The AI Platform team builds the tools that help SumUp merchants run their businesses more intelligently. At the centre of this is Edge, SumUp's AI-powered assistant, which spans insights, automation, document processing, and market intelligence across millions of merchant interactions. We're growing fast, and we need sharp, curious people who can help us move from ideas to working product.
This is a hands-on role with real ownership. You won't be shadowing, you'll be contributing to live initiatives, writing structured requirements, and working directly alongside engineers, data scientists, and designers to shape what gets built next. If you're excited about AI and want to see how product thinking actually works inside a fast-moving fintech, this is the place to be.
📍 Berlin
What you'll do- Support the Group Product Manager on 1-2 active product initiatives, from discovery through to engineering-ready requirements
- Write clear, structured briefs, product requirements, and discovery summaries that help the team move faster
- Build and maintain competitive analyses of the AI product landscape
- Track initiative progress and keep stakeholders informed, flagging blockers early and proactively
- Collaborate with engineers, data scientists, and designers in team rituals including stand-ups, planning sessions, and reviews
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
- Strong ability to write structured documents such as briefs, analyses, or requirements, with clarity and precision
- Comfortable working with ambiguity and able to bring structure to problems that aren't yet well-defined
- Experience using AI tools as part of a daily workflow, with a genuine understanding of the AI product landscape
- Confident communicating with a range of stakeholders, including senior team members, both in writing and in conversation
Why you should join SumUp
🌎 Opportunity to work with SumUppers globally on fintech products used by millions of businesses worldwide, from our Berlin office at Ostbahnhof
🌈 Be part of an inclusive and collaborative environment where different perspectives are valued
🏖️ 28 days of paid leave plus public holidays and special leave days, pro-rated
🚵🏾♂️ Access health and well-being support through our Employee Assistance Programme, an Urban Sports Club subsidy, and fitness activities, including on-site gym access, yoga sessions, and team sports
🚆 Benefit from subsidised public transport with the Deutschlandticket, offering unlimited travel on local and regional transport across Germany
🥗 Enjoy partially subsidised office lunches and weekly breakfast
🔗 Receive additional rewards through our employee referral programme when referring talents to join our team
About SumUp
Be empowered to do more that matters.
At SumUp, we're on a mission to empower small businesses across the globe by providing simple and affordable tools that allow them to thrive. Today, over 4 million businesses in 37 markets rely on SumUp as their financial partner to manage payments, finance and customer relationships.
Our commitment to small businesses is reflected in our diverse team of over 3,000 SumUppers from over 90 nationalities, united by global collaboration and an innovative mindset. Our core values lay the foundation for who we are and what we stand for, shaping our work culture and driving our success. We foster inclusivity and a continuous learning culture, providing a safe space for personal and professional growth. Our differences make us unique and strong as we strive to create an environment where everyone belongs and feels supported, no matter how they identify.
SumUp is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, actively seeking and embracing diversity in our workforce. We don't make hiring or employment decisions based on race, colour, religion or religious belief, ethnic or national origin, nationality, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age or any other basis protected by applicable laws or prohibited by company policy. Our commitment extends beyond recruitment to creating a safe and respectful workplace where harassment of any form is strictly prohibited. Discover more about our culture and opportunities on our careers website, and follow our journey on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok.
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Skills Required
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
- Strong ability to write structured documents
- Experience using AI tools as part of a daily workflow
- Confident communicating with a range of stakeholders
SumUp Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about SumUp and has not been reviewed or approved by SumUp.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off is positioned as a standout, including 22 vacation days that increase with tenure, public holidays, a quarterly Wellness Day, special leave, and a fully paid one‑month sabbatical after three years. This combination makes time-off benefits feel notably robust in the overall rewards package.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive, with medical plan options (including carriers such as Cigna and Kaiser) plus dental and vision. Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage are also part of the protection package in the U.S. materials.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits include a published 401(k) match formula that provides an employer match up to a stated cap. The clarity of the match structure supports straightforward evaluation during offer comparisons.
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What We Do
SumUp believes that every business should have access to affordable, easy-to-use financial solutions, no matter their size. That’s why more than 3 million businesses worldwide rely on SumUp to run their business. What started out as one card reader has now turned into a range of payment hardware, banking solutions, marketing, and loyalty tools, invoicing, and so much more. From sales and marketing to product and engineering, our cross-functional US team works together to ensure that small business owners can be successful doing what they love.
Why Work With Us
SumUp USA is part of the global SumUp organization that stretches across multiple continents from Berlin to Sao Paulo. Our teams are multicultural, have a collaborative mindset and bold goals. Join our mission if you want to become part of the success story and help empower over 3 million merchants using SumUp already!
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