Open Source Software Engineer - Android-AOSP

Job Description

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 un