Software Engineer
Visa Foster City, United StatesSoftware Engineer
About Us
Visa is a world leader in payments technology, facilitating transactions between consumers, merchants, financial institutions and government entities across more than 200 countries and territories, dedicated to uplifting everyone, everywhere by being the best way to pay and be paid.
At Visa, you'll have the opportunity to create impact at scale - tackling meaningful challenges, growing your skills and seeing your contributions impact lives around the world.
Join Visa and do work that matters - to you, to your community, and to the world. Progress starts with you.
Visa will accept applications for this role until at least 09-01-2026
Job Description
Visa Cybersecurity VMP team is seeking a Software Engineer for a hands-on technical role focused on troubleshooting, coding, and automation using Generative AI (GenAI) tools, including Claude code. The ideal candidate is proficient in Python, Bash, or Go, and eager to apply classroom knowledge to solving real-world technical challenges in a collaborative team environment. The role offers exposure to administering containerized microservices in Kubernetes (K8s), with opportunities to learn from experienced engineers and work on cloud platforms.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in building, maintaining, and troubleshooting CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and GitHub Actions.
- Help develop and execute Chainsaw tests to ensure system reliability and robustness.
- Support deployment automation and configuration management using ArgoCD.
- Learn to set up and monitor logging and metrics using Prometheus, Splunk, and ClickHouse.
- Contribute to maintaining and querying search and analytics stacks with Opensearch/Elasticsearch.
- Use Generative AI tools-including Claude-to help troubleshoot and automate DevOps tasks.
- Adapt quickly to new tools, technologies, and requirements.
- Work collaboratively with engineers, participating in team projects and meetings.
All Visa roles require
digital fluency , including the ability to work with emerging technologies such as Generative AI tools (e.g. ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot) to support everyday work.
Visa requires at least 3 days in office, expectations of these days will be confirmed by your Hiring Manager.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, CIS/MIS, Cybersecurity, Business or a related field, graduating May 2026 - August 2027.
- Strong communications skills, specifically, the absence of repeated grammatical or typographical errors, clear and concise written and spoken communications that demonstrate professional judgment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Proficiency in at least one programming language or technology including, but not limited, to Java, C/C++, C#, .NET, python, Javascript, HTML
- Completed coursework or hands-on experience in Python, Bash, or Go for scripting and automation.
- Exposure to containerized microservices in Kubernetes environments (e.g., class projects, labs, internships).
- Demonstrated adaptability and willingness to learn new skills and technologies.
- Familiarity with some of the following (preferred but not required):
- Kubernetes (especially kind cluster)
- Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or ArgoCD
- Chainsaw, Prometheus, Splunk, ClickHouse
- Opensearch/Elasticsearch
- Experience with Write utilities / automation tools using Selenium, Java, REST, Python, Groovy, and more
- Familiarity with software testing principles
- Solid understanding of software engineering concepts and methodologies
- Document process, designs, test results, and analysis
- Lead root cause analysis and track defect resolution to completion
- Review and provide feedback on development code, test designs and test cases
- Hands-on experience with design and development tools like IntelliJ, VSCode, Postman, and Jupyter.
- Experience or knowledge in working with both RDBMS (preferably MySQL) and NoSQL databases (preferably Cassandra).
- Knowledge of Git for version control
- Strong ability to collaborate
- Highly driven, resourceful and results oriented
- Good team player and excellent interpersonal skills
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills
- Demonstrated ability to lead and navigate through ambiguity
U.S. APPLICANTS ONLY: The estimated salary for a new hire into this position is $124,800 USD 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 Authorization: Permanent Authorization to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment for this position. Visa will not sponsor applicants for work visas in connection with this position. Future sponsorship will not be considered.
This is a hybrid position: Expectation of days in office will be confirmed by your hiring manager.
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.
Visa is an EEO Employer
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protect 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. Visa_Talent_Portal
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