Engineering Manager – Mexico

Nubank

. Lead a team of 8–10 software engineers (ICs) .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeMexico City • MexicoMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong leadership in managing engineering teams, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and aligning stakeholders with team goals. Possesses a solid technical understanding to engage in architecture discussions and translate complex concepts for diverse audiences.

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Engineering Team LeadershipAgile MethodologiesSoftware Architecture DesignPerformance ManagementClojure Programming

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Hard Skills

Software EngineeringSoftware ArchitectureAgile PracticesPerformance AssessmentTechnical Translation

Soft Skills

TeamworkFeedback CultureContinuous ImprovementEffective Communication

Industry Keywords

Distributed SystemsDigital Financial PlatformStakeholder AlignmentGlobal Engineering Organization

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ClojureDistributed Systems

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead a team of 8–10 software engineers (ICs)
Foster a culture of teamwork, feedback and continuous improvement
Conduct effective 1:1s, team meetings and rituals
Manage individual contributors, enabling them to be high performers and support others
Deliver distributed systems at scale
Align stakeholders around the team’s vision, goals, and metrics
Reason about software architecture design decisions
Implement improvements in the way the team works and organizes
Participate in a global engineering organization building Nu’s digital financial platform

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience leading Engineering teams, ideally with a background as a software engineer or software architect
Experience being accountable for people management, having exposure to performance assessment, hiring, supporting career growth, etc
Experience leading agile teams, being familiar with the most relevant ceremonies, metrics and processes
A good level of technical understanding, being able to take part in architecture discussions with Engineers and to translate complex, technical projects and concepts for non-engineers
Advanced level of English - you'll be part of a global team
Willingness to learn Clojure and functional programming concepts
Authorization to work in Mexico is required by the application form

Benefits

Comp & perks

Chance of earning equity at Nu
Extended maternity and paternity leaves
Health and life insurance
Dental and Vision Insurance
NuCare – our mental health and wellness assistance program
Nucleo – our learning platform of courses
NuLanguage – our language learning program
Holiday Bonus (“Aguinaldo”) of 30 days of pay per year
17 days of paid vacation with 25% vacation bonus
Gym partnership
Food card
Work-from-home Allowance
Parental Consultancy
Relocation Assistance Package, if applicable