Staff Onboarding Architect — AI-Driven Global Activation

Adyen; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 235,000 - 317,000; Full time

Job summary

Adyen is seeking a Staff Engineer for Onboarding in Chicago, IL. This role involves leading the evolution of the merchant onboarding journey and utilizing applied AI for seamless activation. Take charge of ensuring compliance and performance across onboarding systems.

The ideal candidate is a systems architect familiar with KYC requirements and has a deep proficiency in Java. The position offers a competitive salary range of $235–$317k, plus RSUs and supports diverse perspectives.

Qualifications

• Track record of building resilient, distributed systems.
• Deep understanding of KYC, identity verification, and regulated data handling.
• Experience in building high-concurrency API architectures.
• Deep technical interest in production‑grade interfaces powered by LLMs.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture for global onboarding systems.
• Architect an onboarding concierge that resolves compliance blockers.
• Shape the strategic roadmap in partnership with engineering and product teams.
• Mentor engineers to drive technical standards for compliance and performance.

Skills

Systems Architect

Compliance-Minded

Full-Stack Powerhouse

Applied AI Experience

Entrepreneurial & Autonomous

Tools

Java

Job description

Adyen is seeking a Staff Engineer for Onboarding in Chicago, IL. This role involves leading the evolution of the merchant onboarding journey and utilizing applied AI for seamless activation. Take charge of ensuring compliance and performance across onboarding systems.

The ideal candidate is a systems architect familiar with KYC requirements and has a deep proficiency in Java. The position offers a competitive salary range of $235–$317k, plus RSUs and supports diverse perspectives.