About the RoleAs a Software Engineer, you will join a small, senior group shaping the core technology that powers Nubank globally - from data and experimentation platforms to shared services that support products across multiple business units and geographies.
The work is highly 01, with a strong emphasis on long-term impact, technical quality, and global scale rather than one-off features.
Yoube responsible for- Designing, building, and operating distributed backend services and APIs that support core platforms used by multiple product teams worldwide.
- Owning services end-to-end - from architecture and implementation to observability, reliability, and continuous improvement in production.
- Defining clear contracts, SLOs, and guardrails so internal teams can safely build on top of the platforms you own.
- Collaborating closely with data, ML, and infrastructure engineers to turn models, datasets, and lower-level components into robust, easy-to-use internal products.
- Leading 01 and modernization initiatives, making pragmatic trade-offs and setting technical standards for high-leverage systems.
We are looking for a person who hasRequired- Solid experience as a backend or platform engineer, owning production systems end-to-end (design, implementation, operations, and ongoing evolution).
- Proven track record working with distributed systems at scale and building APIs or microservices on modern cloud infrastructure.
- Experience building or supporting platform-level services where many teams depend on your systems for their day-to-day work.
- Comfort operating in ambiguous, fast-changing contexts and driving 01 technical decisions with a long-term mindset.
- Strong collaboration and communication skills, including working effectively with engineers across disciplines and locations.
Nice to have- Experience with data, ML, or AI-related infrastructure (e.g., experimentation, model serving, or ML platforms) used by multiple product teams.
- Exposure to highly regulated or safety-critical domains (such as financial infrastructure or crypto) where reliability, compliance, and auditability are essential.
- Background in fast-growing global tech companies, designing systems that work across products, markets, and regulatory environments.
- Experience mentoring other engineers and contributing to raising the engineering bar through reviews, discussions, and hiring.
Location & Work Model- Location: Palo Alto, United States.
- Work model: Hybrid 2-3 times/week - our hybrid work model brings us to the office at least twice a week, on strategic days designed to maximize team connection and collaboration. For more details, visit https://building.nubank.com/nu-hybrid-work-model/.
Our BenefitsOur benefits program is designed to support your well-being and performance while you enjoy life and work. For roles based in the United States, our current benefits include:
- Opportunity of earning equity at Nu
- Total compensation includes base salary, RSUs and benefits. Base salary range: $230,000 - $276,000
- Medical Insurance
- Dental and Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance and AD&D
- Extended maternity and paternity leaves
- Nucleo - our learning platform of courses
- NuLanguage - our language learning program
- NuCare - our mental health and wellness assistance program
- 401K
- Saving Plans - Health Saving Account and Flexible Spending Account
- Work-from-home Allowance
- Relocation Assistance Package, if applicable
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