Foster City, California, United States Hybrid

Visa is hiring a Lead Software Engineer

Provide senior-level technical leadership in building and scaling digital platforms for benefit discovery and redemption. Combine deep engineering expertise with architectural ownership and cross-team leadership to deliver reliable, customer-focused solutions across web, mobile, and third-party integrations.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the end-to-end architecture, design, and implementation of benefit discovery and redemption systems across web, mobile, and partner-facing integrations.
  • Own the technical roadmap for scalable benefit catalogs, eligibility determination, redemption workflows, and fulfillment infrastructure.
  • Ensure all platforms meet rigorous standards for performance, reliability, security, and long-term maintainability.
  • Make architectural decisions that support rapid development while enabling sustainable platform growth.
  • Serve as a hands-on technical leader across key platform initiatives, contributing directly to code and system design.
  • Mentor and guide engineers across teams in a matrixed environment, establishing best practices in design, code quality, and delivery.
  • Break down complex projects into actionable tasks and ensure coordination and alignment across multiple engineering teams.
  • Champion best practices in system design, testing, observability, and technical documentation.
  • Lead integration efforts with benefit providers, merchants, and external technology partners.
  • Solve cross-system challenges involving identity, eligibility logic, redemption processes, reconciliation, and reporting.
  • Act as the primary technical escalation point for high-impact integrations with partners and customers.
  • Translate business, product, and regulatory requirements into scalable and secure technical solutions.
  • Define and refine engineering and integration standards in line with enterprise and fintech industry best practices.
  • Develop and enhance simulation, sandbox, and integration testing tools to speed up development and partner onboarding.
  • Ensure compliance with security, privacy, and operational standards across all systems.
  • Deliver against key platform metrics for reliability, performance, and user experience.
  • Advocate for customer needs within engineering, emphasizing clarity, simplicity, and intuitive design.
  • Incorporate feedback from customers, partners, and internal teams to drive continuous product improvements.
  • Collaborate closely with product, design, and support teams to align technical execution with user experience goals.

Requirements

  • Minimum of 10 years of relevant professional experience with a Bachelor’s degree.
  • Alternatively, at least 7 years of experience with an Advanced degree such as a Master’s, MBA, JD, or MD.
  • Alternatively, 4 years of experience with a PhD.
  • Alternatively, 13 or more years of relevant professional experience.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Clear and confident communication skills with both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Experience working with external partners and influencing teams without direct authority.
  • Self-motivated leader who excels in fast-moving, agile environments.
  • Passion for building exceptional, scalable customer experiences.

Nice to Have

  • 12 or more years of professional experience with a Bachelor’s degree.
  • 8 to 10 years of experience with an Advanced degree such as a Master’s, MBA, JD, or MD.
  • 6 or more years of experience with a PhD.
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 12+ years of professional software engineering experience, including substantial time in senior or lead roles.
  • Demonstrated success in designing and delivering large-scale, customer-facing digital platforms.
  • Extensive experience designing and using APIs and distributed systems, including REST, JSON, and OAuth.
  • Solid understanding of core web technologies such as HTTP, HTML, JavaScript, and CSS.
  • Hands-on experience with mobile platforms, SDKs, and integration testing tools like Appium.
  • Proficiency in modern programming languages and paradigms, with strong object-oriented design fundamentals.
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines, release management, and development tools such as JIRA, Jenkins, and Maven.
  • Domain expertise in payments, loyalty programs, benefits platforms, eCommerce, or fintech is highly valued.

Tech Stack

REST, JSON, OAuth, HTTP, HTML, JavaScript, CSS, Appium, JIRA, Jenkins, Maven

Benefits

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401(k)
  • FSA/HSA
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Wellness Program
  • Bonus
  • Equity

Compensation

192,300.00 to 307,600.00 USD per year, which may include potential sales incentive payments (if applicable). Equity: eligible for equity. eligible for bonus

Work Arrangement

hybrid — Expectation of days in office will be confirmed by your hiring manager.

Team

Team size: multiple teams; Structure: matrixed organization; Reports to: not specified

  • Uplifting everyone, everywhere by being the best way to pay and be paid
  • Create impact at scale
  • Tackle meaningful challenges
  • Grow your skills
  • See your contributions impact lives around the world
  • Do work that matters

Additional Information

  • 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 protected veteran status.
  • Visa will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.
  • Visa will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable local law, including the requirements of Article 49 of the San Francisco Police Code.
  • U.S. APPLICANTS ONLY: The estimated salary range for this position is 192,300.00 to 307,600.00 USD per year, which may include potential sales incentive payments (if applicable).

Not specified

Required Skills
RESTJsonOAuthHTMLJavaScriptCSSJiraJenkins
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Job Details
Department Software Development
Category backend
Posted 3 months ago