# Staff Software Engineer, Data at Nubank

- Company: Nubank
- What the company does: Backed by Sequoia, Founders Fund and Redpoint.
- Company website: https://www.nubank.com.br/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Senior
- Location: Palo Alto
- Work setup: Remote
- Posted: 2026-07-20
- Apply by: 2026-10-08
- Apply: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/nubank/b281f2a6-65ce-4635-bbf2-51978c9c108f
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/nubank-staff-software-engineer-data/

## 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

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