
About Nubank
Empowering financial freedom for millions worldwide
Key Highlights
- Over 100 million customers across Latin America
- Raised $2.8 billion from top investors including Berkshire Hathaway
- IPO in December 2021 with a valuation of $30 billion
- Headquartered in São Paulo, Brazil with a global presence
Nubank, founded in 2013 and headquartered in São Paulo, Brazil, is a leading fintech company that has transformed the financial landscape in Latin America. With over 100 million customers, Nubank offers a range of financial products including credit cards, personal loans, and digital payment solutio...
🎁 Benefits
Nubank offers competitive salaries, equity options, flexible working hours, and a generous PTO policy. Employees also benefit from a remote work polic...
🌟 Culture
Nubank fosters a culture of innovation and creativity, encouraging employees to challenge the status quo in the financial sector. The company values t...

Systems Engineer • Lead
Nubank • Mexico City - Hybrid
Skills & Technologies
Overview
Nubank is hiring a Lead Systems Engineer to enhance their foundational infrastructure and guide junior engineers. You'll work with AWS and Kubernetes to improve performance and governance. This role requires strong technical leadership skills.
Job Description
Who you are
You have extensive experience in systems engineering, with a strong focus on cloud infrastructure and container orchestration. Your background includes working with AWS and Kubernetes, where you've successfully managed and optimized workloads in a production environment. You are a natural leader, capable of mentoring junior engineers and fostering a collaborative team culture. You thrive in environments where you can proactively identify opportunities for improvement and implement solutions that enhance performance and reduce costs. Your communication skills allow you to represent your team effectively in technical forums, ensuring that your ideas are documented and conveyed clearly. You are passionate about creating a high-quality technical environment and setting standards that elevate your team's output.
Desirable
Experience with networking and service communications is a plus, as is familiarity with governance practices in cloud environments. You may also have a background in financial services or a similar industry, which would provide valuable context for your work at Nubank.
What you'll do
As a Lead Systems Engineer at Nubank, you will play a crucial role in the Computing Squad, overseeing critical infrastructure components that support the majority of Nubank's workloads. Your responsibilities will include identifying and pursuing opportunities to enhance infrastructure performance, cost efficiency, and governance. You will guide and mentor junior engineers, helping them develop their skills and ensuring that the team maintains a high technical standard. You will represent your team in various technical discussions, where you will document and negotiate improvements to existing systems. Your contributions will directly impact Nubank's ability to deliver simple, accessible, and human financial products to millions of customers across Latin America.
What we offer
Nubank offers a hybrid work model that encourages collaboration and connection among team members. You will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment that values innovation and empowers you to make a difference. As part of a leading digital financial platform, you will be at the forefront of redefining financial services in Latin America. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement, as we value diverse perspectives and backgrounds in our team.
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