Open Source Software Engineer - Android-AOSP in Aemstelredamme, Nederland

About Fairphone

Fairphone is more than just a company - we are a global leader in sustainable, modular electronics, on a mission to change the electronics industry from the inside out. Built on strong social and environmental values, we are a diverse and inclusive team from all walks of life creating market consumer electronics that make a real impact.

At Fairphone, you will find a supportive and safe space where everyone can be themselves, collaborate openly, and have the freedom to learn and grow - because that’s how we innovate and drive change together! 

So… are you a proactive, self-motivated team player who loves taking initiative and bringing positive energy? Do you thrive in a fast-moving start-up or scale-up environment? Are you a great communicator who values collaboration and embraces different perspectives? And most importantly, do you feel a strong connection to Fairphone’s mission and values? If you're nodding along and thinking, “Yes, that’s me!”, then check out our vacancy below! 

Please know that we acknowledge that we are living in a time where the use of AI can bring many efficiencies and support. However, we want to know the real YOU. Please try to limit the use of AI tools to generate answers to the application; we value authenticity and encourage you to use your creativity! 

• Location : Amsterdam-based position

• Hours : 32 to 40 hours per week

• Start : 01.01.2027 (or earlier)

• Contract duration : The 1st 12-month employment contract with the possibility of extension to permanent 

• Deadline to apply : We review applications on a rolling basis. Please apply as soon as possible

About your role

The Fairphone Software Engineering team is seeking a Open Source Software Engineer focused on AOSP and the Android ecosystem to reshape Fairphone’s ambition on open sourcing. Open source is already part of Fairphone’s mission and we’re publishing a lot of source code of our devices and apps and services. However we want to redefine how we engage with open source communities and partners and build a stronger relationship with them. You will be the main driver behind this mission: You will shape our strategy for collaborating with open source contributors especially on our device source trees. You will drive upstreaming activities towards AOSP but also community projects such as LineageOS. You will also work with current and future Android partners such as Murena, CalyxOS or Nura. Open sourcing is key to our longevity strategy and therefore also directly feeding into our environmental and social impact goals. Join us in building a fairer, more durable OS that through engagement with open source communities and partners proves high-performance technology can, and should, last.
You will report directly to our OS Longevity team Tech Lead, under our Head of Software Engineering, who reports to our CTO. You will be working next to senior engineers who focus on different parts of the mobile Android and Linux software stack.

Key Responsibilities & Objectives

Your Key Responsibilities

• Build up and maintain software engineering level partnership with open source partners and communities
• Lead ongoing open sourcing activities with focus on our Android devices
• Explore opportunities for community engagement and onboarding open source partners
• Contribute to software quality improvement by effectively engaging with community work
• Support aligning our software suppliers’ way of working and code base setup with our open source and longevity requirements.
• Provide guidance to internal teams on open sourcing best practices and business relevance

Your Key Objectives

• Define and implement a strategy for effective engagement with open source communities on our Android devices.

• Engage with our open source partners and facilitate sharing sources and solutions with them.

• Engage with our software suppliers around open sourcing requirements

• Drive upstreaming activities especially towards AOSP to contribute to the AOSP ecosystem and make our device longevity more effective.

• Embed your strategy within the complexities of AOSP  stacks through nearly a decade of upgrades.

• Contribute to ongoing work on maintenance, security and performance of both our own system and partner and community Android systems on our devices.

Your Skills & Experience

• You have a degree in computer science, software engineering, computer engineering, or a similar field, or have equivalent experience in one or more of these fields.

• You have 5+ years of  relevant, hands-on experience in the Android ecosystem

• You have 5+ years of experience in open-source development methodologies and thrive in a collaborative environment.

• Any strong open source experience in other projects and communities is a bonus

• Experience with engaging with the Android and mobile ODM ecosystem and related way of working is a bonus

• You have strong knowledge of the core Android stacks and required programming languages, including C/C++, Rust, Java, and Kotlin.

• You are software quality-driven, used to unit and integration testing, code review tools, and continuous integration.

• You are familiar with basic scripting (shell), process automation (Python), and code versioning (Git).

• You are proficient with GNU/Linux operating systems.

• You are proficient in spoken and written English. Most of us are not native English speakers, but that’s the primary language we use internally, as well as with our teams and partners worldwide.

What Fairphone can offer you?

• The opportunity to create an impact on the electronics industry around the world.

• A diverse work environment full of international, passionate, warm-hearted team members.

• 25 paid holidays per year (based on a full-time contract) next to the other public holidays in the Netherlands. You’ll also get a day off on your birthday! Additionally, the longer you stay, the more holidays you get! 

• Daily, healthy lunch, organic FairChain coffee, and many more tasty things.

• You will join Fairphone’s collective pension scheme, and we will contribute to building your pension.

• You will receive a laptop, Fairbuds,  and a Fairphone as working devices.

• Hybrid working model: We are remote-friendly and also contribute up to €250 toward your home office set-up.

• Public transport allowance – we fully cover your 2nd-class commute from your home to the office

• Bike allowance – We support you with a bike purchase of up to €300, and you’ll also have a yearly repair budget of up to €100! We also cover 23 cents per km for your biking distance from home to the office (or train station) and back!

• Grow with us! We encourage you to develop at Fairphone. In addition to €500 for L&D, we’ll support your career goals with coaching (Inuka), workshops, or courses that you can join with your development budget. You will get access to Udemy with unlimited courses and trainings.

• Kitchen with beautiful views to the IJ waterfront.

• There’s a gym in the building where you can build healthy habits, stay active and have fun with your colleagues, as well as a subscription to our mental & physical well-being services (Inuka & Urban Sports)