Adyen Careers, Benefits, Review

We took an unobvious approach to starting a payments company, building a platform from scratch. Today, we're the payments platform of choice for the world's brightest companies. Speed is the foundation of our company. We think fast. We work fast. We launch fast. We are honest, direct, and try to have some fun too. We’re creating our own path, with a global team driving sustainable growth. To maintain our momentum, we need people to join us in finding new ways of solving our unique challenges - people like you.

Adyen was founded in 2006 by a group of entrepreneurs, including Pieter van der Does and Arnout Schuijff. The existing payments technology consisted of a patchwork of systems built on outdated infrastructure. With the aim of helping businesses grow, the co-founders set out to build a platform capable of meeting the rapidly evolving needs of today's fast-growing global businesses.

Adyen's founding team called the business Adyen – Surinamese for "Start over again" – and focused on building a modern infrastructure directly connected to card networks and local payment methods across the world, allowing for unified commerce and providing shopper data insights to merchants. The Adyen platform enables merchants to accept payments in a single system, enabling revenue growth online, on mobile devices and at the point of sale.

Make an impact from day one. Our unique culture attracts people who take initiative and ownership. Here you will find the space and support you need to let your ideas fly.

Work with teams around the world. Collaborate across teams and time zones to make things happen.We have 22 offices around the world, you can explore them all here. Our Exchange Program gives you the opportunity to work for up to three months in NA, LATAM, APAC, or Europe.

• North America
  • We have offices in San Francisco, New York, and Toronto. Our teams in North America focus on growth - from growing awareness in the region to growing some of the world’s largest tech companies and most well known retail brands.
• Latin America
  • We have offices in São Paulo and Mexico City. Our teams are mostly focused on showing local retailers the benefits of letting go of ancient, legacy systems and investing in the latest payments technology.
• APAC
  • We have offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Singapore, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Tokyo, and Mumbai. Our teams focus on learning about the complexity of the APAC market, while building products to support merchants.
• Europe
  • Where it all began, we have offices in Amsterdam, Berlin, Brussels, London, Madrid, Manchester, Milan, Munich, Paris, and Stockholm.

From diverse offices, to diverse roles. It takes a team of many experts, from all types of backgrounds, to keep Adyen pushing forward. Here’s the type of people we’re looking for:

• Starter Program - Adyen NextGen is our starter program for students and graduates ready to revolutionize the world of payments. Make an impact from day one by contributing to our smart solutions, while developing your skills. Find out more about NextGen here. 
• Operational - Our operational employees keep us pushing forward. They’re legal experts, compliance officers, number crunchers, support team members, HR, and communications specialists. Find out more about our operational team here. 
• Tech - Our engineers are reshaping the payments landscape. We’re looking for more talented problem solvers to help us address a unique set of challenges. Find out more about our tech team here. 
• Commercial - Our sales and marketing teams increase awareness about Adyen, guide companies through the complex payments landscape, and help them find the best solution for their business. Find out more about our commercial team here.
• Product - Every team in Adyen has a product manager. Impactful multi-taskers, it’s their job to see each solution through the entire lifecycle - from conception to implementation to iteration. Find out more about our product team here.

The Adyen Formula informs everything we do, from how we collaborate as a company and build our product, to the partners and merchants we work with. Check out the video from our CEO below to learn more about the Adyen Formula.

The application process varies depending on role. We’ll keep you informed of what the next steps will be throughout the course of your interviews.

• Application review - We’ll review your application and get back to you within one week.
• Formula Fit interview - Over a video call, we’ll chat about your experience, motivations, and why you want to work for Adyen. 
• Skills test - For some roles, you’ll be required to complete a skills test or case study.
• Skills interview - We’ll go in depth on your skills and how they relate to the role.
• Board Interview - Every applicant meets a member of our board before being hired.

Building with tech giants

We work with tech powerhouses and nurture startups with big dreams. Our US merchants shape their industries – think Facebook, Uber, and eBay – and we’re right alongside them, helping them grow. We can walk to Dropbox, Pinterest and even to some of our biggest competitors. Which just makes us work harder at building the world’s leading payments platform. We’re a crucial building block in the new economy – it’s a challenge we love and what gets us out of bed every day.

Your home away from home

Opened in 2014, our office is 20,0000 light-filled square feet in the heart of SoMa - three blocks from the ballpark and two from the Bay. Coffee, snacks and communal lunches aside, we have everything you need to work the way you want to. Sit at a desk, a cushy couch or even the balcony as you enjoy a view of the Bay Bridge. We've got everything you need to feel "gezellig," an utterly untranslatable Dutch word for "cozy."

What the team has to say

“I’ve grown so much as a person at Adyen. I went from needing guidance to being able to own the projects and the direction. I feel empowered to discuss technical details with everyone from business analysts to the CTO. I’m more confident now because Adyen offers me so much autonomy." - Leslie, Implementation

Local Perks

1. Healthcare, dental & vision care
2. 10 public holidays and unlimited PTO
3. 3 volunteer days
4. Gym discounts
5. Free daily lunch catering
6. FSA and commuter benefits
7. 401K matching
8. Yearly trip to HQ in Amsterdam

Growing in style

We work with the biggest names in retail, fashion, and big-box. Our US merchants, Tiffany & Co., Tory Burch, and Gap Inc., are redefining how customers shop and we're right alongside them, helping them grow. Located in the historic Union Square district, the traditional intersection between Downtown and Midtown, Adyen’s NYC office is at the heart of Manhattan and the changing payments landscape.

Freedom to own your career

Every day at Adyen is different. See something you want to change or improve? Reach out and seize the opportunity. At Adyen, you have more freedom than you ever thought possible. Create your own path with exciting career leaps in any direction. We're changing the way people think about payments, so there's plenty to tackle.

What the team has to say

"At Adyen, we work with the world’s biggest and most sophisticated companies — and yet we’re helping them move forward and change the way they do payments. We’re fully invested in the success of these companies. We’re not just providing a service. We’re learning a lot from them and growing together.” - Ray, Sales

Local Perks

1. Healthcare, dental & vision care
2. 10 public holidays and unlimited PTO
3. 3 volunteer days
4. Gym discounts
5. Free daily lunch catering
6. FSA and commuter benefits
7. 401K matching
8. Yearly trip to HQ in Amsterdam