Global Head of macOS Platform Engineering

Visa; United States; Hybrid; USD 187,000 - 299,000; Full time

Job summary

Visa seeks a transformational leader to own the global macOS platform strategy, engineering, and operations. You will define a multi-year vision, guide a worldwide team of engineers, and ensure secure, scalable delivery with strong stakeholder collaboration.

The role emphasizes modernization of device management, zero-touch provisioning, and compliance-by-design, while optimizing total cost of ownership and delivering top-tier employee experience at scale.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of relevant work experience and a Bachelor's degree, OR 13+ years of relevant work experience.
• 12+ years of progressive experience in endpoint / client platform engineering with deep focus on macOS.
• 5+ years of people leadership experience managing senior engineers and distributed teams.
• Strong knowledge of Apple enterprise ecosystem, macOS internals, device management, and security frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Define and communicate a clear multi-year macOS platform vision and roadmap; translate strategy into executable quarterly outcomes and measurable KPIs.
• Lead, coach, and develop a global team of macOS engineers and platform specialists; build talent pipelines, succession plans, and meaningful career paths.
• Establish engineering standards, configuration baselines, and architectural patterns for macOS at enterprise scale; ensure designs are simple, supportable, and secure-by-default.
• Define and track platform KPIs, SLAs/SLOs, and experience metrics; use telemetry to identify patterns, prioritize improvements, and eliminate repeat issues.
• Partner with Cybersecurity and Risk teams to ensure macOS platforms meet Visa’s security, compliance, and regulatory requirements.
• Listen and learn from internal customers to understand pain points and prioritize platform investments that improve experience and productivity.

Skills

macOS platforms

People leadership

Strategic execution

Stakeholder influence

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering or equivalent

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Visa seeks a transformational leader to own the global macOS platform strategy, engineering, and operations. You will define a multi-year vision, guide a worldwide team of engineers, and ensure secure, scalable delivery with strong stakeholder collaboration.

The role emphasizes modernization of device management, zero-touch provisioning, and compliance-by-design, while optimizing total cost of ownership and delivering top-tier employee experience at scale.