Staff Software Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Foster City (CA); Hybrid; USD 138,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking versatile Software Engineers to tackle complex challenges in digital transactions. In this hybrid role, you'll design scalable systems that serve a global customer base, leveraging cutting-edge technologies to enhance payment services. Your contributions will shape the future of commerce, as you collaborate with cross-functional teams and mentor others in a dynamic environment. If you have a passion for technology and problem-solving, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in a thriving industry.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in software engineering.
• Experience with Payment System SRE and automation is essential.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop systems impacting global populations.
• Collaborate to create software solutions and enhance user experience.

Skills

Java

C++

C#

HTML

Angular

React

Kubernetes

Docker

Python automation

Linux

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

8+ years of experience

Tools

Middleware technologies

Cloud platforms

Containerization

Monitoring tools

Automation tools

Job description

Job Description

Company Description

Visa is a world leader in payments and technology, with over 259 billion transactions annually across more than 200 countries. Our mission is to connect the world through a secure, reliable, and innovative payments network that enables individuals, businesses, and economies to thrive. Join us and experience Life at Visa.

Visa’s Technology Organization is a community of problem solvers and innovators working on the future of commerce. We manage the world’s most sophisticated processing networks, handling over 65,000 transactions per second across millions of merchants and financial institutions worldwide.

The Opportunity:

We seek versatile, curious, and energetic Software Engineers to solve complex, global challenges. As a Visa Software Engineer, you will develop software products for a global customer base, shaping the future of digital transactions.

The Work:

• Design and develop systems impacting 40% of the world’s population, setting standards for scalability, security, and reusability
• Collaborate across teams to create design artifacts and develop software solutions
• Contribute to product quality, service technology, and new business flows in agile teams
• Build robust, scalable products for diverse customers, including merchants and government solutions
• Leverage innovative technologies to develop Payment Services, Real-Time Payments, and Buy Now Pay Later solutions
• Mentor others and pursue continuous learning opportunities

Essential Functions:

• Apply technical knowledge to understand requirements
• Develop and contribute to design strategies and interface features
• Use programming languages (HTML, C++, Java) to fulfill technical requirements
• Support piloting of new technologies to enhance user experience
• Analyze bugs and verify fixes

The Skills You Bring:

• Growth mindset, curiosity, and passion for technology
• Ability to challenge the status quo and innovate
• Expertise in development languages (Java, C#, C++)
• Experience building scalable web applications
• Willingness to learn new technologies like Angular, React, Kubernetes, Docker
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams

This position is hybrid; in-office days will be confirmed by your manager. Visa does not provide relocation assistance.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications include 5+ years of relevant experience with a Bachelor’s Degree, or equivalent, or 8+ years of experience. Specific skills include experience with Payment System SRE, Python automation, Linux, networking, Java, and AI/LLM knowledge is a plus.

Core skills encompass middleware technologies, cloud platforms, containerization, monitoring, and automation tools. Growth in cloud architecture, AI/ML operations, observability, automation, and distributed systems is expected.

Ideal candidates are problem solvers who value automation, mentorship, and building reliable systems.

Additional Information

Work hours vary; travel is 5-10%. The role is office-based with standard physical requirements. Visa is an equal opportunity employer, considering qualified applicants regardless of background or criminal history, in accordance with applicable laws.

U.S. salary range: $138,500 - $200,700 annually, plus potential bonuses and benefits. Visa does not offer relocation assistance.