Lead AI Engineer at Visa

Foster City, California, United States

Visa Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Payments, FinTech, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • 10 or more years of work experience with a Bachelor’s Degree or at least 8 years of work experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters/MBA/JD/MD) or at least 3 years of work experience with a PhD
  • Extensive hands-on experience building and deploying machine learning applications in production environments
  • Strong programming skills with a focus on Rust and experience with high frequency trading, low latency communication technology
  • Proven track record of leading or driving engineering teams to successful project delivery with Generative AI
  • Solid understanding of system design for low latency, high throughput, and highly available applications
  • Experience with container orchestration tools such as Kubernetes and Nomad
  • Expertise in monitoring and maintaining production systems for reliability and performance
  • Familiarity with fast data stores and distributed systems architecture
  • Knowledge of additional orchestration and monitoring tools
  • Contributions to open-source projects or published work in machine learning or distributed systems (preferred)
  • Familiarity with cloud computing platforms (preferred)

Responsibilities

  • Lead and mentor a team of engineers focused on developing advanced AI and machine learning solutions
  • Design, implement, and optimize low latency and high throughput systems that are highly available and scalable
  • Drive architecture decisions and best practices for deploying machine learning models into production environments
  • Collaborate with data scientists, engineers, and product managers to deliver robust AI-powered applications
  • Ensure systems are monitored and maintained for performance, reliability, and security
  • Utilize orchestration tools such as Kubernetes and Nomad for container management and deployment
  • Work with fast data stores and high-performance messaging systems, including Rust

Skills

AI
Machine Learning
Kubernetes
Nomad
Rust
Low Latency Systems
High Throughput Systems
Container Orchestration
Model Deployment
System Monitoring
Scalable Architecture

Visa

Global digital payment network provider

About Visa

Visa operates a global digital payment network that facilitates electronic payments for millions of people daily. The company connects consumers, businesses, financial institutions, and governments, allowing them to make transactions using Visa cards. Each time a card is used, Visa earns money through transaction, service, and data processing fees. Unlike many competitors, Visa focuses on expanding access to financial services for underserved communities and supporting local economies. The company's goal is to promote financial inclusivity and drive sustainable commerce, ensuring that more people can participate in the global economy.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
1958Year Founded
$55.8MTotal Funding
ANGEL_INDIVIDUALCompany Stage
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance.
Life Insurance.
Dental Insurance.
Disability Insurance.
Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance.

Risks

CBDCs could reduce reliance on Visa's payment network.
'Buy Now, Pay Later' services may decrease traditional credit card transactions.
Fintech startups offering zero-fee transactions could pressure Visa's revenue model.

Differentiation

Visa operates a global digital payment network connecting millions daily.
The company focuses on financial inclusivity and sustainability in its operations.
Visa collaborates with central banks on Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs).

Upsides

Visa's partnership with fintechs enhances cross-border payment solutions.
Adoption of blockchain technology could revolutionize digital payments.
AI-driven fraud detection systems are reducing fraudulent activities.

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