Staff Software Engineer - Crypto Program (Hybrid/Onsite) 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
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 and passionate about technologies
  • Comfort in pushing boundaries and challenging traditional solutions
  • Constant drive to learn new technologies (e.g., Angular, React, Kubernetes, Docker)
  • Ability to identify and contribute to development and solution strategies under minimal guidance
  • Experience analyzing bugs for simple issues and applying 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 the next generation of Payment Services, Transaction Platforms, Real-Time Payments, and Buy Now Pay Later Technology
  • Apply standard processes on programming languages to write code that fulfills website modification requests and technical requirements
  • Collaborate with others to support the piloting of new technology capabilities and features that enhance the user website experience across e-commerce products

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Distributed SystemsScalabilitySecuritySoftware DesignPayment SystemsCyber SecurityJavaPythonMicroservicesCloud ComputingAgileTesting

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this position remote or onsite?

The position is onsite.

What is the salary range for this Staff Software Engineer role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What skills are required for this software engineer position?

Candidates need relevant technical working knowledge to understand requirements, ability to identify and contribute to development and solution strategies, and skills to improve design and functionality of interface features across projects under minimal guidance.

What is the company culture like at Visa?

Visa fosters a culture of problem solvers and innovators in a community focused on reshaping commerce, working on complex distributed systems at massive scale, with opportunities for mentorship and continued learning.

What makes a strong candidate for this role?

Versatile, curious, and energetic software engineers who embrace solving complex challenges on a global scale, with the ability to design scalable systems, collaborate multi-functionally, and contribute to product quality in agile teams.

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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