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About the role
We are looking for a Senior Data Engineer to help design, build, and operate the core data platform that powers analytics, machine learning, and business decision-making at Nelo. This is a hands-on, high-impact role for an experienced engineer who enjoys working across the full data lifecycle, from ingestion and transformation to reliability, scalability, and ML enablement. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- At least 5 years of experience in data engineering, software engineering, or backend engineering roles with significant ownership of production data systems
- Strong proficiency in Python for building data pipelines and infrastructure
- Advanced SQL skills and deep experience with data modeling for analytics and ML use cases
- Hands-on experience building ETL/ELT pipelines using tools or frameworks such as Airflow, AWS Glue, dbt, or similar orchestration systems
- Experience working with cloud data warehouses and query engines such as Athena/Presto, Redshift, BigQuery, or Snowflake
- Familiarity with big data or distributed processing frameworks such as Spark (or equivalent)
More about this role
Nelo is a leading fintech in Mexico reimagining credit to expand consumer buying power. Founded in 2019 by former Uber international growth team leads Kyle Miller and Stephen Hebson, Nelo offers credit cards, BNPL loans, bill payments, and its own marketplace — all under one app — designed from first principles for a mobile-first, real-time payments world.
With $100M in annual revenue, $1B in annualized GMV, and $140M+ raised in equity and debt, Nelo is one of the most capital-efficient consumer fintech companies in Latin America. The company is profitable — positive operating profit in both 2024 and 2025. It runs lean and technical: 60 employees, 8 engineers, with AI driving underwriting, collections, and operations.
HQ: Mexico City, Mexico; commercial and people operations in New York City
Founded: 2019
Team size: 60 FTEs
Open roles: 10+
Website: nelo.mx
Stage: Post-Series A; $100M credit facility (Victory Park Capital, 2022); profitable
Benefits: 401k, open PTO, medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD, fertility
Be your best selves: ambition, hard work, intellectual curiosity
Everyone is an owner: all employees receive equity including customer support; 10-year option expiration;...
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