Brazil, Belo Horizonte; Brazil, Campinas; Brazil, Rio de Janeiro; Brazil, Sao Paulo; Canada, Toronto; USA, Durham; USA, Miami; USA, Palo Alto; USA, Washington DC Hybrid

Nu is hiring a Senior Staff Software Engineer - Debt Resolution

About the Role

Lead the design and implementation of high-impact software systems that improve debt resolution processes. Drive technical strategy, mentor engineers, and collaborate with stakeholders to deliver reliable, scalable solutions in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

  • Architect and develop backend systems for financial transaction processing
  • Lead technical direction for debt resolution product features
  • Collaborate with product managers to define solution requirements
  • Mentor junior engineers through code reviews and technical guidance
  • Ensure system reliability and performance under high-volume conditions
  • Design APIs for internal and external service integration
  • Implement monitoring and observability across services
  • Drive adoption of best practices in testing and deployment
  • Evaluate and integrate new technologies to improve system capabilities
  • Support incident response and root cause analysis for production issues
  • Work closely with compliance and risk teams to meet regulatory standards
  • Optimize data workflows for accuracy and efficiency
  • Contribute to roadmap planning and technical debt reduction
  • Promote code quality through automated testing and CI/CD pipelines
  • Lead post-mortem discussions after critical system events

Nice to Have

  • Experience in debt management or credit systems
  • Background in real-time payment processing
  • Familiarity with regulatory frameworks in financial technology
  • Hands-on experience with Kubernetes and infrastructure as code
  • Contributions to open-source software projects
  • Prior work in high-growth startups or scale-ups
  • Experience with data privacy and protection standards

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness coverage
  • Retirement savings plan with employer contribution
  • Paid time off and flexible vacation policy
  • Parental leave for all caregivers
  • Mental health and employee support programs
  • Professional development and learning stipend
  • Remote work equipment allowance
  • Inclusive culture with employee resource groups

Compensation

Competitive salary and equity package commensurate with experience

Work Arrangement

Hybrid with flexibility based on team and project needs

Team

Collaborative, cross-functional environment with product, design, and data teams

Our Engineering Culture

We value ownership, technical excellence, and collaboration. Engineers are empowered to make decisions and drive innovation while maintaining system integrity and security.

Impact of This Role

This position plays a critical role in shaping how users interact with financial recovery tools, directly influencing product reliability and customer trust.

Available for qualified candidates

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About company
Nu

Nu is one of the largest digital financial services platforms in the world, serving 131 million customers across Brazil, Mexico, and Colombia. The company has been leading an industry transformation by leveraging data and proprietary technology to develop innovative products and services.

Guided by its mission to fight complexity and empower people, Nu caters to customers’ complete financial journey, promoting financial access and advancement with responsible lending and transparency. The company is powered by an efficient and scalable business model that combines low cost to serve with growing returns.

Nu’s impact has been recognized in multiple awards, including Time 100 Most Influential Companies, Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies, and Forbes World’s Best Banks.

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Category backend
Posted 4 hours ago