About the Role
SumUp's Hardware Development team builds the physical products millions of small businesses rely on every day, and this role sits right at the start of a new chapter: moving our in-house hardware onto the Android platform for the first time.
Responsibilities
•Support system bring-up for the new Android embedded platform, from bootloader through to kernel and framework
•Integrate and maintain kernel modules and drivers, including power management and connectivity components
•Contribute to build system integration across the platform
•Debug hardware and software issues at the protocol level and help resolve critical issues found during testing
•Carry out testing and validation to confirm the platform is stable and secure before release
Requirements
•Experience developing embedded systems with a strong focus on Android OS, gained over several years in a professional setting
•Strong knowledge of the Android OS architecture, from bootloader (U-Boot, Little Kernel) and kernel through to framework and services
•Hands-on experience debugging hardware interfaces at protocol level, including I2C, SPI, UART, and SDIO
•Solid understanding of embedded security concepts such as Secure Boot, TrustZone (TEE), dm-verity, encryption, and hardware-backed key storage
•Comfort working with Qualcomm Snapdragon or MediaTek platforms, and expert-level C programming for embedded Linux environments
Benefits
•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: 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
