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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: China-based position Hours: 40 hours per week Start: September 1, 2026 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 As an experienced and skilled ODM SW Manager with a strong understanding of the Android ecosystem, you oversee the entire software design flow, from conceptual high-level design and strategic direction to implementation. Ensuring the delivery of software projects meets business requirements and technical constraints. by acting as a bridge between business needs and technical implementation, making decisions about technologies, frameworks, and overall system structure. Key Responsibilities: Plan, design and guide the Product team with software requirements. Provide feasibility studies and set up correct expectations of features. Support Product team to complete product design documents/specifications. Perform hands-on technical audits, code reviews, and support for troubleshooting in AOSP/HAL layers. Lead product feature development with ODM partners, driving technical implementation and maintenance throughout the software lifecycle. Manage software release roadmaps, technical scope, and the full lifecycle of critical issues using tolling like Jira/Gitlab to ensure transparency and technical velocity. Supporting other teams to validate bug reports and improvements, design solutions. This includes reproducing problems, analyzing their impact, and documenting in-depth analysis to share your observations with corresponding persons in charge. Assessing software capabilities of potential new ODM partners and providing reports and opinions on the risks and benefits of them. Key Objectives: Develops and communicates the software design vision and strategy for smartphone platforms to Fairphone’s ODMs. Ensures designs are consistent, coherent, and meet Fairphone product requirements. Bridge business requirements with technical implementation to ensure feasible and efficient software solutions. Drive software quality, performance, and stability improvements through rigorous issue tracking and process optimization. Build and maintain strong technical relationships with ODM partners to ensure timely delivery and high standards. Prioritize and champion software longevity by planning for long-term OS support, security updates, and maintainability to extend the useful life of our devices. Clarifying and prioritizing software issues and helping ODM to resolve them effectively. Continuously improving software performance and quality. By closely m