ODM Software Manager at Fairphone

New Taipei, , Taiwan -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Oct, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

03 Jul, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Android Architecture, Debugging, Software Design Principles, Analytical Skills, Problem-Solving, Collaboration, Project Coordination, Technical Auditing, Communication, Issue Tracking, Mobile Telecommunications, ODM Collaboration, Software Quality, Performance Optimization, Technical Relationships, OS Support

Industry

Computers and Electronics Manufacturing

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: 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 About your role 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 & Objectives 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. Core Activities Clarifying and prioritizing software issues and helping ODM to resolve them effectively. Continuously improving software performance and quality. By closely monitoring ODM issue-fixing processes and conducting necessary corrective actions. Setting up and monitoring software milestones with ODM and foresee potential risks achieving them. Ensure delivery on time with expected scope level of quality. Research and study new features to bring into and strengthen Fairphone products, including but not limited to software-related. Your Skills & Experience ExperienceMust-haves: BS/MS in Computer Science or related. 15+ years experience in the mobile (feature/smart) phones and telecommunication industry. Deep technical proficiency in Android architecture (AOSP, HAL, Kernel) with hands-on debugging experience on mainstream mobile chipsets. Experience in collaborating with ODM and familiar with board bring up processes. Strong understanding of software design principles, and is capable of auditing critical coding. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and resolve technical challenges. Good English and native Mandarin skills in writing and speaking to support communicating project progress and technical issues to stakeholders and addressing concerns. Proficiency with issue tracking systems (Jira is a strong preference) for bug lifecycle management and project coordination. Nice-to-haves: Experience in modem development. Familiar with 3GPP/ETSI protocol stack and been supporting carrier IoT (interoperability testing). Experience in project/resource/budget planning, execution, and monitoring. Experience in code robustness checking tools such as Klockwork, BlackDuck or the equivalents. Knowledge of AI/ML integration in Android (e.g., on-device AI, NPU utilization, or relevant frameworks) is a nice-to-have. Experience with audio subsystem architecture (e.g., ALSA, Audio HAL) and audio-related software features is highly welcome, as audio integration is a key component of our products. You are proficient with GNU/Linux operating systems. What Fairphone can offer you? The opportunity to create an impact on the electronics industry around the world. A diverse work environment full of international, passionate, warm-hearted team members. Competitive salary aligned with market standards. Paid annual leave, birthday leave, public holidays, and rest days in accordance with the labour law. Hybrid work model Home Office Allowance Social benefits & contributions made by both employer and employee as required under Taiwan law. Professional development opportunities for training, skill development, and career advancement. About us DEI @Fairphone At Fairphone, we care about people, planet and you. It’s natural that we see diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) as an essential part of how we work together and do business. We support and further strengthen our inclusive work environment and culture by more formally implementing various DEI efforts to ensure all Fairphoners feel included, respected, and supported.

Responsibilities

As an ODM Software Manager, you will oversee the software design flow and ensure the delivery of software projects meets business requirements. You will act as a bridge between business needs and technical implementation, managing software release roadmaps and driving technical implementation.