SumUp

Senior Embedded Software Engineer- Hardware

SumUp · Berlin, Germany

Posted 12 days ago

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This role has been open
12 days
SumUp's roles stay open a median of 45 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
1% of SumUp's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at SumUp
low
0 stale, 22 reposted of 409 open
Hiring momentum
564 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-09-17

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About this role

As a Senior Embedded Software Engineer at SumUp, you will play a crucial role in transitioning the company's hardware to the Android platform. Your responsibilities will include supporting system bring-up, integrating and maintaining kernel modules and drivers, debugging hardware and software issues, and ensuring the platform's stability and security. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape the foundational aspects of a highly customized product while collaborating with a skilled team of engineers.

Our read on this posting3.6out of 5
benefits
5/5
freshness
4/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
0/5

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What you need

  • Experience developing embedded systems with a strong focus on Android OS
  • Strong knowledge of the Android OS architecture, from bootloader to framework
  • 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, dm-verity, encryption, and hardware-backed key storage
  • Comfort working with Qualcomm Snapdragon or MediaTek platforms
  • Expert-level C programming for embedded Linux environments

What you get

  • Opportunity to work with SumUppers globally on large-scale fintech products
  • Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
  • Enrolment onto our Virtual Stock Option programme
  • A dedicated annual L&D budget of €2000
  • 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

Worth weighing

  • Office-first setup may not suit remote work preferences
  • No salary information provided
  • Role involves working on a highly customized product, which may require adaptability to unique challenges

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Listed by SumUp on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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