Lead Software Engineer

Responsibilities

• Work with large-scale distributed systems and understand broad architecture and trade-offs
• Set technical direction for multiple teams, ensuring alignment with Business Areas and architecture strategies
• Drive pragmatic innovation while ensuring resilient, secure, and flexible solutions
• Mentor engineers across teams and maintain a high technical bar
• Write, test, instrument, document, and maintain high-quality code
• Participate in code reviews and pairing to support team growth
• Collaborate with Product, Design, and Engineering leaders
• Ensure comprehensive observability, performance monitoring, and robust error handling
• Participate in on-call rotations and respond to incidents

Requirements

• At least 8 years of experience developing digital products in complex environments
• Deep expertise in distributed systems, microservices architecture, and cloud technologies
• Proven track record of designing and delivering large-scale systems
• Strong background in object-oriented or functional programming languages
• Ability to lead technical initiatives across multiple teams
• Experience mentoring senior engineers
• Practical knowledge of agile methodologies and CI/CD
• Strong communication skills for technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Advanced English skills

Benefits

• Chance of earning equity at Nu
• Extended maternity and paternity leaves
• Health and life insurance
• NuCare mental health and wellness assistance program
• Nucleo learning platform
• NuLanguage learning program
• 15 workdays of vacation
• Gym partnership
• Work-from-home allowance
• Relocation assistance package

About the Company

Nu is one of the largest digital financial platforms in the world, with more than 127 million customers across Brazil, Mexico, and Colombia. Listed on the NYSE, Nu combines proprietary technology and data intelligence to deliver simple, accessible financial products.