Nubank

AI Research Manager - Machine Learning

USA, Palo Alto · Staff+

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 23 days ago

Code ReviewMachine LearningNLPLLMsOKRsCadenceResearchExperimental DesignLeadershipCommunicationCollaboration

About the role

The team works on a portfolio of research bets on a one-to-four-quarter horizon.
This work compounds into the production capabilities Nubank will depend on.
Next-generation nuFormer architectures: proprietary transformers that learn from raw transaction sequences and power key production credit decisions

NU), we combine proprietary technology, data intelligence, and an efficient operating model to deliver financial products that are simple, accessible, and human.
moving beyond prediction to the decisions and policies those predictions should drive
build the conditions, focus, and operating rhythm that researchers do great work.
Real-world impact is our primary measure of success, but we actively encourage publishing, open-source contribution, and conference presence that build a reputation reflecting the quality of the work and help attract the best researchers.
Partner closely with senior technical leads who drive architecture and scientific direction, aligning operational execution with the long-term research roadmap so that scientific and operating decisions reinforce each other.
model sparsification, quantization, distillation, or parallelism and partitioning design.
Lead, mentor, and advocate for a team of world-class ML researchers, fostering an environment of psychological safety, high ambition, and rigorous scientific inquiry.
Attract and retain top-tier research talent in a competitive market, and build a reputation for the team as a place the best researchers want to be.
Own the operating cadence of a portfolio of two-to-three concurrent, quarter-scale research bets, from problem framing and OKRs through progress tracking and clear go/no-go decisions.

Technical depth: This is a management-first role, but deep conceptual familiarity with at least one of our core research areas is highly valued:
Foundation models & LLMs: pre-training from scratch, scaling laws, training-optimization frameworks, and large GPU-cluster workflows.
Communication: Exceptional storytelling skills, with a track record of translating complex technical milestones into business impact for senior and C-level audiences.
Environment: Experience operating in global, distributed teams and navigating the path from foundational research to scalable, production-grade systems.
Palo Alto, United States

pre-training from scratch, scaling laws, training-optimization frameworks, and large GPU-cluster workflows.

Work-from-home Allowance
Relocation Assistance Package, if applicable.
Work Model for this Role
Hybrid 2-3 times/week: Our hybrid work model brings us to the office at least twice a week, on strategic days designed to maximize team connection and collaboration.
For more details, visit https://building.nubank.com/nu-hybrid-work-model/
Total compensation includes base salary, RSUs and benefits.

Total compensation includes base salary, RSUs and benefits.
Own the operating health of the team, including performance, career growth, hiring, and compensation cycles for elite individual contributors who often operate at staff-and-above technical depth.
As AI Research Manager, you will own the operating health and execution of Nubank's ML research agenda.
Opportunity of earning equity at Nu
Medical Insurance
Dental and Vision Insurance
Life Insurance and AD&D

Sustaining a long-term agenda in a fast-moving company means deliberately creating the space for rigorous, multi-quarter work, so the team can pursue ambitious bets instead of being fully absorbed by short-term applied demands.
Nubank is one of the world's largest digital financial services platforms, recognized by Time 100, Fast Company, and Forbes for leading an industry transformation.
Driven by our mission to fight complexity and empower more than 130 million customers, we leverage data and proprietary technology to build the future of financial services.
We are executing an AI-first transformation.

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