Head of Hardware Partnerships

Adyen; New York (NY); On-site; USD 258,000 - 375,000; Full time

Job summary

Adyen is seeking a Head of Hardware Partnerships in New York to lead its global hardware agenda, working closely with Product and Engineering teams. You'll define strategies to enhance merchant interactions in physical environments.

The ideal candidate will have 5–10 years of experience in hardware partnerships, showcasing a strong ability to influence executive stakeholders and cultivate relationships with global manufacturers. Adyen fosters in-person collaboration in its office-first culture with some international travel required.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience leading hardware partnerships or product strategy within relevant sectors.
• Ability to articulate merchants' operational challenges and translate them into hardware requirements.

Responsibilities

• Define the long-term roadmap for Adyen's physical presence.
• Own the end-to-end commercial lifecycle with critical global hardware partners.
• Collaborate with Product Management to align hardware capabilities with software ecosystem.
• Lead the strategy for hardware certification and distribution in new markets.
• Advocate for innovations that solve real-world checkout friction.

Skills

Strategic Leadership

Customer-centric Mindset

Influencing Skills

Operational Rigor

Clear Communication

Job description

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.

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.
• This role is based in New York.
• 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 New York ranges from 258–375k plus RSUs.
• To learn more about our compensation philosophy, please click here.

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.

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.