$217,900 – $349,000
Listed on Visa Inc.’s own careers site. You apply with them directly — we never stand between you and the employer.
What this role is
Lead the technology strategy and architecture for Visa's generative AI platform, designing scalable distributed systems and mentoring senior engineering teams. This role suits experienced software engineers with deep expertise in AI, cloud infrastructure, and payments technology who thrive in leadership positions driving innovation at enterprise scale.
Our summary, not Visa Inc.’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
Skills this role names
- Amazon Web Services (AWS)
- CI/CD
- Docker
- Generative AI
- gRPC
- Java
- Kubernetes
- Microservices
- Microsoft Azure
- MongoDB
- Node.js
- NoSQL
- Python
- React
- Redis
- SQL
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What they ask for
Required
- 12+ years of work experience with a Bachelor's degree, or 10+ years with an advanced degree, or 5+ years with a PhD
- 15+ years of software engineering experience architecting large-scale distributed systems
- Expertise in Java, Python, or GoLang with frameworks like Spring, Node.js, or React
- Experience with RESTful and gRPC APIs, microservices, and event-driven systems
- Proficiency with inference systems
- Experience leveraging Generative AI and Agentic AI to support productivity and innovation
- Strong understanding of API security, data encryption, and Hardware Security Modules
- Proficiency in SQL and NoSQL databases
- Hands-on experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP and DevOps practices
- Ability to lead and mentor engineering teams with excellent communication skills
Nice to have
- 15+ years with Bachelor's degree, 12+ with advanced degree, or 9+ with PhD
- Familiarity with compliance and regulatory requirements in the payments industry
- Passion for staying current with industry trends and emerging technologies