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We build and maintain the cloud infrastructure, tooling, and developer environments that hundreds of engineers across the US depend on every day. As we grow, we're making a deliberate investment in senior expertise to raise the bar on how we build, standardize, and connect our platform work globally.\nThis is a pivotal role at the intersection of infrastructure and developer experience. You'll be the primary technical bridge between our US Platform team and our global Platform Infrastructure organization, ensuring both move in the same direction with shared standards, a unified codebase, and a clear roadmap. 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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\nEnrollment onto our Virtual Stock Option program: you will own a stake in SumUp's future success\nA dedicated annual L&D budget for your individual development, which can be used to attend conferences and/or advance your career through further education\nGenerous time off: 22 days of paid vacation, plus an extra day each year up to 28 days, public holidays, quarterly Wellness Days, and special leaves\nHealth and life coverage: medical coverage via Cigna & Kaiser, plus life insurance\nFinancial security: 401(k) retirement scheme with SumUp matching (100% on first 1%, 50% on 2-6%)\nBreak4me: 1-month sabbatical after 3 years of service Referral Bonus: earn additional rewards by referring talented individuals to join the SumUp team\n_________________________________________________________________\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. 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