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This isn't a typical Android device, it's a highly customised, security-first product built from scratch, which means the person joining will help define how the operating system, drivers, and secure processor come together rather than inheriting someone else's setup. The team works closely with hardware, software, and QA engineers across the bring-up process, so this role offers a rare chance to shape a product's foundations while working alongside experienced embedded and secure processor leads.\nWhat you'll do\nSupport system bring-up for the new Android embedded platform, from bootloader through to kernel and framework\nIntegrate and maintain kernel modules and drivers, including power management and connectivity components\nContribute to build system integration across the platform\nDebug hardware and software issues at the protocol level and help resolve critical issues found during testing\nCarry out testing and validation to confirm the platform is stable and secure before release\nYou'll be great for this role if…\nExperience developing embedded systems with a strong focus on Android OS, gained over several years in a professional setting\nStrong knowledge of the Android OS architecture, from bootloader (U-Boot, Little Kernel) and kernel through to framework and services\nHands-on experience debugging hardware interfaces at protocol level, including I2C, SPI, UART, and SDIO\nSolid understanding of embedded security concepts such as Secure Boot, TrustZone (TEE), dm-verity, encryption, and hardware-backed key storage\nComfort working with Qualcomm Snapdragon or MediaTek platforms, and expert-level C programming for embedded Linux environments\nWhy you should join SumUp\nOpportunity 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 \nCommitment 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 \nEnrolment onto our Virtual Stock Option programme: you will own a stake in SumUp's future success \nA 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 \nA corporate pension scheme where we match up to 20% of your contributions \nGenerous time off: enjoy 28 days of paid leave plus public holidays and special leave days \nNumerous other benefits such as Urban Sports Club subsidy, Kita placement assistance, subsidised office lunches \nBreak4me: 1-month sabbatical after 3 years of service \nReferral Bonus: earn additional rewards by referring talented individuals to join the SumUp team\nAbout SumUp\nBe empowered to do more that matters.\nAt 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 38 markets rely on SumUp as their financial partner to manage payments, finance and customer relationships.\nOur commitment to small businesses is reflected inour 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.\nSumUp is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, actively seeking and embracing diversity in our workforce. 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