Staff Software Engineer, Crypto Program

Visa; Foster City (CA); On-site; USD 146,200 - 233,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Potential bonuses and equity

Paid Time Off

Wellness Program

Job summary

Visa is seeking a versatile Software Engineer to join their Technology Organization in Foster City, California. This role involves designing and developing powerful software solutions that impact a vast global customer base. As part of a multi-functional development team, you will be engaged in innovative payment technologies while continuously learning and contributing to complex projects.

The ideal candidate should possess strong programming skills, experience with backend applications, and knowledge of the Secure Software Development Life Cycle. A Bachelor's Degree and relevant experience are required, with a hybrid work model expected.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant work experience with a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent.
• Proven experience designing and developing backend applications for high performance.
• Strong proficiency in Java, Go, and C++.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop software that impacts 40% of the world.
• Collaborate with multi-functional teams to build software solutions.
• Contribute to product quality improvements and innovative technologies.

Skills

Java

C++

Backend development

Blockchain knowledge

Agile/Scrum methodologies

Test-driven development

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Advanced Degree

Tools

CI/CD tools

Kubernetes

Docker

Job description

Job Description

Visa's Technology Organization is a community of problem solvers and innovators reshaping the future of commerce. We operate the world's most sophisticated processing networks capable of handling more than 65k secure transactions a second across 80M merchants, 15k Financial Institutions, and billions of everyday people. While working with us you'll get to work on complex distributed systems and solve massive scale problems centered on new payment flows, business and data solutions, cyber security, and B2C platforms.

The Opportunity

We are looking for versatile, curious, and energetic Software Engineers who embrace solving complex challenges on a global scale. As a Visa Software Engineer, you will be an integral part of a multi-functional development team inventing, designing, building, and testing software products that reach a truly global customer base. While building components of powerful payment technology, you will get to see your efforts shaping the digital future of monetary transactions.

The Work itself

• 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 intended for a myriad of 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
• Opportunities to make a difference on a global or local scale through mentorship and continued learning opportunities

Essential Functions

• Demonstrates relevant technical working knowledge to understand requirements.
• Identifies and contributes to the development and solution strategies to team members that improve the design and functionality of interface features across one or more project features, under minimal guidance.
• Applies standard processes on the use of programming languages (e.g. HTML, C++, Java) to write code that fulfills website modification requests and technical requirements.
• Collaborates with others to support the piloting of new technology capabilities and features that enhance the user website experience across e-commerce products.
• Analyzes bugs for simple issues and applies debugging tools to verify assumptions.

Work Arrangement

This is a hybrid position. Expectation of days in the office will be confirmed by your Hiring Manager. 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 6 or more years of work experience with a Bachelors Degree or 4 or more years of relevant experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) or up to 3 years of relevant experience with a PhD
• Proven experience designing and developing backend applications for high performance, distributed systems.
• Proven expertise developing software within the Secure Software Development Life Cycle (SSDLC) model.
• Strong proficiency in object-oriented programming languages such as Java, Go, and C++.
• Solid understanding of blockchain technologies, DeFi protocols, consensus protocols and security schemes.
• Experience developing smart contracts for EVM-compatible blockchains, strong knowledge of ERC standards and EIPs for building scalable dApps.
• Experience with test-driven development (TDD), unit testing, and performance testing.
• Experience with CI/CD tools.
• Highly motivated and quick to learn new technologies to tackle complex challenges.
• Background in payments and financial services is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal, facilitation, and leadership abilities, with effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to present complex concepts clearly and succinctly.

The Skills You Bring

• Energy and Experience: A growth mindset that is curious and passionate about technologies and enjoys challenging projects on a global scale
• Challenge the Status Quo: Comfort in pushing the boundaries, 'hacking' beyond traditional solutions
• Language Expertise: Expertise in one or more general development languages (e.g., Java, C#, C++)
• Builder: Experience building and deploying modern services and web applications with quality and scalability
• Learner: Constant drive to learn new technologies such as Angular, React, Kubernetes, Docker, etc.
• Partnership: Experience collaborating with Product, Test, Dev-ops, and Agile/Scrum teams.

U.S. Applicants Only

Salary and Benefits

The estimated salary range for this position is $146,200.00 to $233,700.00 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.

EEO Statement

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected 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.