Lead Software Engineer

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Palo Alto, California, United States
Base: $230,000 - $276,000; bonus/equity: includes ...
On-site
Distributed systems at scale
End-to-end production ownership
Api and microservices architecture
The role involves shaping core technology that powers Nubank globally with a focus on long-term impact and technical quality

Job Summary

  • The role involves shaping core technology that powers Nubank globally with a focus on long-term impact and technical quality.
  • Candidates will own services end-to-end, defining clear contracts, SLOs, and guardrails for internal teams to safely build upon.
  • The position offers equity opportunities, comprehensive medical/dental/vision insurance, and a hybrid work model requiring presence in the office twice a week.

Matching Summary

The role involves shaping core technology that powers Nubank globally with a focus on long-term impact and technical quality.

Salary

Base: $230,000 - $276,000; Bonus/Equity: Includes RSUs and opportunity of earning equity; Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401K, Relocation Assistance

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Distributed systems at scale
  • End-to-end production ownership
  • API and microservices architecture
  • Cloud infrastructure experience
  • Platform-level service development

Nice-to-have

  • Data, ML, or AI infrastructure experience
  • Highly regulated domain knowledge
  • Global tech company background
  • Engineering mentorship experience
  • Fast-growing environment adaptability

Key Requirements

  • Solid experience as a backend or platform engineer
  • Proven track record with distributed systems at scale
  • Experience supporting platform-level services for multiple teams

Work Rights

Not specified

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