Are you looking for an internship that allows you to generate significant impact, learn contin;uously and innovate every day? At Nu, the “Day One” mentality is more than a philosophy: it’s part of the culture. We challenge complexity, craft groundbreaking financial solutions, and place customer needs at the center of everything we do. 

Here, interns actively shape projects that impact millions of lives. Whether you’re mastering advanced technologies or collaborating with top-notch professionals, every day at Nu is an opportunity to learn, grow, and leave your mark.

Read on to discover the 7 reasons why you should do an internship at Nu and start building the Purple Future!

1. Every day is day one

At Nu, we treat every day as an opportunity to reinvent, explore, and grow. Interns are not only encouraged to test their boundaries but also supported when experiments don’t go as planned. This culture of continuous renewal is what drives our innovation. 

Imagine waking up to a work environment where you can experiment with new frameworks, rethink user experiences, or design a fresh take on financial solutions—all while feeling the same excitement as your first day. This mindset isn’t limited to projects; it’s the very essence of our culture.

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2. Take part in great, meaningful projects

Joining Nu as an intern means contributing to projects that shape how millions of people manage their finances. Whether it’s optimizing a payment flow or designing intuitive digital experiences, your efforts will go beyond theoretical learning. 

As Alexandre, one of our Business Analysis interns, says, at Nu you won’t be just an assistant. You’re going to have the opportunity to “help the whole team and take part in building deliverables”.

Here, you’ll collaborate with diverse teams and solve real-world challenges, seeing firsthand how your ideas transform into impactful solutions. There’s no such thing as “just an intern” at Nu; every task you tackle contributes to our mission to redefine financial services.

3. Build fundamentally different solutions

Nu doesn’t settle for marginal improvements—we aim to question the status quo and deliver fundamentally different solutions. This spirit of innovation extends to every intern. You’ll be invited to brainstorming sessions where bold ideas flourish, helping craft solutions that simplify complex financial systems. 

From day one, you’ll experience how questioning norms leads to creating products that make financial services more accessible and transparent for everyone.

4. Live a customer-centric culture and create real impact

At Nu, customers are our North and everything revolves around their needs. This principle guides us from product design to defining our mission. As an intern, you’ll have the chance to make a real impact by contributing to making the financial sector more transparent, fair and empathetic.

From brainstorms to product testing, your work can improve the way millions of people interact with their finances, promoting tangible and positive change. By joining Nu, you’ll be part of a movement that transforms the financial industry with innovation and a focus on the user.

5. Collaborate with some of the best professionals in the world

One of the most rewarding aspects of interning at Nu is the opportunity to work alongside some of the best minds in the industry. Engineers pushing technical boundaries, designers reshaping user experiences, and product managers revolutionizing strategies—you’ll find them all here. 

This environment fosters open dialogue and shared learning, ensuring you develop both refined skills and invaluable connections. Everyone at Nu, regardless of role or tenure, is committed to sharing knowledge and driving collective success.

6. Advance your skills with constant learning

Nu thrives on continuous learning, and this extends to our internship program. Every assignment, challenge, or project is an opportunity to expand your skill set and broaden your horizons. You could dive into data analysis one week and explore product design the next, gaining a multifaceted view of problem-solving. 

Our culture encourages curiosity, so ask questions, challenge assumptions, and embrace feedback. This dynamic environment ensures your growth is both rapid and deeply fulfilling.

7. Work with cutting-edge technology

From leveraging microservices architecture to harnessing the power of cloud computing, Nu’s tech stack combines state-of-the-art tools with homegrown innovations. Here, you won’t just have the opportunity to work with Clojure and Datomic—but, as Thaís, our Software Engineer Intern, says, “you will have the opportunity to work with the people who created and continue to develop these technologies”.

She explains that this is due to Nu’s acquisition of Cognitect in 2020: “Cognitect is the company that developed Clojure and Datomic. So working here is more than a dream”.

Imagine contributing to systems designed to handle millions of transactions seamlessly or experimenting with machine learning models to improve customer experiences. By the end of your internship, you’ll have not only gained exposure to advanced tech but also built confidence in applying it effectively.

What are you waiting for?

If you’re ready to embark on an internship where innovation thrives and every day feels like Day One, Nu is your ideal destination. Here, you’ll collaborate with exceptional professionals, embrace cutting-edge technologies, and deliver meaningful change for millions of customers. 

Join us to fight complexity, create solutions that matter, and experience the power of a customer-first culture. Start your journey with Nu and let’s build the Purple Future!

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