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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior software engineer - android (aosp) - **Company:** Fairphone - **Location:** Amsterdam, Netherlands (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Temporary to permanent - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Android Software Development, Unit Testing, Bluetooth, C++ (Programming Language), Software Quality, Code Review, Computer Engineering, Continuous Integration, Python (Programming Language), Linux Kernel, Open Source Technology, Software Engineering, Rust (Programming Language), Wi-Fi Technology, Scripting, Git, Kotlin, Bug Reporting, Information Technology, Drilldown, Software Version Control - **Published:** August 21, 2026 - **Apply:** https://clk.platform.jobster.com/?at=1787304367&b=&c=df29ac45-dcb8-4fd9-bc87-9df19656aaad&co=239a5284-253f-4ee9-8eac-7ebe3d528afc&cu=9d19ad1d-25d0-4b84-a20f-8340b86a47b4&cw=7&dt=o&fc=a&gc=a&i=9bc6a1d7-b041-4a1e-8095-bd2b3501a0e8&ic=NL&mf=c&p=47b4ebce-5907-42d5-9b5e-b30908a42d08&pm=c&po=5f8e30d1-709e-45e1-83c8-a466772a8ebf&pr=1r&r=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.jobleads.com%2Fregistration%2Fjob%3FcampaignId%3D118%26jmId%3D2377%26jobId%3De0caaeed3021a922a0f10cafeea0bc457%26jobLocation%3D1972767587%26utm_campaign%3Djobs%26utm_content%3Djobmarket-id%253D2377%257Clandingpage-id%253Dn%252Fa%257Cjob-id%253D0caaeed3021a922a0f10cafeea0bc457%257Cjob-workarea%253D08-08%257Cjob-hierarchy%253D4%257Cjob-salary-benchmark%253D4%257Cjob-industry%253D%257Cjob-location%253Damsterdam%257Cjobtitle%253Dsenior-software-engineer---android-%2528aosp%2529%26utm_medium%3Djob-external%26utm_source%3Djobster%257Cr-jb%257C__Liplyn%2BIG__%257Cc-nl&s=mp&t=cl&u=ip-8b6c712e309348d90f6aafbf8b832d2c&v=f2dbc2aa-8dda-4f64-8afa-476b8385801b&sig=a2940de1fd89fccf351a992654550411c196e2026c04b111a617dcb3 ## About the Role 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!, The Fairphone Software Engineering team is seeking a Senior Software Engineer focused on AOSP and Android to redefine device longevity. In this role, you won't just maintain a device; you will architect a more sustainable future for mobile technology by extending the lifecycle of our hardware up to 8 years. You will be a technical anchor for our Android and vendor stack, working all across the different layers of the Android OS. Your mission is to master the complexities of the AOSP as well as Qualcomm open source and proprietary stack through nearly a decade of Android upgrades. We are looking for an engineer who excels at deep-dive analysis and innovative problem-solving, someone capable of maintaining security and performance long after traditional vendor support ends. Join us in building a fairer, more durable OS that proves high-performance technology can, and should, last., * 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 have8+ years of relevant, hands-on experience in the Android ecosystem, specializing in Android system bring-up, maintenance, and upgrades. * You are an expert developer proficient in the core Android stacks, including C/C++, Rust, Java, and Kotlin. You don't just write code; you architect, test, and implement robust functional requirements. * Specific expertise in any of the various HALs within Android is a bonus, such as camera, audio, WiFi or Bluetooth. * You are software quality-driven, used to unit and integration testing, code review tools, and continuous integration. * You are well-versed in open-source development methodologies and thrive in a collaborative environment. * You excel at triaging complex bug reports, performing root-cause analysis across hardware/software boundaries, and documenting your findings clearly. * 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. ## Description 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 and senior engineers who focus on Android AOSP and Linux kernel., Key Objectives * Architect a sustainable future for mobile technology by extending hardware lifecycle to 8 years. * Master the complexities of AOSP stacks through nearly a decade of upgrades. * Maintain security and performance long after traditional vendor support ends. * Android operating system upgrades: Contribute to the software engineering activities needed for upgrading the devices to a newer Android version. * MR and SMR releases: Contribute to ongoing long-term maintenance work, including the continuous development of the Android platform across our entire device portfolio. You will ensure consistent system stability through successive Android versions, performing root-cause analysis for issues and providing proactive maintenance to uphold high quality standards between major releases. * Cross-device codebase: Contribute to consolidating the different Android codebases across our devices, streamlining development efforts and reducing operational overhead., * Integrate and maintain the Android operating system on Fairphone devices. * Provide clarity on (user-)reported software and hardware issues. This includes reproducing problems, analyzing their impact, and documenting your in-depth analysis to share your observations with your colleagues. * Provide technical guidance for other engineers working on your software stack. Implement software fixes for specific challenges. 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