Open Source Software Engineer in Aemstelredamme, Nederland

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain software engineering partnerships with open-source communities and partners.
• Lead open-sourcing activities for Fairphone’s Android devices.
• Define and implement a strategy for engaging open-source communities around Android devices.
• Drive upstreaming activities toward AOSP and community projects such as LineageOS.
• Engage with open-source partners and facilitate sharing of sources and solutions.
• Coordinate with software suppliers on open-sourcing requirements and code-base practices.
• Advise internal teams on open-source best practices and business relevance.
• Contribute to maintenance, security, performance, and quality improvements across Fairphone and partner Android systems.
• Explore opportunities for community engagement and onboarding open-source partners.

Requirements

• A degree in computer science, software engineering, computer engineering, or a similar field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of relevant, hands-on experience in the Android ecosystem.
• 5+ years of experience with open-source development methodologies.
• Strong knowledge of Android stacks and programming languages including C/C++, Rust, Java, and Kotlin.
• Experience with unit and integration testing, code review tools, and continuous integration.
• Familiarity with shell scripting, Python-based process automation, and Git.
• Proficiency with GNU/Linux operating systems.
• Strong spoken and written English.
• Strong open-source experience in other projects and communities is a bonus.
• Experience engaging with the Android and mobile ODM ecosystem is a bonus.

Benefits

• Amsterdam-based position with 32–40 hours per week.
• Start date of January 1, 2027 or earlier.
• Initial 12-month employment contract with possibility of extension to permanent employment.
• Hybrid, remote-friendly working model with up to €250 toward home-office setup.
• 25 paid holidays per year for a full-time contract, plus Dutch public holidays, a birthday day off, and additional holidays based on tenure.
• Daily healthy lunch, organic FairChain coffee, and other refreshments.
• Collective pension scheme with employer contributions.
• Laptop, Fairbuds, and Fairphone provided as working devices.
• Full coverage of second-class public transport commuting costs.
• Bike allowance including up to €300 toward a bike, up to €100 annual repairs, and €0.23 per kilometer for commuting by bike.
• €500 learning and development budget, coaching through Inuka, workshops, courses, and unlimited Udemy access.
• Access to an on-site gym and Inuka and Urban Sports well-being services.