2 months ago
Amsterdam, NetherlandsSenior
Responsibilities
- Design and implement software bridges and integration layers for partner-specific components within the Android stack.
- Provide technical guidance and oversight to partners integrating solutions into Fairphone’s open-source tree and production codebase.
- Manage partner components through the software development lifecycle, from bring-up through maintenance.
- Collaborate with quality and testing teams to validate ODM deliverables and integrated features.
- Triage and resolve complex integration issues across hardware and software boundaries.
- Own technical documentation and communicate integration details to internal stakeholders and external partners.
- Manage project timelines, vendor relationships, and cross-functional delivery for partner integrations.
- Architect scalable integration solutions and serve as the primary technical contact for ODMs and partners.
- Contribute to the AOSP codebase, including proof-of-concept work, while maintaining code integrity and long-term maintainability.
Requirements
- Degree in computer science, software engineering, computer engineering, or a similar field, or equivalent experience.
- At least 5 years of relevant, hands-on experience in the Android ecosystem.
- Expertise in core Android and chipset stacks, including C/C++ or Rust, Java, and Kotlin.
- Ability to lead technical discussions and negotiate technical solutions with external partners.
- Knowledge of AI/ML integration in Android, such as on-device AI, NPU utilization, or relevant frameworks.
- Ability to support business-case development and work with Legal teams on software compliance.
- Experience with unit and integration testing, code review tools, continuous integration, and open-source development.
- Strong root-cause analysis, issue resolution, and technical documentation skills across hardware/software boundaries.
- Proven experience working directly with Original Design Manufacturers in a technical capacity.
- Deep understanding of partner software integration workflows and Android customization for specific use cases.
- Understanding of Enterprise Firmware Over-the-Air solutions and update rollouts for large B2B or enterprise device fleets.
- Familiarity with Android Enterprise system update policies, including maintenance windows and mandatory updates.
- Expertise in Android HALs such as camera, audio, WiFi, or Bluetooth is a bonus.
- Proficiency with GNU/Linux operating systems and spoken and written English.
Benefits
- Amsterdam-based role requiring 32 to 40 hours per week.
- Initial 12-month employment contract starting August 1, 2026, with possibility of extension to a permanent contract.
- Hybrid, remote-friendly working model with up to €250 toward home-office setup.
- 25 paid holidays per year on a full-time contract, plus Dutch public holidays, a birthday day off, and additional holidays with tenure.
- Daily healthy lunch, organic FairChain coffee, and an international, inclusive work environment.
- Collective pension scheme with employer contributions.
- MacBook, Fairbuds, and Fairphone provided as working devices.
- Full second-class public transport commute coverage.
- Bike purchase allowance up to €300, annual repair budget up to €100, and €0.23 per kilometer for eligible cycling distances.
- €500 learning and development budget, coaching, workshops, courses, and unlimited Udemy access.
- Access to a building gym and mental and physical well-being services through Inuka and Urban Sports.
About Fairphone
Fairphone designs and sells modular Android smartphones and audio accessories with user-replaceable parts, spare components, and long software support. It targets consumers and organizations that want repairable devices and greater supply-chain transparency, selling online and through European retail partners. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Amsterdam, the privately held company operates as a social enterprise focused on ethical sourcing, repair, and recycling in electronics manufacturing.