Head of Hardware Partnerships

This is Adyen

Adyen provides payments, data, and financial products in a single solution for customers like Meta, Uber, H&M, and Microsoft - making us the financial technology platform of choice. At Adyen, everything we do is engineered for ambition. 

For our teams, we create an environment with opportunities for our people to succeed, backed by the culture and support to ensure they are enabled to truly own their careers. We are motivated individuals who tackle unique technical challenges at scale and solve them as a team. Together, we deliver innovative and ethical solutions that help businesses achieve their ambitions faster.

Head of Hardware Partnerships

Adyen is looking for a Head of Hardware Partnerships to serve as the strategic thought leader of our global hardware agenda. You will sit at the intersection of Product, Engineering, and Commercial teams to define a hardware strategy that transforms how merchants interact with their customers in the physical world.

This role is about more than managing vendors; it’s about setting a vision for our hardware strategy with our partners in tight collaboration with product and commercial teams. You will be responsible for driving partner alignment on the form factors Adyen requires, pushing manufacturers toward "merchant-first" innovation, and leading the high-stakes commercial relationships that bring next-generation hardware breakthroughs to market.

What you’ll do

• Set the Global Hardware Agenda: Define the long-term roadmap for Adyen’s physical presence with product’s support and ensure our partners are helping us achieve that vision. Working lock step with product, you will determine which device categories, form factors, and regional expansions will unlock the most value for our merchants over a 3-5 year horizon.
• Lead Complex Ecosystem Commercials: Own the end-to-end commercial lifecycle with our most critical global hardware partners. This includes negotiating complex development agreements, joint go-to-market incentives, and supply chain commitments that ensure Adyen has the right inventory in the right places.
• Bridge Product & Market Needs: Collaborate with Product Management to ensure hardware capabilities like "Tap to Pay" or mobile-first POS align with our software ecosystem. You will translate merchant feedback into technical requirements that our partners can execute against.
• Scale Global Expansion: Lead the strategy for hardware certification and distribution in new markets. You will ensure our hardware partners are prepared to support Adyen’s rapid global growth, maintaining high standards for device security and reliability across all regions.
• Drive Partner-Led Innovation: Move beyond "off-the-shelf" limitations. You will advocate for Adyen’s merchants by pushing hardware partners to integrate specific features—such as biometrics, enhanced connectivity, or custom industrial designs—that solve real-world checkout friction.

Who you are

• A Strategic Leader: 5-10 years of experience leading hardware partnerships or product strategy, specifically within the payments, point-of-sale, or consumer electronics sectors.
• Customer-Obsessed: You have a "product-first" mindset. You enjoy spending time with merchants to understand their operational challenges and translating those insights into hardware requirements.
• An Industry Influencer: You have the gravitas to influence the C-suite of global hardware manufacturers, challenging them to prioritize Adyen’s vision over their standard product cycles.
• Operationally Rigorous: You understand the complexities of hardware—from lead times and certifications to firmware lifecycles—and can navigate these challenges without losing sight of the commercial goal.
• Clear Communicator: You can distill complex technical trade-offs into simple strategic choices for executive stakeholders.

Location & Work Expectations 

• This role is based in San Francisco 
• Adyen values in-person collaboration, and we are an office-first company
• Some international travel will be required

Compensation 

• The base salary for this role in San Francisco ranges from 258-375k plus RSUs.
• To learn more about our compensation philosophy, please click here.

Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion commitments 

Our unique approach is a product of our diverse perspectives. This diversity of backgrounds and cultures is essential in helping us maintain our momentum. Our business and technical challenges are unique, and we need as many different voices as possible to join us in solving them - voices like yours. No matter who you are or where you’re from, we welcome you to be your true self at Adyen. 

Studies show that women and members of underrepresented communities apply for jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. Does this sound like you? If so, Adyen encourages you to reconsider and apply. We look forward to your application!

What’s next?

Ensuring a smooth and enjoyable candidate experience is critical for us. We aim to get back to you regarding your application within 5 business days. Our interview process tends to take about 4 weeks to complete, but may fluctuate depending on the role. Learn more about our hiring process here. Don’t be afraid to let us know if you need more flexibility.

Adyen is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status or any legally protected status.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

This role is based out of our San Francisco office. We are an office-first company and value in-person collaboration; we do not offer remote-only roles.