VP of Engineering
StairwellSalary not specified
Full Time
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
FinTech, Payments, TechnologyIndustries
Requirements
- 12 or more years of work experience with a Bachelor’s Degree or at least 10 years of experience with an Advanced degree (e.g. Masters/ MBA/JD/MD) or at least 8 years of work experience with a PhD
- Preferred: Bachelors or Masters with a STEM major (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math)
- Preferred: 15+ years relevant work experience, 10+ years of technical leadership experience and 10+ years of people management experience
- Preferred: 15 or more years of experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD, PhD)
Responsibilities
- Partner with business counterparts to develop multi-year strategic outlook plans for the product vertical
- Define technology strategy for your product vertical in alignment with established business objectives
- Provide leadership and oversight to a large team (150+) of technology leaders and developers implementing highly scalable, low-latency, high-throughput software systems that have five 9s plus availability
- Own the planning, design, and delivery of all product development roadmap items for the vertical
- Establish a culture of engineering excellence with focus on delivering high quality products to production
- Ensure security and operational posture of the platform meets the highest standards
- Hire top engineering leaders and talent, provide mentoring, coaching and guidance to your staff
- Drive developer productivity through adoption of innovative technologies and tools and engineering fundamentals & best practices
- Establish a culture that values ownership, accountability and creates an environment that enables innovation and continuous improvement
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
Is this position remote or on-site?
The position is on-site.
What is the salary range for this Vice President role?
This information is not specified in the job description.
What are the key responsibilities or skills needed for this VP Engineering role?
Key responsibilities include partnering with business to develop strategic plans, defining technology strategy, leading a large team of 150+ to build scalable high-availability systems, owning product development roadmaps, establishing engineering excellence, ensuring security, and hiring top talent.
What is the team size for this role?
The role involves providing leadership and oversight to a large team of 150+ technology leaders and developers.
What makes a strong candidate for this VP Software Development Engineering position?
A strong candidate is a seasoned and highly motivated leader experienced in infusing next-generation thinking into product development, leveraging emerging technologies, driving innovation, and leading large engineering teams to deliver scalable, secure, high-availability systems.
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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