About this role

.About Us

Nu is one of the largest digital financial platforms in the world, with more than 122 million customers across Brazil, Mexico, and Colombia. Guided by our mission to fight complexity and empower people, we are redefining financial services in Latin America and this is still just the beginning of the purple future we're building.

Listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: NU), we combine proprietary technology, data intelligence, and an efficient operating model to deliver financial products that are simple, accessible, and human.

Our impact has been recognized by global rankings such as Time 100 Companies, Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies, and Forbes World’s Best Bank. Visit our institutional page https://international.nubank.com.br/careers/  

Engineering at Nubank

We strive for state-of-the-art software development practices, that currently includes a variety of technologies. While we value candidates that are familiar with them, we are also confident that software engineers who are interested in joining Nubank will be able to learn from our team.

  • Horizontally scalable microservices written mostly in Clojure, using Finagle and leveraging upon functional programming techniques and hexagonal architecture
  • High throughput jobs and inter-service communication using Kafka
  • Continuous Integration and Deployment into AWS
  • Storing data in Datomic and DynamoDB
  • Monitoring and observability with Prometheus
  • Running as much as possible in Kubernetes

 

We are a process-light organization that values human interactions. We value working in small, independent teams that feel like small startups within the company, and eschew coupling and centralizing where realistic. We understand that execution is the key to success and optimize processes to remove bottlenecks.

 

As a Software Engineer, you’re expected to:

  • Work with large scale distributed systems
  • Collaborate with building microservices
  • Have practical knowledge of agile software development methodologies
  • Work with continuous delivery and infrastructure as code

Our Benefits

  • Chance of earning equity at Nubank
  • Food/ Meal Card (Vale-Refeição and/or Vale Alimentação)
  • Public Transportation Commuting Benefit (Vale-Transporte)
  • NuCare – Psychological, Financial and Legal Assistance Program
  • Life Insurance
  • Medical Plan
  • Dental Plan
  • NuLanguage – Language Course Program
  • Nucleo - Our learning platform of courses
  • Extended Parental Leave
  • Daycare Allowance
  • Parental Consultancy
  • Work-from-home Allowance
  • Gym Partnerships
  • 30 days of paid vacation
  • Relocation Assistance Package, if applicable

 

Work Model for this Role

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/

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the salary disclosed for the Senior Software Engineer position at nubank?
The salary for this Senior Software Engineer role at nubank is not publicly listed. Click "Apply Now" to learn more about the compensation package on their official careers page.
Where is the Senior Software Engineer position at nubank located?
This Senior Software Engineer role at nubank is based in Brazil, Belo Horizonte; Brazil, Campinas; Brazil, Rio de Janeiro; Brazil, Sao Paulo. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Which team or department does the Senior Software Engineer at nubank belong to?
This Senior Software Engineer position is part of the Engineer department at nubank. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Senior Software Engineer position at nubank?
Click the "Apply Now" button on this page. You will be redirected to nubank's official application portal hosted on greenhouse where you can submit your application directly.
When was the Senior Software Engineer job at nubank posted?
This Senior Software Engineer position at nubank was posted on Mar 12, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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