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!
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As a Junior QA Tester, you will play an essential role in safeguarding the quality, stability, and usability of Fairphone's product ecosystem. Reporting directly to the QA Team Lead, your primary focus will be the hands-on execution of structured test plans and test cases across physical Android smartphones, audio devices (headphones), companion apps, and enterprise solutions. You will work closely with the rest of the QA team to verify that features behave as intended across different use cases and scenarios, by performing thorough test execution, exploratory testing, defect logging, and verifying fix resolutions.
Execute assigned manual test suites on physical Android smartphones, audio accessories, mobile apps, and enterprise software releases following the established QA guidelines.
Log detailed, high-quality defect reports providing clear steps to reproduce, expected vs. actual behavior, screenshots, screen recordings, and system logs (e.g., ADB logcat).
Execute hands-on functional, UI/UX, and behavioral tests on documented software features across standard device configurations, following step-by-step test cases to verify core user journeys.
Perform routine re-testing of fixed bugs and run standardized regression checklists across new software builds and hardware configurations.
Execute pre-written automated scripts for performance, and stress, testing according to documented test plans.
Execute sanity, smoke, and regression testing across various software updates
Conduct basic ad-hoc and guided exploratory testing along primary user paths to catch obvious visual, behavioral, or performance regressions across the hardware-software ecosystem.
Assist with device/sample setup, flashing software builds, updating accessory firmware, and maintaining physical test device inventory.
Update test execution progress, results,and pass/fail metrics promptly reporting any execution blockers.
Support comparative and benchmarking test passes against reference devices when required.
Ensure product quality and compliance to requirements by executing comprehensive test suites across Smartphone and Audio ecosystems, documenting defects with clear evidence to facilitate resolution, documenting critical defects with clear evidence to facilitate resolution..
Guarantee software release integrity by rigorously validating bug fixes and performing thorough regression testing.
Improve user experience by identifying unscripted edge cases through targeted, exploratory testing.
Flashing or updating software/firmware builds on physical test smartphones and audio devices.
Executing daily assigned functional and regression test cases for ongoing product release cycles.
Extracting device logs (ADB logcat), capturing visual evidence, and logging structured bug reports in GitLab.
Re-testing bug fixes and verifying ticket resolutions with engineering and QA team members.
Participating in daily QA team syncs to report execution progress, coverage status, and blockers.
Must-Have Skills
You have a minimum of 1-2 years of experience in QA testing or in a similar role.
You have a Bachelor's or a Master's degree in Computer Science, Telecommunications Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related field.
Foundational knowledge of software QA concepts, testing methodologies, and standard testing framework principles.
Hands-on familiarity with the Android OS ecosystem, mobile applications, and smartphone settings.
Familiarity with consumer audio devices and Bluetooth hardware interactions (e.g., wireless headphones/earbuds).
Basic experience with bug-tracking and issue-management systems (e.g., GitLab, Jira).
You have excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
Nice-to-Have Skills
ISTQB Foundation or similar.
Basic familiarity with Android debugging tools (e.g., Android Debug Bridge / ADB commands for log extraction).
Exposure to mobile enterprise solutions (e.g., Android Enterprise Recommended / AER) or telecom operator validation workflows.
Prior internship or hands-on testing experience in consumer electronics, mobile applications, or hardware testing.
Knowledge of scripting (Python, JavaScript) for data analysis or automated test scripts.
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The opportunity to create an impact on the electronics industry around the world.
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A diverse work environment full of international, passionate, warm-hearted team members.
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25 paid holidays per year (based on a full-time contract) next to the other public holidays in the Netherlands. You’ll also get a day off on your birthday! Additionally, the longer you stay, the more holidays you get!
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Daily, healthy lunch, organic FairChain coffee, and many more tasty things.
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You will join Fairphone’s collective pension scheme, and we will contribute to building your pension.
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You will receive a MacBook, Fairbuds, and a Fairphone as working devices.
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Hybrid working model: We are remote-friendly and also contribute up to €250 toward your home office set-up.
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Public transport allowance – we fully cover your 2nd-class commute from your home to the office
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Bike allowance – We support you with a bike purchase of up to €300, and you’ll also have a yearly repair budget of up to €100! We also cover 23 cents per km for your biking distance from home to the office (or train station) and back!
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Grow with us! We encourage you to develop at Fairphone. In addition to €500 for L&D, we’ll support your career goals with coaching (Inuka), workshops, or courses that you can join with your development budget. You will get access to Udemy with unlimited courses and trainings.
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Kitchen with beautiful views to the IJ waterfront.
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There’s a gym in the building where you can build healthy habits, stay active and have fun with your colleagues, as well as a subscription to our mental & physical well-being services (Inuka & Urban Sports)
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.
