Staff Software Engineer at Visa

About Us
Visa is a world leader in payments technology, facilitating transactions between consumers, merchants, financial institutions and government entities across more than 200 countries and territories, dedicated to uplifting everyone, everywhere by being the best way to pay and be paid.

At Visa, you'll have the opportunity to create impact at scale — tackling meaningful challenges, growing your skills and seeing your contributions impact lives around the world.

Join Visa and do work that matters – to you, to your community, and to the world. Progress starts with you.

Job Description

Visa requires at least 3 days in office, expectations of these days will be confirmed by your Hiring Manager.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• 5+ years of relevant work experience with a Bachelor’s Degree or at least 2 years of work experience with an Advanced degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) or 0 years of work experience with a PhD, OR 8+ years of relevant work experience.
• Expert in C#/.NET with strong full-stack development across modern web frameworks, APIs, and Azure cloud
• Deep experience designing scalable, resilient enterprise systems and distributed architectures
• Strong DevOps and CI/CD expertise, including containerization and release management
• Proficient in monitoring, logging, and maintaining high-quality, maintainable codebases
• Solid foundation in security, authentication, and secure development practices
• Effective collaborator with strong communication skills across global, agile teams

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong AI/ML and data engineering expertise, including model development and large-scale data processing
• Experience building and integrating Generative AI and conversational AI solutions (RAG, NLP) into enterprise systems
• Solid understanding of deep learning and neural network fundamentals
• Advanced skills in concurrency, error handling, and enterprise-scale system design
• Proficient in version control for both software and ML models, with a track record of embedding AI into distributed systems

U.S. Applicants Only

The estimated salary range for this position is $131,600.00 to $ 210,300.00 USD per year, which may include potential sales incentive payments (if applicable). Salary may vary depending on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition, this position may be eligible for bonus and equity.Visa has a comprehensive benefits package for which this position may be eligible that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness Program.

Work Hours

Varies upon the needs of the department.

Travel Requirements

This position requires travel 5-10% of the time.

Mental/Physical Requirements

This position will be performed in an office setting. The position will require the incumbent to sit and stand at a desk, communicate in person and by telephone, frequently operate standard office equipment, such as telephones and computers.

Visa is an EEO Employer

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protect veteran status. Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.