Working at Nubank goes far beyond writing code. Every line of code has a direct impact on the lives of millions of people. Our engineering team is the engine that drives the company, turning ideas into products that truly matter. If you’re thinking about applying, this guide will help you understand each step of the hiring process and how to showcase your best self, while discovering what it’s like to be part of a team that values autonomy, innovation, and collaboration.

Getting Started: Screening and Application

It all starts with the Application Form, where we want to understand who you are and how your experience connects to the impact we aim to create. This stage usually takes about a week and is your first chance to show that you enjoy solving problems, learning quickly, and collaborating with brilliant people.

At Nubank, we value clarity and purpose. We’re looking for people who take ownership of their work but also know how to listen, share ideas, and challenge the status quo.

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The Technical Challenge: Take Home Exercise

If you advance, you’ll move on to the Take Home Exercise, which lasts about two weeks. This stage is more than just coding: it’s about how you think, approach problems, and communicate your reasoning.

At Nubank, we value the process as much as the outcome. You don’t have to finish the exercise; what matters is demonstrating structured thinking, weighing trade-offs, and being transparent about your decisions. Asking questions, reflecting, and sharing ideas during the exercise shows technical maturity and a collaborative mindset — essential qualities for anyone working here.

Collaboration and Scale: Pair Programming and Architecture

Next comes Pair Programming, where you work side by side with a Nubank engineer on a real problem. This is where collaboration comes alive: explaining your reasoning, receiving feedback, and adapting solutions in real time. For senior-level candidates, there’s also the Architecture stage, focused on complex, scalable, and resilient systems.

These stages demonstrate that smart solutions come from reflection, discussion, and technical empathy. We’re not just looking for individual skills — we’re looking for people who lift the whole team.

Finally, the Engineering Interview dives deeper into algorithms, logic, and system design, ensuring you’re ready for challenges that create real impact. Each stage is an opportunity to demonstrate autonomy, critical thinking, and creativity, values that guide how we work at Nubank.

Cultural Fit: Talent Acquisition Interview

While your technical skills are evaluated, we also want to understand who you are, how you learn, and how you fit into our culture. During the Talent Acquisition interview, you can share experiences that highlight your ability to collaborate, challenge the status quo constructively, and adapt in a fast-paced environment.

At Nubank, we value diverse thinking and experiences, because the best products come from strong, inclusive teams.

Tips to Stand Out

  • Explain your reasoning: we want to see your thought process.
  • Consider trade-offs: complexity, performance, cost, and simplicity matter.
  • Actively collaborate: collaboration is as important as technical skill.
  • Learn during the process: curiosity, asking questions, and openness are more valuable than perfection.
  • Avoid treating technical stages as pure coding tests. At Nubank, solving problems together, discussing solutions, and reflecting on choices defines a good engineer.

Conclusion

The Software Engineering hiring process at Nubank is challenging, but it’s also an opportunity to show your true value. By focusing on clear communication, deep reasoning, and collaboration, you demonstrate not only technical skills but also the mindset that drives us: questioning, innovating, and creating impact.

Working at Nubank means contributing to projects that matter, growing continuously, and thriving in an environment that values autonomy, diversity, learning, and collaboration. With support like NuCare, development programs in Nucleo and NuLanguage, and the chance to earn equity, you have all the resources to evolve as a professional and as part of one of the most innovative companies in Latin America.

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