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About the role
As a Staff Software Engineer (Data) , you will be the technical cornerstone of our data ecosystem. At Nu, we don't just "move data" we build the foundational platforms that empower analysts, ML engineers, and product leaders to make the decisions that drive financial inclusion for millions.
What they're looking for
- Extensive Technical Leadership: Proven experience leading large scale data engineering initiatives in global, high-growth technology environments
- Expertise in Distributed Systems: Deep mastery of data processing frameworks (such as Spark, Flink, or Kafka) and modern cloud data warehousing
- Systems Design Mastery: Ability to independently design and refine solutions for complex data problems, considering long-term scalability and user experience
- Strategic Acumen: Demonstrated ability to link technical decisions to business drivers like operational efficiency and customer acquisition costs
- Proactive Problem Solving: A track record of identifying architectural gaps and implementing fixes independently with high autonomy
More about this role
Nu serves more than 140 million customers, guided by a mission to fight complexity and empower people. The company has been leading an industry transformation through innovative products and human-centered services.
Proprietary technology and data at scale power Nu’s digital platform, built to promote financial access, advancement, and transparency. Its business model thrives on customer love and lower costs, feeding a flywheel of growth and profitability.
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As a Staff Software Engineer (Data) , you will be the technical cornerstone of our data ecosystem. At Nu, we don't just "move data" we build the foundational platforms that empower analysts, ML engineers, and product leaders to make the decisions that drive financial inclusion for millions.
You will own the data infrastructure for your domain, tackling highly complex and ambiguous challenges that span multiple departments. You aren't just a builder; you are a strategist who identifies data gaps before they become bottlenecks and treats data quality as a mission critical product. You will set the technical bar for the entire function, ensuring that downstream trust remains unbreakable as we...
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