About Us

Nubank was founded in 2013 to free people from a bureaucratic, slow and inefficient financial system. Since then, through innovative technology and outstanding customer service, the company has been redefining people's relationships with money across Latin America. With operations in Brazil, Mexico, and Colombia, Nubank is today one of the largest digital banking platforms and technology-leading companies in the world. Nubank was listed on the NYSE in 2021 and was recently named one of Time Magazine's 100 Most Influential Companies. For more information, visit www.nu.com.br.

About the Role

Crypto is the engine behind our expansion to provide borderless, crypto-based financial services. We are building a world where any user can open an account to send and receive money globally without the friction of traditional banking.

You will join a high-impact team expanding Nubank’s security and scale into the crypto market. Whether focusing on our core brokerage platform or fast-paced product iteration, your work will directly enable millions of users to engage with digital assets safely. This role is for those eager to solve complex architectural tradeoffs and redefine the boundaries of global money.

Responsibilities

• Architect scalable systems for the Crypto department, ensuring robust integration between crypto brokerage and core banking.

• Lead the technical design of global features, managing complex tradeoffs between system performance and security.

• Manage assets under custody and brokerage platforms to ensure high availability for global crypto transactions.

• Partner with product teams to iterate on trading experiences, specifically tailored for high-engagement crypto profiles.

• Mentor and influence engineering teams across the organization to uphold high standards of technical excellence.

• Optimize global money movement solutions to provide free, real-time cross-border transactions for our users.

Required Qualifications

• Track record of leading technical architecture in Staff or Lead Engineer capacities within complex software environments.

• Demonstrated expertise in system design, with a focus on analyzing tradeoffs and long-term scalability.

• Experience in high-stakes industries such as Fin Tech, Payments, or Core Banking systems.

• Evidence of building and shipping high-throughput, distributed systems in a collaborative environment.

• Strong commitment to learning and implementing crypto-based technologies and blockchain fundamentals.

Nice to Have

• Prior experience in a crypto exchange or crypto-native company

• Practical experience with Solidity or smart contract development.

• Background in crypto trading or deep understanding of digital asset markets.

Location & Work Model This role is based in Toronto, Canada; Berlin, Germany; or Durham, Palo Alto, or Miami, USA, on a hybrid model (2x/week) at our local offices.

Diversity & Inclusion / Equal Opportunity

At Nubank, we believe that diversity is essential to building the best products and services. We are committed to creating a welcoming work environment that respects and values diversity in all its forms, and we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.