# Lead Research Scientist

Hiring organization: [Visa Inc.](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/visa-inc)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/b68cc2f7-16be-403f-994e-9e4c1e68081a

Listed on Visa Inc.'s own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Employment type: full time
- Seniority: Senior
- Location: US - Foster City, CA
- Salary: 215300 – 344600 USD per year

## Summary

This role leads Visa's quantum computing research agenda, focusing on applications to payments and finance. It suits researchers with advanced quantum computing expertise and a track record of published research who want to guide strategic technology development at a major payments company.

_Our summary, not Visa Inc.'s wording._

## Skills named

Qiskit, Quantum computing, Risk Analysis

## Required

- 5+ years relevant experience
- Ph.D. in computer science, computer engineering, mathematics, engineering, physics, or equivalent
- Research and publication track record
- Leadership and mentorship capability

## Nice to have

- 6+ years relevant experience
- 5+ years postdoctoral research in quantum computing or related domains
- Internationally recognized research record with high-impact publications and patents
- Proven leadership on large-scale multi-institution research programs
- Deep expertise in quantum solutions for financial applications
- Proficiency in Qiskit, Cirq, or equivalent platforms
- Hands-on experience deploying and validating algorithms on quantum hardware
- Demonstrated mentoring excellence across career stages

Apply on Visa Inc.'s site: https://visa.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Visa/job/US---Foster-City-CA/Lead-Research-Scientist_REF081854W