Great compensation + high tech + toxic culture + senior leadership not equipped to lead - Manager Nubank Employee Review

2.0
26 Jul 2025
Recommend
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Pros

- big company in Latam - Great compensation and really competitive (the best topic of pros) - High tech with the most updated in the marketing, which is great to learn tech - Professionals are very smart, as everybody need to learn fast - founder ( David) very good with business acumen and drivers

Cons

- The work environment can be quite toxic in some areas, particularly among senior professionals (ICs and managers) and in larger business units. Teams like Data (AEs, MLE, DS) and BAs are especially affected, while Engineering is the only team with consistent C-level support. - The absence of clear structure and effective leadership often leads to internal competition and subtle efforts to overshadow others at senior levels. - Leadership frequently avoids accountability, takes credit for results, and protects itself, while those actually solving problems may face instability (potential targets for layoffs). - Career growth tends to favor predominantly white, male, privileged profiles, often early hires (most tenured ones), sometimes with limited diversity beyond occasional LGBTQ+ representation. - Company values are more genuinely embraced by newer employees, while long-tenured staff often fall short of upholding them. - Layoffs are not communicated transparently (internally or externally). Joining the company means accepting a level of uncertainty, especially during business unit changes, which are frequent, particularly in larger teams.

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5.0
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Pros

Lots of exciting bets being made, many growth opportunities, very smart people who also know how to have work life balance

Cons

Priorities shift a lot which can be frustrating, but that's part of the game of fintech (very fast moving)

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Nubank Response
1mo
Hello, we hope you're doing well! We’re happy about your journey — after all, it’s still Day 1. Thank you for sharing your experience with us. Your feedback is essential as we continue to challenge the status quo of our processes. The Future is Purple! 💜
4.0
13 May 2026
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Pros

High level of competence of colleagues You're never the most experienced or highest skilled person in your team Constantly learning and career growing Freedom to explore new technologies Very data-oriented Very technical oriented managers Clojure shop Well-tested, well crafted, always improving code solutions

Cons

Executive level decisions sometimes are big-bang and not gradual Promotion strategy isn't based on performance but on the existence of an open role

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Nubank Response
2w
Hello, we hope you’re well! Thank you for making the extraordinary happen with us. We’ll share your feedback with the responsible teams. We wish you success in your new challenges, and who knows, maybe one day we’ll build the purple future together again. As you know, for us, it’s still Day 1! 💜
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