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The company has been leading an industry transformation through innovative products and human-centered services.\nProprietary technology and data at scale power Nu’s digital platform, built to promote financial access, advancement, and transparency. Its business model thrives on customer love and lower costs, feeding a flywheel of growth and profitability.\nVisit ourInstitutional Page\nWhy now\nNu is growing fast in the United States, and we are opening new engineering leadership roles across our business units and business platforms. New products, new teams and new platforms are being built at the same time, and we need strong engineering leaders to make them happen.\nAs an Engineering Director, you will own the technology and execution of a key product or platform area, leading multiple teams and engineering managers. 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