The Engagement tribe sits at the heart of SumUp's merchant experience, responsible for the product surfaces that 4+ million business owners interact with every day. This is a rare Staff-level IC role responsible for the merchant-facing super app, web dashboard and their respective core platforms that the wider product organisation depends on to build and ship effectively. If you're looking for a role where your product decisions shape what merchants see and feel, while also creating leverage for the engineering teams building alongside you, this is it.
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What you'll doOwn the end-to-end product experience of SumUp's super app and web dashboard, raising the bar on UX quality, information architecture, and navigation across core merchant-facing surfaces
Identify and execute on activation, upsell, cross-sell, and retention opportunities that drive measurable engagement and long-term value for merchants
Maintain and evolve the company-wide design system used by all product teams
Manage internal stakeholders and oversee mobile and web platforms to improve delivery speed and developer experience
Own the product strategy to make SumUp's super app and web dashboard the most indispensable tools for running a small business — used and loved by merchants globally
Proven track record as a Staff-level IC or equivalent, leading multiple squads or workstreams simultaneously and driving measurable outcomes across engagement, retention, or monetisation
Deep expertise in product discovery, prioritisation, and outcome-driven delivery, with the ability to work fluently with data — defining metrics, interpreting analysis, and using quantitative signals to inform decisions
Strong technical fluency across platform and infrastructure-adjacent topics, comfortable going deep on build pipelines, platform architecture, and developer tooling with senior engineers
Strong visual and UX judgement, with experience leading customer research — from discovery interviews to usability testing — and giving clear, constructive feedback to design teams
Background in high-growth tech, fintech, or consumer app businesses, with a solid understanding of the mobile app publishing ecosystem including App Store, Play Store, and release processes
🌎 Opportunity to work with SumUppers globally on large-scale fintech products used by millions of businesses worldwide, from our Berlin office. This involves an office-first setup 🌈 Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: be part of a workplace that values and promotes diversity, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone's perspectives are respected and embraced 🚀 Enrolment onto our Virtual Stock Option programme: you will own a stake in SumUp's future success 📚 A dedicated annual L&D budget of €2000 for your individual development, which can be used to attend conferences and/or advance your career through further education 💶 A corporate pension scheme where we match up to 20% of your contributions 🏖 Generous time off: enjoy 28 days of paid leave plus public holidays and special leave days 🏙 Numerous other benefits such as Urban Sports Club subsidy, Kita placement assistance, subsidised office lunches 🌴 Break4me: 1-month sabbatical after 3 years of service 🔗 Referral Bonus: earn additional rewards by referring talented individuals to join the SumUp team
About SumUpBe 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
- Proven track record as a Staff-level IC or equivalent, leading multiple squads or workstreams and driving measurable engagement or monetisation outcomes
- Deep expertise in product discovery, prioritisation, and outcome-driven delivery, with strong data fluency and metric definition
- Strong technical fluency across platform and infrastructure-adjacent topics, comfortable with build pipelines, platform architecture, and developer tooling
- Strong visual and UX judgement; experience leading customer research including discovery interviews and usability testing; ability to give constructive design feedback
- Background in high-growth tech, fintech, or consumer app businesses and solid understanding of mobile app publishing (App Store, Play Store, release processes)
- Office-first presence in SumUp's Berlin office
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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