Staff Software Engineer - Database Infrastructure

We are looking for a person who has Required Deep experience with databases : strong grounding in database theory and database infrastructure (design, operations, performance, reliability). Hands-on experience with large-scale data systems , having supported services with millions of users and/or very high data and traffic volumes. Strong familiarity with at least some of the technologies in our ecosystem, such as Kubernetes, Clojure and Datomic , or comparable stacks, and the ability to adapt and learn our specific tools. Backgrounds such as Database Administrator, Systems Engineer, Infrastructure Engineer, DevOps Engineer or Software Engineer with a clear emphasis on databases and distributed systems. Proven ability to work in horizontal/platform teams , building and operating shared infrastructure and libraries used by many product teams. Excellent communication skills and emotional resilience: comfortable interacting with many teams, often in high-stress situations like production incidents, and able to keep a constructive, solutions-oriented posture. High learning agility and patience to navigate a very senior, deep technical environment, including working with peers at Staff and Principal level across Foundation. Nice to have Experience in financial services or other regulated industries (not mandatory). Prior responsibility for multi-region, high-availability database architectures . Location for this opportunity United States – any Nubank US office location Work Model for this Role Hybrid 2–3 times/week : Our hybrid work model brings us to the office at least twice a week, on strategic days designed to maximize team connection and collaboration. For more details, visit https://building.nubank.com/nu-hybrid-work-model/ Our Benefits – United States For employees based in the US, we offer: Opportunity of earning equity at Nu Total compensation includes base salary, RSUs and benefits. Base salary range: $192k - $345k Medical Insurance Dental and Vision Insurance Life Insurance and AD&D Extended maternity and paternity leaves Nucleo – our learning platform of courses NuLanguage – our language learning program NuCare – our mental health and wellness assistance program 401(k) Saving Plans – Health Saving Account and Flexible Spending Account Work-from-home Allowance Relocation Assistance Package , if applicable Location-Specific Disclosures Palo Alto: Total compensation includes base salary, RSUs and benefits. Base salary range: $19.200 - $24.000 Join us If you want to work at the heart of Nubank’s infrastructure — building and operating the storage and database platforms that enable our products to scale to millions of customers and new countries — we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to be our Staff Software Engineer – Foundation (Storage & Databases) in the US.