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.
You will be joining the core team responsible for the Authentication Engine, a mission-critical platform within Adyen’s larger Uplift product suite.
The core job of the Authentication Engine is to ensure secure, compliant, and frictionless customer authentication for every transaction. While we currently handle essential components like 3D Secure (3DS) authentication, we are rapidly evolving the platform into a true multi-modal authentication hub.
Our vision is to move beyond traditional methods. You will be building a platform that integrates and manages a diverse range of next-generation authentication solutions, including various Passkey implementations and Digital Wallet verification.
The key differentiator is our Machine Learning Optimization Model. This model sits at the heart of the engine, analyzing real-time data to dynamically select the single best available authentication method from the compliant options, optimizing for:
This isn't just a backend service; it’s a high-stakes, high-volume challenge that demands scalability, resilience, and precision.
You will be engineering the critical layer that blends cutting-edge ML decision-making with unbreakable financial compliance, defining the future of secure commerce.
Who You Are:
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.
This role is based out of our Amsterdam office. We are an office-first company and value in-person collaboration; we do not offer remote-only roles.