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BCforward - Menlo Park, CA
posted 2 months ago
About the position
The Software Engineer IV position at BCforward is a contract role focused on optimizing the performance of VR devices, particularly in managing memory and OS usage by third-party applications. The engineer will lead performance testing efforts, ensure compliance with memory budgets, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve issues. This hybrid opportunity is ideal for candidates with a strong background in software development and debugging, particularly in the context of Android OS and VR technologies.
Responsibilities
- Lead performance testing and optimization efforts for VR devices, focusing on memory and OS usage by third-party apps.
- Ensure OS stays within allocated 5GB memory budget.
- Identify regressions and collaborate with the team to resolve memory and CPU issues.
- Develop and maintain automated tests using JavaScript.
- Utilize debugging tools like Perfetto to analyze CPU and memory usage.
- Understand Android OS internals and app launching mechanisms.
- Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams (XFN).
- Drive discussions with other teams.
- Make updates and fixes.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or similar field.
- 3+ years of software development experience.
- Experience with Android internals, AOSP, or Linux OS development.
- Strong understanding of JavaScript.
- Proficiency with debugging tools like Perfetto.
- Knowledge of call stacks, memory allocation, and SQL.
- Excellent debugging and analysis skills.
Nice-to-haves
- Mid-level experience (Level 3/4).
- Experience with performance testing and optimization.
- Familiarity with VR devices and Android-based systems.
Benefits
- Major medical insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Employer-provided group life insurance
- Voluntary life insurance
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- 401k
