Staff Software Engineer at Visa

Austin, Texas, United States

Visa Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Fintech, Payments, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • Relevant technical working knowledge to understand requirements
  • Expertise in one or more general development languages (e.g., Java, C#, C++, HTML, C++)
  • Experience building and deploying modern services and web applications with quality and scalability
  • Growth mindset that is curious, passionate about technologies, and enjoys challenging projects on a global scale
  • Comfort in pushing boundaries and hacking beyond traditional solutions
  • Constant drive to learn new technologies (e.g., Angular, React, Kubernetes, Docker)
  • Ability to analyze bugs for simple issues and apply debugging tools

Responsibilities

  • Design code and systems that touch 40% of the world population while influencing Visa’s internal standards for scalability, security, and reusability
  • Collaborate multi-functionally to create design artifacts and develop best-in-class software solutions for multiple Visa technical offerings
  • Actively contribute to product quality improvements, valuable service technology, and new business flows in diverse agile squads
  • Develop robust and scalable products for customers including end-user merchants, B2B, and business-to-government solutions
  • Leverage innovative technologies to build next-generation Payment Services, Transaction Platforms, Real-Time Payments, and Buy Now Pay Later Technology
  • Identify and contribute to development and solution strategies that improve design and functionality of interface features across projects, under minimal guidance
  • Apply standard processes on programming languages to write code fulfilling website modification requests and technical requirements
  • Collaborate with others to support piloting new technology capabilities and features enhancing user website experience across e-commerce products

Skills

Distributed Systems
Scalability
Security
Software Design
Software Development
Testing
Payment Technology
Cyber Security

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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