard features and extensions for the Android Graphics stack, including SurfaceFlinger, SKIA, HWUI, etc.

• Analyse graphics workloads, identify bottlenecks, and optimize for performance and power efficiency.

• Develop middleware libraries using graphics and compute APIs such as Vulkan and OpenGL ES.

• Bring up and evaluate new devices, collaborating with teams to implement new UX requirements.

• Take technical responsibility for significant sections of assigned projects.

• Translate complex functional and technical requirements into detailed design and implementation.

Required Skills:

• Degree in Computer Science, Electronics, Natural Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or related discipline (or equivalent industrial experience).

• Proven track record in real-time embedded software development, preferably for mobile devices.

• Expertise in computer graphics, with experience developing middleware using Vulkan (preferred), OpenGL ES, OpenGL, or DirectX.

• Strong understanding of graphics pipelines and modern mobile GPU architectures.

• Expert proficiency in C and C++ programming languages.

• Strong OS fundamentals, including memory management, multithreading, and user/kernel mode interaction.

• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.

Desirable Skills:

• Experience with SKIA graphics library and GPU drivers.

• GPU shader algorithm design and implementation (GLSL, HLSL, or equivalent).

• System software development for Android OS.

• Image processing algorithm design and implementation.

• Experience with ARM 64-bit architecture and familiarity with CPU/NPU hardware.

• Java and/or Python development experience.

This role is ideal for engineers passionate about graphics performance, mobile GPU optimization, and delivering high-quality user experiences on Android devices.