Early-Career Product Analyst - Accelerator Programme

Location

On‑site with the team in Berlin, Germany.

Programme length

Up to 12 months (full‑time, paid).

Start

April 2026.

Cohort size

Limited (14 total across all tracks – Data Analyst, Software Engineer, ML Engineering, Data Scientist).

Target profiles

Final‑year students, recent graduates, early‑career analysts (0–2 years).

Build AI‑powered products that impact millions of small businesses – at the start of your career.

At SumUp , we build fintech solutions that empower over 4 million merchants across 37 markets to run and grow their businesses. Every day, this generates rich payments and business data – and SumUp’s next‑gen AI tools turn that data into practical insights and intelligent tools that create real merchant value.

The SumUp Accelerator is a two‑part, up to 12‑month, full‑time, paid programme for early‑career engineers who want to learn fast by working on real production systems.

This is not a traditional internship . From day one, you’ll join a product squad, contribute to shared codebases, and ship production code used by merchants every day – with guidance from experienced product analysts.

Curious what that actually looks like? Watch how our Accelerator participants become contributors to real‑world features at SumUp.

Your Impact and What You’ll Be Doing

As part of an Accelerator squad, you’ll work alongside experienced engineers, data scientists, and product managers to:

• Analyse large‑scale merchant‑specific data sets to uncover insights and opportunities and create visualisations to understand product features, user behaviour, and product performance.
• Write and execute SQL queries to extract and analyse product data from multiple sources to support business decisions and shape the product roadmap.
• Collaborate with product managers to define success metrics to measure the product’s performance.
• Assist in building and maintaining dashboards to track product KPIs and feature adoption.
• Help document product metrics, data models, and analytical processes.
• Collaborate with product managers and engineers on product‑related analytical tasks.

Your work will directly shape how millions of small businesses operate.

What Makes This Programme Different

The Accelerator is designed for fast learning and real impact, preparing you with the skills and experience needed to succeed in a long‑term role at SumUp.

• Primary mentor for every participant.
• Weekly check‑ins focused on delivery, feedback, and growth.
• Hands‑on learning through real production challenges, not simulations.
• Work as a full contributing analyst with support to grow confidently.

You might be a great fit if you

• Are a recent graduate (Bachelor’s or Master’s), final‑year student, or early‑career professional (0–2 years’ experience) in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Economics or related fields.
• Have a sharp analytical mind and enjoy the challenge of digging into data to find the “why” behind business questions.
• Have hands‑on experience with SQL; bonus if you have worked with Python or R.
• Understand the logic of data transformation and are excited to learn how to handle large datasets using tools like dbt or ETL workflows.
• Are experienced with visualisation tools such as Tableau, PowerBI or Looker – a plus.
• Know your way around Excel, Google Sheets or other spreadsheet applications.
• Are curious about AI, data, and how technology creates real merchant value.
• Learn fast, welcome feedback, and enjoy working in collaborative cross‑functional teams.

We apply a consistent technical bar focused on fundamentals – not pedigree – and welcome candidates from a wide range of backgrounds.

Why you should join SumUp

• Impact with Purpose : See your impact and ship products used by millions of small businesses worldwide while building SumUp’s next‑gen AI tools. This isn’t a sandbox – it’s a chance to get hands‑on with the tech shaping the future of finance from our Berlin office.
• Career Path : This programme is aimed at fast‑tracking graduates into full‑time roles with a significant salary increase.
• Come as you are : Be part of a workplace that celebrates diversity and fosters an inclusion‑first culture. Here, unique perspectives are respected and used to build products that truly work for everyone.
• Fueled for Success : Kick off your week with a free SumUp Breakfast every Monday and enjoy subsidised lunches Tuesday through Thursday.
• ⚽️ Stay Active Your Way : Whether you’re into football, bouldering, or beach volleyball, we have a team for you. Plus, an in‑office gym and subsidised Urban Sports Club memberships.
• Social by Design : Between our gaming areas, rooftop drinks, and regular social events, you’ll find a community that works and plays together.
• Paid Internship : €3,466 per month, and a significant increase if offered a full‑time role at the end of the programme.
• You’ll have access to many other benefits, such as discount platforms and transport ticket/mobility options.

Programme structure : 3 months (initial) + 9 months (extension). Continued participation in the 12‑month program is based on performance of the first 3‑month term.

About SumUp

Be empowered to build things that matter.

At SumUp, we’re on a mission to empower small businesses across the globe by providing simple and affordable tools that allow them to thrive. Today, over 4 million businesses in 37 markets rely on SumUp as their financial partner to manage payments, finance and customer relationships.

Our commitment to small businesses is reflected in our diverse team of over 3,000 SumUppers from over 90 nationalities, united by global collaboration and an innovative mindset. Our core values and culture shape everything we do, fostering inclusion, learning and belonging.

SumUp is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, committed to building a safe, respectful, and diverse workplace where everyone can thrive.

Discover more about our culture and opportunities on our careers website, and follow our journey on LinkedIn and Instagram.

Job Application Tip

We recognise that candidates feel they need to meet 100% of the job criteria in order to apply for a job. Please note that this is only a guide. If you don’t tick every box, it’s ok too because it means you have room to learn and develop your career at SumUp.